Ep. 70: Re-Wire Your Mind: Meditation to Drive Neuroplastic Changes with Shauna Shapiro, Ph.D.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Shauna Shapiro, Ph.D., a best-selling author, professor, and researcher at Santa Clara University and Stanford. Dr. Shapiro taps into her own experience and expertise to help us dive into the concepts of mindfulness and meditation and understand how their practice can lead to positive neuroplastic changes. In this episode, we touch on:  How the formal practice of meditation cultivates the skill of mindfulness and what that looks like. How effective meditation leads to positive neuroplasticity and quality of life. The impact of self-compassion vs. shame on our ability to learn. Dr. Shapiro's own experience with the Neubie and how it improved her physical and mental health. Tune in now to learn more on how you can apply and implement mindfulness and meditation to your day-to-day life.  You can find Shauna's work, books, and free guided meditations on her website at www.drshaunashapiro.com