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Does mindfulness practice improve your physical, social, and mental well-being? To what extent can your mind shape your brain? What does the latest research have to say about meditation and other awareness practices? Now on The Mindful Brain, Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, a pioneer of the emerging field...

One of the most complicated and advanced computers on Earth can't be purchased in any store. This astonishing device, responsible for storing and retrieving vast quantities of information that can be accessed at a moment's notice, is the human brain. How does such a dynamic and powerful machine make memories, learn a language, and remember how to drive a car? What habits can we adopt in order to learn more effectively throughout our lives? The answers to these questions are merely the tip of the iceberg in The Learning Brain.

Professor Allison Friederichs will walk you through six lessons that can help you better know your own mind, and thus understand and transform your own methods of communication. You will learn how your brain acquires, processes, and retains information. You can then take that knowledge and apply it whenever you need to convey something to others, with the best possible results. While you may not have any control over how other people communicate, developing your own methods of connection and conversation can have a positive impact on both your personal and professional life.

Dr Joanna McMillan cuts through the nonsense, bust the myths and misconceptions and translates the extraordinary emerging science the gut-brain link, that explains just how your food choices impact your health and happiness. Each episode explains the everyday science, but also tells you exactly what you should be eating to improve your brain performance.

A no-judgment, simple-to-follow step-by-step parenting guide to help you manage your emotions, meet your child’s needs with empathy, and create a calmer home—without ever resorting to threats or punishment Every parent has had that painful moment they realize there must be a better way to...

Hi, I’m Anastasia — founder of Anaya Yoga, mother of two (ages 3 and 7), and a woman who realized it was time to take responsibility for her own happiness and health. Not by waiting for a partner, parents, or society to make things easier, but by shifting my mindset, softening expectations, and choosing practices that truly nourish me.This podcast is for mothers who give until there’s nothing left, hold themselves to impossible standards, and feel the pressure to keep it all together with a smile. If you’ve ever tried to “earn” your rest, silence your needs, or carry everyone else...

Reasons to Be Mindful is a 15ish minute podcast by Right Brain Liaisons sharing practical tips and inspiration on the many different ways everyday people practice mindfulness and meditation for an easier and more enjoyable life. Learn from people of all walks of life who integrate mindful skills, awareness and practices into daily life to better manage the unavoidable challenges of being human. Produced by Jen Hill during covid-lockdown-2020, with love and gratitude for living on Kaurna land.

For those suffering chronic pain—even after years of surgery, rehabilitation and medication—only one question matters: how do I find lasting relief? Drs. Levine and Philips offer several distinct mindfulness techniques for reconnecting with the body and allowing fear, frustration, and...

The Buddha Meets Neurobiology in the Science of Heightened Awareness Mindful awareness creates scientifically recognized enhancements in our mental functions and interpersonal relationships. But how can we integrate this information into our personal or professional lives? In the Mindfulness and...

'The world can feel a hard place at times, who hasn't asked themselves 'Is it me?' How wonderfully reassuring to have Dr Alex ask those same questions with his trademark warmth and honesty. A must read for everyone trying their best at life.' DR JULIE SMITH 'This is the story of all of the ways...

“If diets worked, we'd all be thin by now. Instead, we have enlisted hundreds of millions of people into a war we can't win." What’s the secret to losing weight? If you’re like most of us, you’ve tried cutting calories, sipping weird smoothies, avoiding fats, and swapping out sugar...

Slow down, calm down, and come together with this complete guide to meditation for the whole family—featuring targeted practices for parents, teens, and kids of all ages. As a certified yoga teacher, meditation teacher, and host of the chart-topping podcast Mindful in Minutes, Kelly Smith is...

What is really happening in your brain when you use your phone, and how to harness it. Humans are often fearful of the day the world will be ruled by machines, but have they not already taken over? The average person spends 4-5 hours a day on their phone, about a third of the time they are awake...