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Recent Integrated Sessions

Integrated sessions combine a neuroscience information session and a meditation session around a common theme.

Mentalization and Connection

In this session I discuss the evolution of mentalization, referencing key studies and interpretations from an academic lecture. The meditation is a Metta meditation where connection to others is practiced.

Downregulating DMN

This session focuses on understanding what Western science has named the "default mode network," a collection of brain activations that result in one of our most commonly encountered brain states. The meditation intends to bolster this understanding of experience and reveal the dynamics of this part of human experience. 

Mindful Acceptance

A session initially focusing on neuroscience research illustrating differences in biology and experience between natural reactivity and mindful acceptance. The meditation provides an opportunity to practice the embodiment of mindful acceptance.

Recent Articles

Adaptability in Business

In recent years, the world has been reshaped by significant disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid advancement of AI technologies. These changes have created a complex, ever-evolving environment, emphasizing the necessity for organizations to constantly adapt. A crucial element in this adaptive process is cognitive flexibility, which enables individuals to seamlessly switch between different concepts and adjust their strategies to meet the demands of new situations.

Pandemic Effects

As we continue to navigate the unprecedented challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, it's crucial to recognize the profound impact it has had on our mental health. The start of 2021 marked a year since the pandemic began, and the cumulative effect on our psychological well-being has become increasingly evident. This post explores these impacts and offers strategies to help manage and improve mental health during these trying times.

Featured Book Review

Never Split the Difference

Never Split the Difference is a gem for anyone looking to develop their communication skills, and for those in business, law, law enforcement, and mental health, it's a must-read. Chris Voss is a veteran FBI negotiator who started as a 'beat cop' and volunteered with the 'Help Line,' a suicide hotline founded by Norman Vincent Peale, author of The Power of Positive Thinking. With help from Tahl Raz, Chris Voss effectively created a manual for navigating negotiations using methods that have saved countless lives.