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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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Depression: 5 Million Americans May Benefit From Psychedelic Therapy

December 27, 2024

"While our analysis is a crucial first step, we've only scratched the surface in understanding the true public health impact psilocybin therapy may... Learn More

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7 Simple Ways to Actually Reduce Inflammation in Your Body

December 27, 2024

Doctors and researchers, including Dr. Melissa Rosenkranz, share the everyday habits that make a difference. Learn More

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Abundant Life school shooting prompts calls for support, action

December 27, 2024

CHM experts Dr. Richard J. Davidson and Simon Goldberg remind us that we need to respond both with support and compassion for those most affected... Learn More

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Varela International Symposium: A Dialogue with Dr. Richard J. Davidson and Dr. John Dunne

December 27, 2024

Check out this recent dialogue with CHM experts Dr. Richard J. Davidson and Dr. John Dunne while they explore topics on meditation beyond... Learn More

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Unpacking Work–Life Balance

December 27, 2024

Simon Goldberg, Center for Healthy Minds core faculty member, and Matt Hirshberg, CHM research assistant professor, weigh in on some of the ways... Learn More

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Ultrasound Brain Stimulation Boosts Mindfulness

December 11, 2024

Study participants felt time distortion, fewer negative thoughts and greater detachment from feelings with a noninvasive ultrasound intervention.... Learn More

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Election results can feel like the end of the world if your candidate loses. You're not alone.

November 22, 2024

Dr. Richard J. Davidson weighs in on how dealing with post-election anxiety. Learn More

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Video: Neuroscientist Dr. Richard J. Davidson Answers Emotion Questions | WIRED

November 20, 2024

Neuroscientist and Psychologist Dr. Richard J. Davidson joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about our emotions. Are men truly... Learn More

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Research Shows Racism May Influence Infant Brain Development

November 14, 2024

CHM and HMI researchers publish new findings about the intergenerational impact of racism on the newborn brain. Learn More

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WORT FM: Dr. Richard Davidson – The Science of Meditation

November 14, 2024

Dr. Richard Davidson, a renowned expert in contemplative neuroscience and founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at UW-Madison, appeared on the... Learn More

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Mindfulness: A mental health revolution or just a trend with Dr. Simon Goldberg: Part 1

November 14, 2024

In this podcast episode, Core Faculty Member Simon Goldberg dives into mindfulness, meditation, mental health and more — exploring the topics of... Learn More

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Scientists Document Slowed Postmortem Decomposition Linked with Meditative State

November 12, 2024

A pioneering study into what occurs to the body after death is quietly unfolding in Tibetan monastic communities in India. A group of monastics,... Learn More >