Nicholas Van Dam

Jess Heughan, a meditation trainer and authorized Dharma teacher, shares her spiritual journey of feeling like a 'spiritual orphan' and how mindfulness helps regain control over attention. Nicholas Van Dam, a psychologist and director of the Contemplative Studies Centre, discusses the commodification of attention in the digital age and the risks that come with meditation practices. They explore the emotional benefits of mindfulness and emphasize the need for ethical considerations in mindfulness practices to avoid harmful outcomes.