Hidden Brain

Seeking Serenity: Part 2

<p>In the second part of our series on the science of meditation, <a href="https://psych.wisc.edu/staff/davidson-richard/" target="_blank">Richard Davidson</a> continues his endeavor to unite seemingly opposite ways of understanding the mind. Plus, he shares the latest research on mindfulness, and the unexpected ways it can benefit us.</p><p>Missed the first episode in our series on meditation? You can find it here: <a href="https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/seeking-serenity-part-1/" target="_blank">Seeking Serenity: Part 1</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>

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