Amishi Jha - Attention, Mind Wandering, and Stress
b'In this episode, Wendy speaks with cognitive and contemplative neuroscientist Amishi Jha about using mindfulness to train attention, and its usefulness particularly in high-stress situations. They cover many topics, including:\\nher own experience of high stress and how that brought her to contemplative practice;\\nher research on how mindfulness can train attention and working memory;\\nthe relationship between attention and stress;\\nbringing mindfulness to military populations;\\nthe pros and cons of a wandering mind;\\nmindfulness during COVID;\\nthe state of contemplative science, and current issues around gender and racial diversity.\\nFull show notes and resources'