In this episode, Wendy speaks with cognitive and contemplative neuroscientist Amishi Jha about using mindfulness to train attention, and its usefulness particularly in high-stress situations. They cover many topics, including:
- her own experience of high stress and how that brought her to contemplative practice;
- her research on how mindfulness can train attention and working memory;
- the relationship between attention and stress;
- bringing mindfulness to military populations;
- the pros and cons of a wandering mind;
- mindfulness during COVID;
- the state of contemplative science, and current issues around gender and racial diversity.
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