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Altered Traits

Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body

Book • 2021

Richard J. Davidson

In 'Altered Traits,' Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson delve into the scientific research behind meditation, highlighting its ability to alter personality traits and benefit both mind and body.

The book distinguishes between 'altered states' of consciousness during meditation and 'altered traits,' which are lasting psychological changes.

It discusses various levels of meditation practice, from beginner to 'Olympic-level' meditators, and presents findings from over 6,000 scientific studies, focusing on those that meet high methodological standards.

The authors explain how meditation can reduce stress, improve emotional health, enhance focus, and even change brain pathways, leading to more equanimity and compassion.

Mentioned by

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Vishen Lakhiani

Richie Davidson

Mentioned in 23 episodes

Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

as a book on meditation.

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as an excellent book for those interested in neuroscience, meditation, default mode networks, etc.

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Recommended by

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for its explanation of state and trait changes in meditation.

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Mentioned by

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, referencing a study on the effects of meditation.

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Andrew Huberman

as a book exploring how meditation changes the mind, brain, and body.

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Mentioned by

Andrew Huberman

when discussing meditation and its effects on the brain.

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Mentioned by

William Green

as book he and Daniel Goleman wrote together about how meditation rewires you.

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Mentioned by

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as a book reviewing meditation research, highlighting the impact of meditation on calmness and focus.

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Mentioned by

Mark Hyman

in relation to the book 'Altered Traits'.

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Mentioned by

William Green

as a book exploring the scientific impact of meditation on the brain.

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Mentioned by

Mark Hyman

and

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as a book exploring how meditation changes the mind, brain, and body.

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Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a book explaining that meditation is about changing traits, not just states.

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Mentioned by

Vishen Lakhiani

when discussing altered states of consciousness and the four ways to achieve them.

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Mentioned by

William Green

in the context of optimizing brain health and function.

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Written by

Daniel Goleman

, exploring how meditation changes the brain.

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Mentioned by

Richie Davidson

, highlighting the focus on lasting trait changes through meditation.

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Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a book exploring meditation and its effects on the brain.

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Mentioned by

Peter Attia

as a book that explains the difference between altering a state and altering a trait in the context of drugs.

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Mentioned by

Richie Davidson

as his most recent book, exploring well-being.

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Recommended by

Mark Hyman

as a book exploring the effects of meditation on the brain.

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