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Dec 2022
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Meditation, Depression and The Brain

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In this freeform episode Kelly dives into the science behind depression and how it impacts your brain, and how meditation can help to reverse these neurological changes and support you during depression, and finishes with her own personal tips for navigating depression.


If you, or someone you know is struggling with depression here is a list of resources.


Studies that were referenced in this episode are linked below

Sara Lazar on how meditation changes the brain

How meditation helps with depression (Harvard Health)

Physical effects of depression on the brain


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