EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 58 MIN
Meditation and stress reduction with Dr. Bala Subramaniam
from Finding Contentment · host The American Institute of Stress
In this podcast, we’ll discuss how meditation helps calm the nervous system, build resilience, and create space between life’s pressures and our reactions to them. We’ll look at the science behind why meditation works, dispel commonmyths, and talk about practical ways to integrate it into even the busiest schedules. Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this conversation hopes to offer insight, encouragement, and realistic strategies for managing stress more effectively. Joining us today is :Dr. Subramaniam directs the Adhguru Center for a Conscious Planet at the Harvard Medical School-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. The center stands at the intersection of science and spirituality to enhance ourUnderstanding of Consciousness, Cognition, and Compassion through research, education, and outreach efforts. The center's educational conferences, such as the discussions between science and spirituality, have more than 10 millionYouTube views. Dr. Subramaniam is a regular contributor to Psychology Today, exploring topics of stress, well-being, and cognition. He is a TEDx speaker. Dr. Subramaniam is a Professor of Anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School and conducts federally funded research on cognitive neuroscience.
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In this podcast, we’ll discuss how meditation helps calm the nervous system, build resilience, and create space between life’s pressures and our reactions to them. We’ll look at the science behind why meditation works, dispel commonmyths, and talk about practical ways to integrate it into even the busiest schedules. Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this conversation hopes to offer insight, encouragement, and realistic strategies for managing stress more effectively. Joining us today is :Dr. Subramaniam directs the Adhguru Center for a Conscious Planet at the Harvard Medical School-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. The center stands at the intersection of science and spirituality to enhance ourUnderstanding of Consciousness, Cognition, and Compassion through research, education, and outreach efforts. The center's educational conferences, such as the discussions between science and spirituality, have more than 10 millionYouTube views. Dr. Subramaniam is a regular contributor to Psychology Today, exploring topics of stress, well-being, and cognition. He is a TEDx speaker. Dr. Subramaniam is a Professor of Anesthesiology at Harvard Medical School and conducts federally funded research on cognitive neuroscience.
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