“Every human being comes equipped with the capacity to flourish,” says Richard Davidson, Ph.D.
Davidson is the William James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Founder and Director of the Center for Healthy Minds. He is best known for his groundbreaking work studying emotion and the brain. A friend and confidante of the Dalai Lama, he is a highly sought after expert and speaker, leading conversations on wellbeing on international stages such as the World Economic Forum, where he served on the Global Council on Mental Health. In 2014, Davidson founded Humin (formerly Healthy Minds Innovations), a global nonprofit on a mission to make wellbeing real by translating science into action.
00:00 - What it means to flourish
05:48 - Using your mind intentionally
09:46 - Why informal practice works just as well
11:50 - A mindful walk
14:21 - The biology of loneliness
17:15 - The narrative you carry about yourself
20:38 - Mental reps & neuroplasticity
23:54 - Connecting purpose to small tasks
28:25 - The free Healthy Minds app
31:02 - How fast the brain actually changes
36:48 - Inflammation, dementia, & longevity
38:53 - Davidson's morning & evening ritual
43:13 - Setting kids up to flourish
44:43 - How a volleyball team connects
Referenced in the episode:
The Healthy Minds app: https://www.humin.org/wellbeing-tools/app
For more about Davidson, visit: https://www.richardjdavidson.com/
Purchase his book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1668066238/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?tag=mind0a3-20
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