Episode #48 A Journey into Mindfulness with Shauna Shapiro, PhD
Dr Shauna Shapiro is a clinical psychologist and an internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and self-compassion. Her TEDx talk, The Power of Mindfulness, has been viewed almost 4 million times.
In this episode, Drs. Andrew Weil, Victoria Maizes, and Shauna Shapiro explore mindfulness, its profound impact on our well-being, and practical techniques to cultivate daily practice. We discuss how it can help us manage emotions, foster healthy relationships, reduce stress, and enhance our overall quality of life.
As a special treat for our listeners, Dr. Shapiro offers a brief, guided meditation within the episode. Tune in as we explore the mind and meditative states with Dr. Shapiro.
Please note, the show will not advise, diagnose, or treat medical conditions. Always seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider for questions regarding your health.
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Andrew Weil, MD and Victoria Maizes, MD
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Shauna Shapiro , PhD
Shauna Shapiro, PhD is a best-selling author, clinical psychologist, and internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and self-compassion. She is a professor at Santa Clara University and has published over 150 papers and three critically acclaimed books, translated into 16 languages. Dr. Shapiro has presented her research to the King of Thailand, the Danish Government, Bhutan's Gross National Happiness Summit, and the World Council for Psychotherapy, as well as to Fortune 100 Companies including Google, Cisco Systems and LinkedIn. Her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Oprah, NPR, and the American Psychologist. Dr. Shapiro is a summa cum laude graduate of Duke University and a Fellow of the Mind and Life Institute, co-founded by the Dalai Lama. Her TEDx Talk, The Power of Mindfulness, has been viewed over 3.5 million times.
You can connect with Dr. Shapiro at: drshaunashapiro.com
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