Published Dec 19, 2018
#468: Does Meditation Deserve the Hype?
Psychologist Miguel Farias delves into the evolution of meditation research, critically examining the rise and fall of Transcendental Meditation, the unique aspects of mindfulness, and the complex mental health effects of meditation, offering a nuanced look at whether meditation lives up to its hype.

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