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Episode #48 A Journey into Mindfulness with Shauna Shapiro, PhD
Feb 27, 2024
Shauna Shapiro, PhD, discusses mindfulness and its impact on well-being. Topics include managing emotions, fostering relationships, reducing stress, and enhancing life quality. Dr. Shapiro offers a guided meditation. Key chapters cover attention, intention, attitude, rumination, evolutionary perspectives, intentions in meditation, and vagus nerve stimulation in mindfulness practice.
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- Mindfulness involves intention, attention, and attitude for present moment awareness and values alignment.
- Rumination can be positive for problem-solving but harmful if self-judgment and toxic shame arise.
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Understanding Mindfulness: Intention, Attention, and Attitude
Mindfulness expert Dr. Shauna Shapiro emphasizes the essence of mindfulness encompassing intention, attention, and attitude. She elucidates how these elements combine to foster present moment awareness and alignment with personal values. Dr. Shapiro underscores the significance of cultivating a kind and curious attitude during mindfulness practices to counteract judgment and self-criticism.
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