Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. Global Council on Mental Health at WEF.

Richard Davidson is the William James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. A friend and confidante of the Dalai Lama, he is a highly sought after expert and speaker, leading conversations on well-being on international stages such as the World Economic Forum, where he serves on the Global Council on Mental Health. Time Magazine named Davidson one of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World” in 2006.

Davidson is the founder of Healthy Minds Innovations, Inc., an external, affiliated nonprofit dedicated to supporting the mission of the Center for Healthy Minds. He is co-author with Daniel Goleman of "Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body". He has been featured widely in popular media, including the Today Show, ABC’s Nightline, National Public Radio, National Geographic Magazine, O: the Oprah Magazine, PBS’s The Charlie Rose Show, Harvard Business Review, and additional national and international news outlets.

Thank you for doing Intersections. This has been a blessing during the Covid-19 pandemic. N. Sethi
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Thank you so much for this lovely gift of 'Intersections’. Asha Dutia

In this episode of Intersections, Prof. Hitendra Wadhwa has a conversation with Richard Davidson on the topic “The Power and Practice of Meditation”.

What are the latest scientific discoveries about the power and practice of meditation? Can this ancient discipline be a pathway not just to coping with present-day anxiety, depression, and stress, but also to meaning, purpose, and joy?

“Meditation gives you the wherewithal to pause, observe how easily the mind can exaggerate the severity of a setback, and resist getting drawn into the abyss.”

Richard Davidson

The episode “The Power and Practice of Meditation” offers key insights on: