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Mind Over Matter with Dan Harris and Heather Berlin

May 3, 2022

Dan Harris, a former ABC News correspondent and meditation advocate, teams up with neuroscientist Heather Berlin from the Icahn School of Medicine. They dive into the science of meditation, highlighting its impact on mental health and personal growth. The conversation touches on the transformation through meditation, its psychological benefits, and how it fosters emotional regulation. They also explore the intersection of mindfulness with neuroscience, revealing how meditation can alter brain structure and enhance cognitive functions. A fascinating look at navigating consciousness!

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Heather Berlin

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Neural Implants to Control Your Behaviour

02:01

The Monkey Mind

01:54

Is There a Pill Cheaper Than Therapy?

02:00

What's Meditation?

01:58

Intro

2min

From Panic to Peace: A Journalist's Journey

15min

The Journey of Meditation: From Skepticism to Self-Discovery

13min

Connecting Personal Growth to Collective Improvement

2min

Mindfulness Meets Neuroscience

11min

Exploring Brain Dynamics and Neural Control

3min

Meditation's Transformative Effects on the Brain

5min

Navigating Grief and Emotional Authenticity

5min

The Interplay of Pain, Empathy, and Cognitive Control

3min

What is the science behind meditation? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Marcia Belsky discuss mental health, meditation, and the theory of consciousness with former news anchor, Dan Harris and neuroscientist Heather Berlin, PhD.

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