Hidden Brain

Seeking Serenity: Part 1

<p>In graduate school, neuroscientist Richard Davidson learned to use scientific tools as a way to examine the brain. At the same time, he also started studying under master meditators — who deeply contemplated their internal and external lives. This week, two ways of understanding the mind.</p><p>Make sure to listen to our Success 2.0 episodes: <a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/success-2-0-taking-the-leap/" target="_blank">Taking the Leap</a>, <a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/success-2-0-getting-what-you-want/" target="_blank">Getting What You Want</a>, and <a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/success-2-0-getting-to-the-top-and-staying-there/">Getting to the Top and Staying There</a>. And if you like Hidden Brain and want more of it, please join our new podcast subscription, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?ign-itscg=30200S&amp;ign-itsct=hiddenbrain_podcasts">Hidden Brain+</a>! </p>

Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’re not alone. On Hidden Brain, we help you understand your own mind — and the minds of the people around you. (We're routinely rated the #1 science podcast in the United States.) Hosted by veteran science journalist Shankar Vedantam.