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Wonder Cabinet podcast: Dekila Chungyalpa on the Sacred Feminine and the Living Earth

April 15, 2026

What if the Earth is sacred—and climate is a spiritual crisis? Loka Iniative Director Dekila Chungyalpa speaks on the feminine divine and faith-led... Learn More

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Did You Know? CHM Studies Use Specialized MRI Machine to Advance Brain Research

April 8, 2026

UW researchers, including experts from the Center for Healthy Minds, are conducting detailed brain imaging work using one of the first head-only,... Learn More >

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10% Happier with Dan Harris: The Neuroscience of Flourishing: Four Practices for Turning Stress and Anxiety Into Clarity and Calm

April 3, 2026

Most of us are trying to fix ourselves. According to Dr. Richie Davidson & Dr. Cortland Dahl, that's the wrong approach entirely. Listen to... Learn More

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NYT: 4 Ways to Flourish (in Good Times and Bad)

March 27, 2026

To flourish is to have a life that feels meaningful and rich, despite the challenges we’ll inevitably face. That's what Center for Healthy Minds... Learn More >

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Center for Healthy Minds Researchers Use AI and 7.5M Screenshots to Understand Suicide Risk

March 25, 2026

The latest findings in this first-of-its-kind study show nighttime smartphone behavior can be an indicator of suicidal thoughts. Learn More >

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UW–Madison study finds a workout before therapy boosts client–therapist relationship, client initiative

April 17, 2026

What if hitting the treadmill before meeting with your therapist could help make your therapy session more effective? 🏃‍♀️ Check out this new study... Learn More

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33 Voices: Flourishing as a Practice

March 26, 2026

“Flourishing is not a destination, but a practice.” A new podcast interview with Dr. Richie Davidson and Dr. Cortland Dahl helps illuminate what it... Learn More

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Tibetan Medicine for Meditators, with Tawni Tidwell

March 20, 2026

Dr. Tawni Tidwell, a biocultural anthropologist and Tibetan medicine doctor at the Center for Healthy Minds, discusses how Tibetan medicine... Learn More

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Huberman Lab Podcast: Science-Based Meditation Tools to Improve Your Brain & Health | Dr. Richard Davidson

March 20, 2026

Can you meditate for just 5 minutes a day for 30 days? Tune into the latest episode of Huberman Lab podcast, hosted by scientist Dr. Andrew... Learn More

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Virtual Course Equips Educators with ‘Transformative’ Roadmap to Teaching ‘Human Flourishing’

March 3, 2026

The Art and Science of Human Flourishing: Essentials for Educators course expands on the science-backed curriculum and learnings of the Art and... Learn More >

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PBS WI: How to Talk about Suicide by Dr. Brooke Ammerman

February 27, 2026

Brooke Ammerman, CHM affiliated faculty, addresses common misconceptions and how to recognize warning signs of suicide. She also explores... Learn More

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Richard J. Davidson featured on The One-Off Podcast

February 27, 2026

In this episode of The One-Off Podcast with host John Urban, Dr. Richard J. Davidson talks about why meditation doesn’t have to be complicated to... Learn More

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Beyond the Data: Get to Know CHM Scientists Ross Jacobucci and Brooke Ammerman

February 24, 2026

Center for Heathy Minds had a chance to speak with CHM experts Dr. Brooke Ammerman and Dr. Ross Jacobucci to get to know them better and learn... Learn More >

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A Dharma Chat with Prof. John Dunne

February 23, 2026

In this podcast episode of Wisdom Dharma Chats, Center for Healthy Minds Core Faculty member and Buddhist Scholar Dr. John Dunne and host Daniel... Learn More

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L&S Magazine: The Road to Discovery

February 23, 2026

In this issue of L&S Magazine, CHM is honored to be mentioned among all the incredible discoveries over the years at UW-Madison! Learn More

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Dharma Lab: Meditation Apps - The Impacts on Brain Health to Gut Health

February 23, 2026

Did you know that meditating for even just five minutes a day can affect your mental and physical wellbeing? In this episode of the Dharma Lab... Learn More

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12 evidence-backed tips for reducing inflammation

February 23, 2026

Psychological stress is now recognized as a major trigger of inflammation. Center for Healthy Minds Founder/Director Dr. Richie Davidson weighs in... Learn More