#247 Weird Dreams, Family Relationships, and Collective Trauma I Dr. Mark Epstein
Why are so many of us having such weird dreams these days? How do we successfully interact with family members while on lockdown? Are we all experiencing some sort of trauma? These are just some of the questions with which we grapple during this discussion with Dr. Mark Epstein. It is no exaggeration to say that Mark has played a pivotal role in my life. My then-fiance (and current baby-mama), Bianca, gave me one of Mark’s books (called Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart) back in 2009, and it genuinely changed my life. It was my first introduction to Buddhism. And to hear someone with actual medical experience (Mark is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist) extol the virtues of meditation made me reconsider a practice I had long considered ridiculous. In this chat, we also talk about blurring the line between meditation and therapy, and the profound value of not taking yourself too seriously. Enjoy.
Where to find Mark Epstein online:
Website: http://markepsteinmd.com/
Social Media:
- Twitter: @Mepstein108
- Facebook: Mark Epstein, MD
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Additional Resources:
- Ten Percent Happier Live: https://meditatehappier.com/live
- Coronavirus Sanity Guide: https://www.meditatehappier.com/coronavirussanityguide
- Free App Access for Teachers, Healthcare, Grocery and Food Delivery, and Warehouse Workers: https://meditatehappier.com/care
- Get more focus and clarity by bringing mindfulness to your company with a team subscription to Ten Percent Happier! Visit tenpercent.com/work to learn more.
