So I am a little divided about this. Sitting in the audience and feeling the emotion in the air as Scott talk really reinforced the content for me until… …negative visualization. Don’t get me wrong, Scott, I am a great believer in the power of mindfulness and have been trying (somewhat haphazardly due to my desire to win at games) for some time and am making meditation a part of my daily practice. I guess I would have appreciated a psychological safety warning similar to that given before Ross Fishers “What Scares Me Most” talk. You gave the example that… Read more »

Hi Scott Thanks for Podcast 182. I never thought I’d hear ‘kettlebells’ mentioned in a critical care talk. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and wished that I could have made it to Dublin, but alas, someone had to man the home fires. I’ve recently read Eric Greiten’s “Resilience” which I thought covered the topic well and more. Also, as far as mind-body hacking is concerned, Wim “the Iceman” Hof’s material is fascinating. What is particularly intriguing is his claim to be able to alter immune function and resistance to endotoxaemia. I don’t know whether you’ve tried cold water therapy… Read more »

Great lecture Scott. Frankly, not something I thought I’d be interested in – but found it both moving and compelling. Any recs for online guided meditation?

Hi Scott, I thought you may be interested in this description of the “physiology” of mediation from Dr Paul Fleischman. The article can be here: http://www.dhammadownloads.com.au/Our_Best_and_Most_Lasting_Gift.pdf “Meditation is the systematic cultivation of homeostatic regulation of thoughts and emotions, and it fits a pattern that all body functions have, which is to re-regulate themselves towards an approximate middle. Meditation provides some recurring attentional metronome, some “calling us back,” some stay against our mental dissolution into disorganization and daydream. Meditation is a low-stimulus, reduced-input, self-containment, that provides an opportunity for the mind to self-regulate. When the mind begins to follow its straying… Read more »

It’s great that you have introduced mindful meditation to many who are likely unaware of its benefits. I’ve been a nurse in an academic medical center for 22 years an have finally gifted myself with daily meditation. The impact it has made in my thinking and stress reduction continues to be a powerful positive influence in my work – life balance. The benefits of 20 or 30 minutes a day are easily recognizable. After using several apps, books and websites, I have found Diana Winston’s weekly guided meditation series to be far superior than anything else I have used. “Mindful… Read more »