
Ron Siegel
Part-time assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School and board member at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. Author of "The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary".
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Jul 5, 2024 • 1h 4min
Ep461 - Dr. Ron Siegel | The Science of Mindfulness
Dr. Ron Siegel discusses the tailored applications of mindfulness in managing mental health challenges. He addresses the negativity bias, emotional avoidance, non-judgment, and the power of resilience through mindfulness practices. The talk explores the impact of mindfulness on anxiety, depression, and overall well-being.

Mar 16, 2022 • 60min
The Joys of Insignificance | Ron Siegel
In this insightful discussion, Ron Siegel, a Harvard Medical School psychology professor and mindfulness expert, shares his wisdom on the pressures of self-evaluation and societal expectations. He argues that embracing our insignificance can be liberating and offers strategies like mindfulness and self-compassion to combat self-criticism. The impact of evolutionary roots on our self-perception is explored, along with the importance of genuine connections over self-preoccupation. Siegel encourages listeners to find meaning beyond fleeting pleasures and to redefine true success aligned with personal values.