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Ep373 - Russell Brand & Bob Roth | Transcendental Meditation's Impact

Aug 18, 2023
Russell Brand and Bob Roth discuss the benefits of Transcendental Meditation (TM), including its impact on personal lives, addiction recovery, and sense of belonging. They also explore addiction, destigmatization, and changing perceptions of meditation. The conversation delves into the socioeconomic barriers to accessing mental health services and the power to create positive change.
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Quick takeaways

  • Transcendental Meditation (TM) has greatly improved Russell Brand's life by fostering creativity, appreciating fatherhood, and aiding in recovery from addiction.
  • TM is an evidence-based technique that can positively impact brain functioning, reduce stress, and enhance creativity, well-being, and love.

Deep dives

TM improves lives and helps with addiction recovery

Transcendental Meditation (TM) has been instrumental in fostering creativity, appreciating fatherhood, and aiding in recovery from addiction. The practice has greatly improved the lives of comedian and author Rosal Brandt, who has been practicing TM for nearly 10 years. TM teacher Bob Roth, who taught Brandt to meditate, joins the discussion on the benefits of TM for stress relief and trauma recovery.

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