

Fadel Zeidan – Mindfulness and Pain
14 snips May 18, 2023
Neuroscientist and pain researcher Fadel Zeidan discusses mindfulness and its effects on physical pain relief. He explores topics such as bringing mindfulness to special education, understanding the brain during pain, using 'fake meditation' in research, the role of our natural opiate system, studying psychedelics for pain, and compassion meditation. He also delves into the opioid crisis and the role of contemplation in society.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Contemplative Practice and Self-Identity
02:54 • 3min
Personal Journey to Mindfulness and its Impact on Well-being
05:36 • 21min
The Role of Endogenous Opioid System in Placebo Pain Relief
26:28 • 16min
The Role of the Thalamus in Pain Relief and Its Potential Application to Other Conditions
42:04 • 2min
The Relationship Between Meditation and Pain Relief
43:51 • 8min
Exploring the Interconnectedness of Pain, Self-Identity, and Societal Influence
51:35 • 5min