In this episode, Wendy speaks with clinical psychologist and contemplative researcher Sona Dimidjian. Sona's career has focused on using contemplative practices to improve mental health, with a focus on systems of inequality. Their conversation covers many topics, including:
- her path to contemplative practice and research;
- using collaborative teams in science to reduce bias;
- how she applies mindfulness to help with postpartum depression;
- working with young women around stereotypes about appearance;
- embodied practices delivered through peer instruction;
- community-engaged participatory research, working "with" and not "for";
- creating digital platforms for more equitable dissemination of contemplative programs;
- and how she brings a lens of anti-racism to her research and teaching.
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