Richard Davidson joins Tara Brach to discuss his book Born to Flourish and the four pillars of well-being his lab has identified: awareness, connection, insight, and purpose. They consider how contemplative practice changes the brain and how flourishing might extend from the individual to the wider world.
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In the midst of a world that often feels like it's coming apart, what does it mean to truly flourish? Drawing on his new book Born to Flourish, Richard Davidson joins Tara Brach to explore the science and practice of well-being—how awareness, connection, insight, and purpose can be cultivated, and how flourishing may extend beyond the individual into a more compassionate, connected world. Our introduction music is from "Opening" by Adrienne Torf, © 2025 ABT Music