Meditation practices date back thousands of years and are a part of nearly every major religion. But it’s only in the past couple of decades that researchers have begun to use the tools of modern science to explore what is happening in the brain when people meditate and how meditation might benefit our mind and body. Richard Davidson, PhD, director of the Ce ... Show More
Oct 8
Dyslexia myths, misconceptions and facts, with Tim Odegard, PhD
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, yet it’s still widely misunderstood. Tim Odegard, PhD, talks about how dyslexia is diagnosed and defined; his own experience growing up with dyslexia; how kids at risk can be identified early; what interventions work best; ... Show More
39m 5s
Oct 1
Lefties, righties and mixed-handers: The psychology of brain asymmetry, with Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD
Left-handers make up about 10.6 percent of the world’s population. Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD, talks about why handedness and other brain asymmetries exist; the genetic and environmental factors that influence handedness; whether there’s any truth to the stereotype that lefties ar ... Show More
36m 46s
Sep 24
Teens, AI and the science of risky decisions, with Valerie Reyna, PhD
You might think the best way to make decisions is to know all the facts. But psychologists’ research suggests that getting the “gist” – the core meaning behind the facts – is more important than focusing on every last detail. Valerie Reyna, PhD, talks about why gist matters; how ... Show More
34m 33s
Jan 2016
004 - Meditation, Wellness, and Your Brain
In this episode, we talk about meditation, wellness, and how it can actually change the physical characteristics of your brain. Sit back and go to your happy place because you are now listening to Tiny Leaps, Big Changes. You will hear: - What meditation can do for the gray matte ... Show More
9m 21s
Nov 2023
Compassion Meditation, Day 7 Scientific Healing Methods Meditations
Cultivate a deep sense of compassion and self-love in this guided meditation, creating a healing space for your mind, body, and soul. This week, we launch into a series designed to help you heal from within using scientific healing methods. You're guided using meditation techniqu ... Show More
12m 47s
Nov 2023
Mind-Body Harmony, Day 5 Scientific Healing Methods Meditations
Engage in a guided meditation intertwining affirmations with mindful practices, cultivating a harmonious balance between your mind, body, and soul. This week, we launch into a series designed to help you heal from within using scientific healing methods. You're guided using medit ... Show More
12m 30s
Nov 2023
Mindfully Focused, Day 6 Scientific Healing Methods Meditations
Be guided in a meditation where each moment of reflection becomes a step towards healing, gratitude, and a renewed sense of purpose. This week, we launch into a series designed to help you heal from within using scientific healing methods. You're guided using meditation technique ... Show More
12m 47s
Nov 2023
Healing Affirmation, Day 2 Scientific Healing Methods Meditations
Center your meditation on the heart space, allowing its gentle rhythm to lead you towards emotional healing, physical well-being, and spiritual connection. This week, we launch into a series designed to help you heal from within. You're guided using meditation techniques to heal ... Show More
8m 6s
Oct 2015
Michael Taft: Meditation and Mindfulness for Geeks
This week we talk to Michael Taft about better mediation Michael W. Taft is an author, editor, meditation teacher, and neuroscience junkie. He is currently a meditation coach specializing in secular, science-based meditation training in corporate settings and one-on-one sessions. ... Show More
42m 14s