Dr. Steven Laureys - Your Brain on Meditation: A Neurologist's Perspective.

World-leading Neurologist and best-selling author, Dr. Stephen Laureys is our guest. His latest book is called the No Nonsense Meditation Book— a Scientists Guide to the Power of Meditation. He shares the data and evidence on how meditation impacts our brains. He says that it’s a ‘free source’ of reduced stress, sharpened attention, better sleep, and a more contented mind. He’s been known to prescribe medication and meditation to his patients and, often, just meditation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices