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
Apr 15
Tip or skip? What drives our tipping behavior, with Michael Lynn, PhD
Tipping has long been a part of service culture in the U.S., but in the last few years, the number of places where we're asked to tip has multiplied. Social psychologist and tipping researcher Michael Lynn, PhD, discusses “tip creep” and how digital payment screens are reshaping ... Show More
26m 22s
Apr 8
The psychology of spending, debt and budgeting, with Abigail Sussman, PhD
Buy now, pay later plans have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, adding yet another variable to consider when making spending decisions. Abigail Sussman, PhD, discusses the psychological biases that influence how we spend, budget and borrow, including why splitting paymen ... Show More
34m 14s
Apr 1
Why babies laugh, with Gina Mireault, PhD
Before babies have the words to tell us what they're thinking, they can laugh. Developmental psychologist Gina Mireault, PhD, explains how she sets up a “baby comedy club” in her lab; what babies find funny and why; when babies start trying to make other people laugh; and what st ... Show More
29m 21s
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
48m 46s