Dr. Jud Brewer
Dr. Jud Brewer
Mindfulness and meditation - Real-Time Neurofeedback: A Window Into the Meditating Mind
Mindfulness and meditation - Real-Time Neurofeedback: A Window Into the Meditating Mind
Mindfulness and meditation - Real-Time Neurofeedback: A Window Into the Meditating Mind
Saturday 19th April 2025
Discover how real-time neurofeedback reveals the secrets of effortless meditation and how it can transform your daily life.
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Dr. Jud Brewer
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Mindful Recovery
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Real-time fMRI neurofeedback links meditation experience to brain activity.
- Effortless awareness and effortless doing lead to decreased PCC activity.
- Trying too hard to meditate or getting frustrated increases PCC activity.
- Changing our relationship with thoughts can transform mental and emotional states.
- Mindfulness principles can be applied to everyday life for reduced stress and increased joy.
The less I did, the bluer the graph went.
Ever wondered what's really going on in the minds of seasoned meditators? In this episode of The Dr. Jud Podcast, Dr. Jud Brewer dives into a groundbreaking study that uses real-time fMRI neurofeedback to explore the brain activity of experienced meditators. The focus is on the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), the part of the brain associated with self-related thinking and mind-wandering.
You'll learn how these meditators achieve 'effortless awareness' and 'effortless doing' - states where they experience heightened clarity and presence without getting carried away by thoughts or sensations. The episode reveals that trying too hard to meditate or getting frustrated can actually increase PCC activity, while a relaxed, non-judgmental approach leads to decreased activity. Dr. Jud also discusses how these principles can be applied to everyday life, from work to relationships, to reduce stress and increase joy.
It's a fascinating exploration of how changing our relationship with our thoughts can transform our mental and emotional states. Tune in to discover practical insights and tips for cultivating a more mindful, effortless approach to life.