In this episode, Dr. Amishi Jha discusses how to find focus and master attention. She explores the concept of a peak mind, emphasizing the balance between action and reflection and also highlights the different modes of attention. The conversation also delves into practical strategies for improving attention and cognitive function that emphasize the impact o ... Show More
Oct 30
How to Discover Yourself, One Decision at a Time | Sara Kuburic
In this episode, Dr. Sara Kuburic discusses how to discover yourself, one decision at a time. Questions like: Who are you beyond your job, your relationships, and the roles you fill? Drawing from her book, It’s on Me: Accept Hard Truths, Discover Yourself, and Change Your Life, S ... Show More
1 h
Oct 27
Why Doing More Is Keeping You Stuck and What to Do Instead | David Epstein
In this episode, David Epstein explores why doing more can leave us overwhelmed, and how the right constraints can help us focus and make meaningful progress. Drawing on his book, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, David shares why unlimited freedom can be surprising ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2022
Brené with Dr. Amishi Jha on Finding Focus and Owning Your Attention
I want you to pay attention and direct your flashlight right on this podcast — you’ll understand what that means after you listen to this episode. I’m talking to Dr. Amishi Jha, a neuroscientist and the author of the bestseller Peak Mind, about attention, focus, concentration, an ... Show More
1h 16m
Oct 2021
The Science of Training Your Attention | Dr. Amishi Jha
<p>Distraction is one of the top complaints of meditators -- and of pretty much every human being, in this era that has been dubbed the "info blitzkrieg." In this episode, we'll hear from Dr. Amishi Jha, who has spent years studying the impact of meditation on people who work in ... Show More
1h 12m
Oct 2021
Dr. Amishi Jha | Turbocharge Your Focus by Using This Simple 12 Minute Mindfulness Practice
In today’s episode, we cover focus and attention with Dr. Amishi Jha. Dr. Amishi Jha received her Ph.D. from the University of California–Davis, is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami, and is the Cofounder and Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfu ... Show More
1h 3m
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>How to stay focused, fight distraction, and function at your peak.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://amishi.com/" rel="noopener ... Show More
