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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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If you’re biting your nails over the election, use these expert tips to reduce stress | CNN

October 28, 2024

“We are in a generally heightened state of stress caused by events around the world,” said neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson, founder and... Learn More

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Video: Dr. Melissa Rosenkranz: Understanding the Relationship Between Asthma and Dementia

October 9, 2024

Dr. Melissa Rosenkranz discusses her research on the link between asthma and dementia, specifically focusing on the impact of chronic, systemic... Learn More

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In election year, climate faith leaders urge voters to make environment a priority

October 2, 2024

Dekila Chungyalpa, founder and director of the Loka Initiative at the University of Wisconsin, has spent more than two decades creating... Learn More

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Center for Healthy Minds Celebrates 15th Anniversary at The World We Make 2024

September 14, 2024

The Center for Healthy Minds will celebrate 15 years at its free, public, annual event The World We Make 2024, on September 26, both in-person at... Learn More >

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My Week at the Buzzy Meditation Retreat That Promises Bliss on Demand

August 19, 2024

The latest meditation start-up to come out of Silicon Valley is attempting to bring the benefits of jhanas, an ancient Buddhist practice, into the... Learn More

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5 Podcast Episodes That'll Make You Want to Learn More From These Center for Healthy Minds Experts

July 30, 2024

Listen now! CHM Experts Discuss AI in Meditation and More in These 2024 Podcast Episodes Learn More >

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UW–Madison Staff Recognition Award Winner is an ‘Unsung Hero’ at Center for Healthy Minds

July 18, 2024

Brendon Panke, operations and community resource coordinator at CHM, builds community at CHM. Learn More >

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How to Meditate Without a Formal Routine

July 15, 2024

Want to start or continue meditating but can't find the time? Try an informal meditation practice! Our latest article for Psychology Today provides... Learn More

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Advanced Meditation Alters Consciousness and Our Basic Sense of Self

July 15, 2024

An emerging science of advanced meditation could transform mental health and our understanding of consciousness Learn More

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Brain Ponderings Podcast - 'Richard Davidson: The Science of Mindfulness and Meditation and the Four Pillars of Human Flourishing'

July 8, 2024

Anxiety, attention-deficit disorder, depression and loneliness have increased dramatically recently as a result, at least in part, of information... Learn More

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CHM Graduate Researcher Zishan Jiwani Receives Grant from Mind & Life Institute

July 8, 2024

The Valera grant is related to adherence in naturalistic use of digital meditation-based interventions. Learn More

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Podcast: The Secret to Mental Toughness with Chad McGehee

July 8, 2024

Tune in to hear from Chad McGehee, Director of Meditation Training at UW-Madison Athletics and CHM affiliate, on this latest podcast feature! In... Learn More