15: Mark Jaben MD - The Brain Science of Mindfulness

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For years, there has been an increasing interest in research on mindfulness especially on how it affects well-being, stress reduction, and burnout prevention.  In this episode, Dr. Mark Jaben, one of our ICF-certified physician coaches at The Happy MD and the author of Free the Brain Book, discusses the brain mechanism behind mindfulness.  He also shares easy actionable techniques that can be done anytime in the work environment.</span></p> <p> </p> <blockquote> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">"Once your brain begins to believe in that path, then it will take that path because it</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">works out better for you, and your brain is always interested in doing something that's in the interest of your survival and success." - Dr. Mark Jaben</span></em></p> </blockquote> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(01:16) How Dr. Dike uses mindfulness as a coach</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(04:03) Benefits of mindfulness</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(06:17) Neuroscience of mindfulness</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(09:40) Simple doable techniques</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(11:45) Just smile </span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">(16:01) More tips and tricks</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href= "https://www.informationphilosopher.com/freedom/libet_experiments.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Benjamin Libet:</a>  </span><a href= "https://www.informationphilosopher.com/freedom/libet_experiments.html"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.informationphilosopher.com/freedom/libet_experiments.html</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span></li> <li><a href= "https://how-emotions-are-made.com/w/index.php?title=Facial_action_coding&mobileaction=toggle_view_mobile" target=