Dr. Jud Brewer
Dr. Jud Brewer
Mindfulness and meditation - Real-Time Mindfulness: How Neurofeedback Guides Meditation
Mindfulness and meditation - Real-Time Mindfulness: How Neurofeedback Guides Meditation
Mindfulness and meditation - Real-Time Mindfulness: How Neurofeedback Guides Meditation
Saturday 7th June 2025
Explore how neurofeedback enhances meditation by acting as a 'mental mirror', providing real-time insights into your mind's wandering.
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Get the buttons here!Meditation Meets Neurofeedback: A Peek Inside Your Mind
Episode Overview
- Neurofeedback provides real-time insights into meditation effectiveness.
- Experienced meditators show increased connectivity in specific brain regions.
- Source-localized EEG offers a practical alternative to fMRI for neurofeedback.
- Neurofeedback should enhance, not replace, traditional meditation practices.
- Ethical considerations are crucial in making neurofeedback accessible.
It's like having a window into your own mind.
Meditation is often touted for its calming effects, but ever wondered how you can actually see if you're doing it right? In this episode of The Dr. Jud Podcast, Dr. Jud Brewer and Dr. Remko van Lutterveld unravel the mysteries of meditation with a unique twist - neurofeedback from the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC). They explore how this part of the brain acts like a 'mental mirror', offering real-time feedback to enhance your meditation practice.
Meditation can feel like sitting in the dark, unsure if you're on the right track. But imagine having a window into your mind, showing you exactly when your thoughts start to wander. Using advanced fMRI technology, the duo discovered how experienced meditators show increased connectivity between key brain regions, hinting at their mastery over mind wandering. Neurofeedback is like having a personal coach, guiding your brain's focus during meditation.
The episode delves into the potential of EEG neurofeedback, a more accessible alternative to fMRI, which could bring this 'brain GPS' to your living room. While the tech is promising, Dr. Brewer emphasises the importance of using it as a tool rather than a crutch. Ethical considerations around access and misuse are also discussed, ensuring this technology serves everyone responsibly.
If you've ever questioned your meditation skills or wondered about the future of mindfulness, this episode offers fascinating insights into blending neuroscience with ancient practices. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that might just change how you approach meditation.