Shannon embarked on a year-long journey to explore the benefits of mindfulness meditation as a mental health workout, seeking an accessible alternative to therapy and medication. With the guidance of mindfulness experts and a team of scientists, she meticulously tracked various health metrics, from stress hormones to subjective wellbeing, to assess the true impact of this practice. Her findings reveal the potential of mindfulness as a valuable tool for mental health, despite the limited existing research in comparison to exercise and diet.
