A big idea in our book #betterineverysense with Zindel Segal is the "House of Habit", the brain's tendency to automate not only our behaviors, but also what we think notice and consider. During stress, the brain's #defaultmodenetwork can lead us to feel stuck in this house.

Join us for an evening of conversation & mindfulness with neuroscientist Dr. NormanFarb & clinical psychologist Dr. @ZindelSegal to celebrate the release of their book Better in Every Sense on June 20 at Trinity-St. Paul's United Church! 🎟️ Tickets: hotdocs.ca/whats-on/films…

You've heard that left brain = logical and right brain = creative, but there's a more fundamental way the brain is organized: #sensation in the back --> #planning in the front. In depression, too much action in the front of the brain, starves our ability to perceive change.

Did you know that attention changes brain activity? Each of our senses has its own neural territory, distinct from areas for narratives and judgments. Attending to sensation can retrain mental muscles and bring balance to a mind stuck on autopilot.

Have you dived too far into the sensory world? Join us for our next lecture. NormanFarb will be presenting on “sense foraging” and the balance between thinking and sensing in contemplative practice. When: Wednesday, July 10th, 12-1:30pm ET Register: cheetahhouseconsultations.as.me/schedule.php?a…

If you are in Toronto this Thursday June 20, please join @ZindelSegal and me to celebrate the release of our book #BetterinEverySense at Trinity-St. Paul's United Church! 🎟️ Tickets: hotdocs.ca/whats-on/films… Is it going to be amazing?

Tomorrow (June 20), don't miss the Author Talks event with neuroscientist Dr. NormanFarb and clinical psychologist Dr. @ZindelSegal to celebrate the release of their book Better in Every Sense! 🎟️ Get your tickets now: hotdocs.ca/whats-on/films…

Overthinking? Refocusing on bodily sensations may calm your mind bigthink.com/neuropsych/ove… Lovely write-up our research by the talented Saga Briggs

Feeling stuck? Try a #senseforaging trip- it only takes 3 quick steps, and you've already done step 1!

In case it wasn't obvious from your twitter-stream, now is a great time to remember that the possibility of love, inspiration, and community are just a moment of away. You get to decide what you look for in each moment!

Excited to lead a workshop on Managing Overwhelm through Sensory Awareness! Join me on July 24 to explore practical tools for balancing stress and enhancing mindfulness. #Mindfulness #WellBeing mindfulinstitute.org/blog/workshop-…

Blended the science of #senseforaging with the personal on Hidden Brain! Out this week,please check out the episode hiddenbrain.org/podcast/changi… and there's a bonus episode for subscribers. Check it out!

“The brain is trying to set up a model of the world that lets it predict what's going to happen next.” This week, we talk to psychologist and neuroscientist NormanFarb about the mental maps our brains use to navigate the world around us — and what happens when those maps lead

It's human nature to make plans, to generate expectations, to imagine how things will go. But life often has other plans in store for us. What happens then? In this week's episode, psychologist and neuroscientist NormanFarb explores how we plan for the future, and what happens

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What is 'sense foraging' and how can it help people who struggle with mood disorders and depression? I sat down with UofT prof NormanFarb to discuss his fascinating new book on the science of sensation. canadianaffairs.news/2024/08/18/can… via Canadian Affairs

Why does sensation help when you are struggling with negative thoughts? Had a great conversation with Lauren Heuser at Canadian Affairs to unpack some of our research.

It was great chatting with Dr. Bunge on AI chatbots, mindfulness, and mental health! Preprint with NormanFarb: doi.org/10.31234/osf.i… Interview link: youtube.com/watch?v=TCRqKZ…

Join me and NormanFarb for a wide-ranging discussion of #Mindfulness, #psychotherapy and #SenseForaging this Thursday. Three of my favourite topics! chacmc.org/cmcimp-speaker…

Why is it so hard to "think" yourself out of a bad mood? Excited to chat about the surprising science of sensation with Zindel Segal online at the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at CHA - please join us tomorrow at 6:30pm EST, no charge! chacmc.org/cmcimp-speaker…