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Mark Epstein, Combining Buddhism and Western Psychotherapy

Mark Epstein, Combining Buddhism and Western Psychotherapy

FromTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris


Mark Epstein, Combining Buddhism and Western Psychotherapy

FromTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris

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Length:
69 minutes
Released:
Jan 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

If it were not for this week's guest, Dan Harris may never have found meditation. Mark Epstein, M.D. is a psychiatrist and the author of a number of books about the interface of Buddhism and psychotherapy. Dr. Epstein discovered Buddhism at a young age and says he saw therapy as very Buddhist, making it a natural transition. He explains how the traditions, when used together, can lead to spiritual and psychological growth.

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Website: http://markepsteinmd.com/
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Released:
Jan 30, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Dan Harris is a fidgety, skeptical ABC News anchor who had a panic attack live on "Good Morning America," which led him to try something he always thought was ridiculous: meditation. He went on to write the bestselling book, "10% Happier." In this podcast, Dan explores happiness (whatever that means) from all angles. Guests include legendary meditation teachers -- from the Dalai Lama to Western masters -- as well as scientists, and even the odd celebrity. But the show also ventures beyond meditation, bringing on leading researchers in areas such as social anxiety, bias, creativity, productivity, and relationships. The animating insight of this show is that the mind is trainable. This is what science is showing us. Mental traits such as happiness, calm, generosity, compassion, and connection are not hardwired, unalterable factory settings; they are, in fact, skills that can be trained. On this show, you'll learn how.