Linda Carlson Mindfulness and Cancer
b'In this episode, Wendy speaks with psychosocial oncology researcher Linda Carlson. Linda has pioneered the application of mindfulness and contemplative practice for cancer patients, focusing on both psychological and biological outcomes. This conversation covers many topics, including:\\n\\nher path to integrating psychology, mindfulness, and cancer;\\n \\nearly clinical trials and positive outcomes;\\n \\nhow and why meditation can help with the stress of cancer;\\n \\nproblems with battle metaphors related to cancer;\\n \\nopportunities to re-evaluate self and identity;\\n \\nconnecting with boundlessness and interdependence;\\n \\nliving well vs. living long;\\n \\nstudy design and control groups in meditation research;\\n \\neffects of mindfulness on cellular aging (telomeres);\\n \\nmedia coverage of meditation research;\\n \\nthe power of preference in interventions;\\n \\nsneak preview of gene expression results;\\n \\nimpacts on inflammation;\\n \\nincreasing accessibility and diversity;\\n \\nworking towards structural change in health care;\\n \\nand building an academic society for contemplative research.\\nFull show notes and resources'