Mindfulness has been shown to reduce cancer-related symptoms, improve the childbirth experience, reduce stress and more.
The technique has been embraced by doctors, therapists, and lifestyle gurus alike, but it’s not a cure-all.
Today on Wellness Wednesday, we explore the benefits and limits of mindfulness.
Guests:
- Dr. Jade Wu, clinical psychologist and sleep health researcher, Duke University School of Medicine, and host, Savvy Psychologist podcast
- Lauren Stiles, founder and president, Dysautonomia International, and research assistant professor of neurology, Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine
- Peter Grinspoon, MD, primary care doctor, Massachusetts General Hospital, and author of the book “Free Refills: A Doctor Confronts His Addiction”
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