#30 Mindfulness Instead of Medication with Danny Penman

Published: Oct. 2, 2018, 11 p.m.

\u201cMindfulness has been proven to be at least as good as antidepressants\u201d\n\xa0\nWhat is mindfulness? And what really are the benefits? Author and expert in mindfulness and meditation, Dr Danny Penman explains it all.\xa0\xa0We discuss how numerous clinical trials have proven that mindfulness is as good as medication for depression and in some cases, even better.\xa0\xa0We also talk about how effective mindfulness breathing can be for pain control and many other conditions. Danny explains how rather than consuming time, practising meditation or mindfulness actually frees up more time.\xa0Stress can permeate every aspect of our lives and every organ in our bodies.\xa0\xa0Setting aside just 10-20 minutes a day and focusing on our breathing can have a really profound long-term effect on our bodies and minds.\xa0\xa0\xa0For those of you who aren\u2019t sure where to start \u2013 Danny talks us through a simple breathing mindfulness exercise.\xa0\xa0Finally, he gives some brilliant tips on how we can incorporate mindfulness into our everyday lives.\xa0\xa0I hope that this helps you in your lives and that you\xa0enjoy listening.\nShow notes available at\xa0drchatterjee.com/danny\nFollow me on instagram.com/drchatterjee/\nFollow me on facebook.com/DrChatterjee/\nFollow me on twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.