Aug 21

#814 Stoic Empathy - Shermin Kruse

Shermin Kruse is an author, law professor, and speaker. Born during the Iranian Revolution, she talks about her immigrant journey and her professional work on power, stoicism, morality, and empathy. Look for her book Stoic Empathy: The Road Map to a Life of Influence, Self-Leader ... Show More

1h 33m

Aug 14

#813 Racial & Generational Trauma - Ashley McGirt-Adair

Ashley McGirt Adair is a psychotherapist, author, and speaker specializing in racial trauma, crisis response, and racial equity. She speaks on generational trauma and its roots in slavery, as well as the cultural dynamics that shape how Black communities engage with therapy. She ... Show More

1h 16m

Aug 7

#812 Shame & Leading Double Lives - Krissy Johnson

Krissy Johnson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and devoted MIHH listener. She opens up about escaping a manipulative relationship, shedding her secrecy and shame, and what led her to become a therapist. More about Krissy:www.inthelifetherapy.comIG handle: @inth ... Show More

2h 31m

Oct 2021

#80: The Power of Focus - Amishi Jha, PhD

Dr. Amishi Jha is a neuroscientist and professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She's the Director and Co-Founder of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative. Dr. Jha leads research on the neural basis of attention and the effects ... Show More

49m 59s

Mar 2022

Dr. Amishi Jha on Peak Mind and Attention Training

Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. She serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California–Davis and ... Show More

53m 40s

Oct 2021

How To Master A Peak Mindset, Find Your Focus & Own Your Attention w/Dr. Amishi Jha EP 1178

Today’s guest is Dr. Amishi Jha. She’s a professor of psychology at the University of Miami and serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, which she co-founded in 2010. She received her Ph.D. from the University o ... Show More

1h 30m

Sep 2024

How to Find Focus and Master Attention with Dr. Amishi Jha

In this episode, Dr. Amishi Jha discusses how to find focus and master attention. She explores the concept of a peak mind, emphasizing the balance between action and reflection and also highlights the different modes of attention. The conversation also delves into practical strat ... Show More

55m 39s

Dec 2023

The Science of Training Your Attention | Dr. Amishi Jha

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- How to stay focused, fight distraction, and function at your peak. <a href="https://amishi.com/" rel="noopener ... Show More

1h 11m

Oct 2021

The Science of Training Your Attention | Dr. Amishi Jha

Distraction is one of the top complaints of meditators -- and of pretty much every human being, in this era that has been dubbed the "info blitzkrieg." In this episode, we'll hear from Dr. Amishi Jha, who has spent years studying the impact of meditation on people who work in ... Show More

1h 12m

Feb 2022

566: Ways to Pay Attention Better, with Amishi Jha

Amishi Jha: Peak Mind Amishi Jha is Director of Contemplative Neuroscience and Professor of Psychology at the University of Miami. With grants from the Department of Defense and several private foundations, she leads research on the neural bases of attention and the effects of mi ... Show More

38m 56s

Mar 2022

Brené with Dr. Amishi Jha on Finding Focus and Owning Your Attention

I want you to pay attention and direct your flashlight right on this podcast — you’ll understand what that means after you listen to this episode. I’m talking to Dr. Amishi Jha, a neuroscientist and the author of the bestseller Peak Mind, about attention, focus, concentration, an ... Show More

1h 16m

Jan 2022

Neuroscientist Shows You How to ESCAPE the Cycle of STRESS & Anxiety | Amishi Jha on Women of Impact

Attention and focus may be at the top of every employer’s list and every woman’s dating requirements. We live in a society that highly values attention and praises anyone who can focus long enough to accomplish the seemingly impossible. Yet, many of us continue to struggle with b ... Show More

1h 1m

#562 Attention - Dr Amishi Jha