Dr. Jud Brewer
Dr. Jud Brewer
Mindfulness and meditation - Beyond Mindfulness: The Next Frontier in Meditation Science
Mindfulness and meditation - Beyond Mindfulness: The Next Frontier in Meditation Science
Mindfulness and meditation - Beyond Mindfulness: The Next Frontier in Meditation Science
Saturday 26th July 2025
Explore advanced meditation with Dr. Jud Brewer and Dr. Matthew Sacchet as they uncover its potential to transform mental health and consciousness.
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Episode Overview
- Advanced meditation can reshape brain function and enhance well-being.
- Studies show specific brain activity linked to deep meditative states.
- Meditation may revolutionise mental health treatment by addressing root causes.
- Practices like ACAM and Tibetan techniques offer profound experiences.
- Ancient wisdom is being validated by modern scientific methods.
"These profound states of consciousness aren't just for a select few – anyone willing to put in the time and effort can access them."
In this fascinating episode of The Dr. Jud Podcast, Dr. Jud Brewer teams up with Dr. Matthew Sacchet to explore the next frontier in meditation science. If you've ever wondered how meditation can do more than just help you unwind after a hectic day, this discussion is for you. They dive into the world of advanced meditation practices, examining how these techniques might reshape our brains and enhance mental health in ways previously thought impossible.
Forget the old notion that deep states of awareness are reserved for monks and mystics – modern science is proving that these profound experiences can be accessed by anyone willing to put in the effort. Dr. Brewer and Dr. Sacchet guide us through groundbreaking studies using cutting-edge technology like the 7-Tesla MRI and EEG to observe the brain's activity during these meditative states.
You'll hear about Advanced Concentrative Absorption Meditation (ACAM) and Tibetan Buddhist practices that aim for self-transcendence, emptiness, and compassion. These studies reveal not only decreases in self-referential processing but also increases in high-frequency brain activity, hinting at non-dual states of interconnectedness. What's truly mind-blowing is how these practices might revolutionise mental health treatment by targeting the root causes of suffering rather than just managing symptoms.
With insights into cessation events and their effects on brain activity, this episode pushes the boundaries of our understanding of consciousness. Whether you're a meditation enthusiast or just curious about the human mind's potential, Dr. Brewer and Dr. Sacchet's conversation offers a compelling look at how ancient wisdom and modern science are converging to unlock new possibilities for well-being.
Dive into this episode to discover how these practices might change not only your mental landscape but also our understanding of what it means to be human.