Ep. 92: Pausing with Dr. Richard J. Davidson

In this Ep. 92 of the Pausecast, we highlight one of our favorite guests on the show, Dr. Richard Davidson! Richard Davidson is know for groundbreaking research with real-world impact, and that's why we love him! In episode 92 of The Pausecast... ​​​ Experience a loving-kindness guided pause with Davidson How attention training changes your brain structure What research is finding based on compassion practices What's the ideal length to meditate What to do if you don't meditate but you're committed to change Benefits of a mediation practice Davidson's pause & transformation practices The four pillars of well-being and the mobile app to cultivate them Percent of Americans meditating weekly - and that's from a few years ago (it's inspiring!) About Dr. Davidson Is the William James and Vilas Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, Founder and Director of the Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Davidson received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in Psychology and has been at Wisconsin since 1984. He has published more than 400 articles, numerous chapters and reviews and edited 14 books. He is the author (with Sharon Begley) of "The Emotional Life of Your Brain" published by Penguin in 2012. He is co-author with Daniel Goleman of “Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body.” Davidson was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine in 2006. He serves on the Scientific Advisory Board at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences from 2011-2020 and current member of the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on Mental Health. In 2017, he was elected to the National Academy of Medicine and in 2018 appointed to the Governing Board of UNESCO’s Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP). His research is broadly focused on the neural bases of emotion and emotional style and methods to promote human flourishing including meditation and related contemplative practices. Links referenced: Altered Traits: Talks At Google talk with Daniel Goleman (includes practice) Altered Traits the book on Google Play Richard J. Davidson, PhD site ​ About Rachael O'Meara Rachael O’Meara is a transformation leadership and executive coach who empowers overwhelmed, successful women to take back their lives and live a fulfilling, thriving life. For thirteen years, Rachael's experience in sales and client services at Google has served her to have a pulse on what it takes to be a successful and thriving transformational leader and she now applies that to her executive clients who are ready to take a leap in their leadership and master their EQ. Her book Pause was named one of 2017's top business books for your career and was featured in the New York Times and on WSJ.com and the TEDx stage in 2019. She has a MA in Transformational Leadership & Coaching from the Wright Graduate University, an MBA from Fordham University, and is a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator. ​