How Meditation Rewires Your Brain and Reduces...

The number on your scale tells you almost nothing about your actual health. You can lose weight while becoming less healthy—or stay the same weight while dramatically improving your metabolism, reducing your risk of disease, and adding years to your life. In today's episode, I di ...  Show more

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death worldwide. Yet many people assume it only happens to those who are older, out of shape, or obviously unhealthy. In this episode, I sit down with cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Jeremy London, whose own heart attack challenged many of t ...  Show more

When we meditate, the brain physically begins to change. Learn how meditation rewires the brain, leaving us happier, healthier, and more compassionate. Want more Andy? Try Headspace today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ...  Show more

Meditation: an ancient practice with brain health benefits proven by modern science.

Whether you're focusing on your breathing to quieten peripheral distractions or using mindfulness to rebalance your emotional reactivity to everyday stresses, practi ...

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

In this episode, I discuss the biological mechanisms of the state changes that occur during different types of meditation and describe how to develop the meditation practice optimal for you. I explain key meditation principles, such as using specific breathwork patterns and adjus ...  Show more