Sona Dimidjian - Bringing Relationship into Research

In this episode, Wendy speaks with clinical psychologist and contemplative researcher Sona Dimidjian. Sona's career has focused on using contemplative practices to improve mental health, with a focus on systems of inequality. Their conversation covers many topics, including: her path to contemplative practice and research; using collaborative teams in science to reduce bias; how she applies mindfulness to help with postpartum depression; working with young women around stereotypes about appearance; embodied practices delivered through peer instruction; community-engaged participatory research, working "with" and not "for"; creating digital platforms for more equitable dissemination of contemplative programs; and how she brings a lens of anti-racism to her research and teaching. Full show notes and resources