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Dekila Chungyalpa Wonder Cabinet podcast

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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Dalai Lama and Center Founder Richard Davidson share message of hope, determination, and “education of the mind”

June 2, 2020

Humanity has an opportunity to transform negative emotions like fear and anxiety into determination and compassion for others, according to His... Learn More >

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These Different Forms Of Meditation Take Both Fresh & Traditional Approaches On An Ancient Practice

May 27, 2020

Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson shares tips for developing a meditation habit, and suggests that the best form of meditation is... Learn More

Business Insider India

7 benefits of meditation, and how it can affect your brain

May 19, 2020

Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson shares tips for incorporating meditation into your life, and the research that explains how regular... Learn More

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How to Maintain Motivation in a Pandemic

May 19, 2020

Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson shares insights from research that shows altruistic behavior can enhance feelings of well-being. Learn More

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Unique position as Badgers' director of meditation training offers Chad McGehee chance to explore mental performance

May 15, 2020

Chad McGehee, former Program Manager with Healthy Minds Innovations, joined UW Athletics in a new position focused on exploring mental performance... Learn More

Present Moment Mindfulness Podcast

Mindfulness for Preservice Teacher Education

May 8, 2020

Postdoctoral Research Associate Matt Hirshberg talks about how mindfulness can help preservice teachers improve classroom skills. Learn More

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Center for Healthy Minds Launches New Mental Health Research in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

May 6, 2020

 The Center for Healthy Minds is launching new studies to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic affects mental health and whether certain... Learn More >

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Healthy Minds Innovations calms an anxious world with live YouTube meditations

May 6, 2020

Healthy Minds Innovations offers a live meditation every weekday during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sessions start at various hours to ensure... Learn More >

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Healthy Minds Innovations calms an anxious world with live YouTube meditations

May 5, 2020

Healthy Minds Innovations has been offering live guided meditations each weekday to help people feel more calm and become more resilient during... Learn More

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Are we morally obligated to meditate?

April 21, 2020

Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson shares insights from research on how developing the skill of compassion can help us be happier while... Learn More

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It's OK to slow down: Why you don't have to optimize your coronavirus quarantine

April 17, 2020

Center Founder and Director Richard Davidson shares advice for practicing appreciation and self-compassion during the COVID-19 pandemic Learn More

Market Watch

When stress hits you like a slap in the face, how do you respond?

April 8, 2020

Center founder and director Richard Davidson suggests leaving visual cues as reminders to practice mindfulness, even when you're under extreme stress Learn More