Jyoti Mishra Mindfulness and Climate Trauma
b'In this episode, Wendy speaks with neuroscientist and mental health researcher Jyoti Mishra. Jyoti has been investigating how mindfulness and attention training affect our brains, and can help in the context of mental health challenges related to climate disasters and other trauma.\\xa0This conversation covers many topics, including:\\n \\n \\nher intertwined interests in neuroscience, meditation, and mental health;\\n \\nunderstanding climate trauma and its unique impacts on mental health;\\n \\ncommunity resilience and action in the face of disaster;\\n \\nthe rise of mental health issues worldwide;\\n \\nstudying the mental health and brain function impacts of the deadliest fire in CA history;\\n \\nhealing broken relationships with nature through mindfulness and ecotherapy;\\n \\nsocial justice issues around climate vulnerability;\\n \\nhow childhood adversity affects brain circuitry for emotional awareness;\\n \\ndeveloping contemplative tech interventions for disadvantaged youth, and impacts on brain and daily life functioning;\\n \\nnature and the sense of self;\\n \\nregulating the stress response through mindfulness and social connection;\\n \\nand empowering youth through the Climate Change & Mental Health Initiative.\\nFull show notes and resources'