Episode
108: Charles Raison & Vladimir Maletic, Tackling Depression with a Mind-Body Approach
1:03:34
Published: Wed Nov 15 2017
Description
Chuck Raison, a psychiatrist and a professor of psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, and Vlad Maletic, a clinical professor of neuropsychiatry and behavior science at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, wrote a book together called, "The New Mind-Body Science of Depression," in which they offer research on the mind-body connection, such as looking at the immune system, as a way to tackle depression. But their conversation also delves into the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of tummo, psychedelics and "dark" retreats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Episode108: Charles Raison & Vladimir Maletic, Tackling Depression with a Mind-Body Approach
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Episode108: Charles Raison & Vladimir Maletic, Tackling Depression with a Mind-Body Approach
PodcastTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris
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The speaker discusses how loosening up tight reactions through compassion training can help build open and positive relationships with people we might not initially like, or have overly strong attachments to.
Episode108: Charles Raison & Vladimir Maletic, Tackling Depression with a Mind-Body Approach
PodcastTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris
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13:03 - 19:10 (06:07)
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Episode108: Charles Raison & Vladimir Maletic, Tackling Depression with a Mind-Body Approach
PodcastTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris
This podcast discusses how mindfulness meditation can disrupt the function of the default mode network in the brain, which is associated with major depressive disorder.
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This podcast discusses how mindfulness meditation can disrupt the function of the default mode network in the brain, which is associated with major depressive disorder. Additionally, it explores the fascinating neurobiological patterns in the brain that occur during mindfulness meditation.
Episode108: Charles Raison & Vladimir Maletic, Tackling Depression with a Mind-Body Approach
PodcastTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris
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The podcast discusses a group of people studying the effects of psychedelic drugs to help with depression through studies that would support new drug indications under advanced circumstances.
Episode108: Charles Raison & Vladimir Maletic, Tackling Depression with a Mind-Body Approach
PodcastTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris
While there is an argument for pushing boundaries to reach new limits, it may not be wise for individuals with fragile mental health, like those with panic disorders, to mess with their brain chemistry.
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Episode108: Charles Raison & Vladimir Maletic, Tackling Depression with a Mind-Body Approach
PodcastTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris
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Episode108: Charles Raison & Vladimir Maletic, Tackling Depression with a Mind-Body Approach
PodcastTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris
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43:01 - 48:51 (05:50)
Summary
The hosts discuss the various factors that contribute to depression such as genetics, neurobiology, and inflammatory systems with the conclusion that major depressive disorder is not a single biological entity. They share their personal experiences and studies on mental illnesses and the interrelations of different systems within the body.
Episode108: Charles Raison & Vladimir Maletic, Tackling Depression with a Mind-Body Approach
PodcastTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris
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Episode108: Charles Raison & Vladimir Maletic, Tackling Depression with a Mind-Body Approach
PodcastTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris
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In this podcast, the speaker discusses the validity of scientific research on mindfulness meditation in treating depression and anxiety, despite concerns raised by some scientists regarding the quality of the research.
Episode108: Charles Raison & Vladimir Maletic, Tackling Depression with a Mind-Body Approach
PodcastTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris
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1:01:48 - 1:04:11 (02:22)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker talks about the importance of recognizing that our minds create a whole world and learning to not cling onto it. They also discuss the Buddhist perspective on hallucinations and how it differentiates from the psychedelic world.
Episode108: Charles Raison & Vladimir Maletic, Tackling Depression with a Mind-Body Approach
PodcastTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris
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