Richard J. Davidson
Leading neuroscientist and founder of the Center for Healthy Minds. Collaborates with the Dalai Lama on research into meditation's effects on the brain.
Best podcasts with Richard J. Davidson
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Dec 28, 2017 • 1h 26min
#111 - The Science of Meditation
Sam Harris speaks with Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson about the stigma and history of meditation, the collaboration between Buddhism and western science, the difference between altered states and traits, the relationship between mindfulness and flow, the connection between pain and suffering, and the significance of gamma oscillations in long-term meditation practitioners.
Aug 30, 2025 • 52min
Island of Knowledge: Human Flourishing
Join Richard Davidson, a neuroscience pioneer in meditation and well-being, alongside Palestinian singer and neuroscientist Dalal Abu Amneh, and psychologist Diana Fosha, the creator of Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy. They delve into how mindfulness can boost city-wide happiness, explore music's transformative role in healing and societal connection, and emphasize the importance of emotional connection in therapy. Discover how small changes in daily practices can enhance human flourishing and restore joy amidst life's challenges.
