FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training
#33: Can Meditation Be Harmful? - Willoughby Britton, PhD
#33: Can Meditation Be Harmful? - Willoughby Britton, PhD
#33: Can Meditation Be Harmful? - Willoughby Britton, PhD
Tuesday 11th February 2020
Uncover the hidden risks of meditation with Dr. Willoughby Britton. Learn about the need for personalized mental fitness approaches.
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Get the buttons here!The Hidden Dangers of Meditation: Insights from Dr. Willoughby Britton
Our assumptions coming from a kind of health orientation or psychological treatment orientation towards meditation are often wrong.
When you think of meditation, you probably imagine peace, relaxation, and a way to escape the stresses of everyday life. But what if meditation could also have a darker side? In this eye-opening episode of The FitMind Podcast, host Liam McClintock sits down with Dr. Willoughby Britton, a neuroscientist from Brown University, to discuss her groundbreaking research on the potential risks associated with mindfulness practices. Dr.
Britton, who directs Brown's Clinical and Affective Neuroscience Laboratory, has found that while meditation can offer numerous benefits, it can also lead to adverse effects for some individuals. Particularly for those with a history of trauma, certain meditation techniques might do more harm than good. Through her work at Cheetah House, a non-profit supporting meditators in distress, Dr. Britton sheds light on the importance of personalized approaches to mental fitness.
She emphasizes that meditation is not a one-size-fits-all solution and highlights the need for tailored resources and disclaimers in meditation programs. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the complexities of mental health and mindfulness. It challenges common assumptions and encourages a more nuanced understanding of meditation's impact on our well-being.