In this episode of the Mindspace podcast, Dr. Joe Flanders interviews Dr. Willoughby Britton, Professor of Psychiatry, and Dr. Jared Lindahl, Professor of Religious Studies, both at Brown University.

Joe and his guests discuss the emergence of contemplative neuroscience, Dr. Britton's critical stance on mindfulness research and the whole mindfulness movement, Jared's take on the importance of sensitivity to individual differences and cultural diversity in mindfulness and meditation, and finally they share their views on the potential adverse experiences that can occur while meditating.