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Oct 2021
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#562 Attention - Dr Amishi Jha

PAUL GILMARTIN
About this episode

Dr. Amishi Jha is the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative where she studies mindfulness and attention. She shares insights and tips based on her lab research. Check out her new book Peak Mind.


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https://amishi.com

 

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