Dr. Jud Brewer
Dr. Jud Brewer
Mindfulness and meditation - The Science of Effortless Awareness: EEG Neurofeedback and Meditation
Mindfulness and meditation - The Science of Effortless Awareness: EEG Neurofeedback and Meditation
Mindfulness and meditation - The Science of Effortless Awareness: EEG Neurofeedback and Meditation
Saturday 21st June 2025
Explore EEG neurofeedback's role in meditation with Dr. Jud Brewer and Dr. Remko van Lutterveld. Discover effortless awareness and its brain impact.
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Episode Overview
- EEG neurofeedback provides real-time insights into brain activity during meditation.
- Effortless awareness meditation can quiet the posterior cingulate cortex.
- Both novice and experienced meditators can learn to influence their PCC activity.
- The study highlights the potential for EEG neurofeedback as a meditation training tool.
- Effortless awareness might be a more natural state for the brain.
"Effortless awareness might be a more natural state for the brain, at least when it comes to the PCC."
If you're curious about the intersection of mindfulness and brain science, this episode of The Dr. Jud Podcast is your ticket to a fascinating journey. Dr. Jud Brewer, alongside Dr. Remko van Lutterveld, delves into the intriguing world of EEG neurofeedback and meditation, revealing how you can get a peek into your brain's activity during meditation. Ever wondered if you're meditating 'right'?
Imagine having a mental mirror that reflects your brain's electrical activity in real-time – that's what EEG neurofeedback offers. The episode takes you through a study using high-density EEG to provide real-time feedback from the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), a brain region key to mind-wandering and self-referential processing. Both novice and seasoned meditators were part of this research, showing how effortless awareness meditation can quiet the PCC and shift us to a more present-focused state. Dr.
Jud Brewer explains how the study employed a clever double-blind design, with participants trying to control a bar graph reflecting their PCC activity without knowing what changes meant. It turns out, both groups could decrease PCC activity but struggled to increase it – suggesting that effortless awareness might be a more natural state for our brains. The podcast also touches on the potential for EEG neurofeedback as a meditation training tool, offering real-time insights into your mental state.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced meditator, this episode is packed with revelations that could transform your practice. So, if you're ready to explore how technology can enhance your meditation journey and understand the incredible adaptability of your mind, dive into this episode and discover the exciting possibilities awaiting you.