The ‘self’ in the Buddhist tradition is a complex and rich topic.

Walking us smoothly through potentially choppy water is Monash University's Dr Monima Chadra, a senior lecturer in Philosophy.

Monima’s research focuses on the cross-cultural philosophy of mind - and she's particularly interested in how the self overlaps with how we typically think of of self control and perception.

How can equanimity improve the human experience?

Joey’s book Why Mindfulness Is Not Enough… paints a fascinating picture in which equanimity is a bridge that moves mindfulness to compassion.

How can we effectively integrate mindfulness into education?

Monash University's very own Professor Craig Hassed is an author and internationally renowned mindfulness expert.

Hosts Jamie Slevin and Dr Mark Miller reflect on the lessons of the podcast so far. Mixing their own experiences with the key themes of the Contemplative Science Podcast, Mark and Jamie share their thoughts on what we've covered so far.

Recently co-founding the European Institute for Global Well-being, her research develops and applies frameworks on the nature of cognition.

We dive into the free energy principle, the relationship of digitisation and wellbeing, and why ‘cognition is everything that we do’!

Change is a hugely challenging part of the human experience. Today, we're joined by author, Buddhist teacher and former nun Kaira Jewel Lingo.

Sharing philosophies and learnings to help us deal with change, Kaira walks us through the role equanimity and impermanence in dealing with change.

What is the ideal dose of mindfulness? Like with any medicine, dose is a complex topic.

Does bigger dose equal bigger benefit? How do we measure such subjective outcomes?

What do we mean when we talk about guidance?

We welcome scholar and researcher Dr Michael Lifshitz to break down his work in the field.

Michael is interested in practices that aim to transform our subjective experience, whether meditation, hypnosis, placebo, prayer, psychedelics… the list goes on.

Can we use psychedelics to help wellbeing?

Taking us through this hotly contested topic, subject of both ‘warranted enthusiasm and caution’, is Adam Safron.

We need to fall in love with every part of ourselves.

This is a key takeaway from today’s enlightening discussion with Janusz Welin, founder of the Deep Mindfulness Collective.

Master meditator and leader of residential retreats all over the world, Janusz brings a wealth of knowledge and musings on meditative practice.

More meditation does not always equal more progress!

We are delighted today to have the opportunity to share research from our very own Dr Mark Miller.

What are the five contemplative landmarks? And what do they say about our meditation practice?

Terje is a master meditator, whose work brings together the worlds of neuroscience, spirituality and community.

How can you fundamentally change your relationship with the external world?

Joining today to share the messages of the very latest cognitive research on yoga and meditation is Harvard Medical School's Sara Lazar.

What do you know about trauma?

Joining today to lift the lid on the weight of individual and collective trauma, is Michelle Cassandra Johnson.

Michelle shares practical tips for integrating mindfulness into your life, for the good of all society.

How much do you know about Kemetic Yoga? If you're like most people, not much!

Enter Kemetic Yoga legend Yirser Ra Hotep, master instructor of Yoga and the creator of the YogaSkills Method.

What is actually happening when we fall in love?

Diving into the heart of the matter is leading expert Dr Lucy Brown. Lucy's research is at the crossroads of love, neuroscience and meditation.

Can mindfulness aid addiction, depression and pain?

We welcome Antoine Lutz, a pioneering researcher of contemplative practices.

What is authentic happiness? And how can you find it?

Enter Doug Veenhof. Doug describes happiness as a 'process of subtraction'.

Join us for a disarming and radical approach to achieving happiness.

Why isn’t wellbeing part of the school curriculum?

Dissatisfaction and anxiety levels are rising - and young people are effected worse than any other demographic.

How does modern psychiatry interact with the mystical, psychedelic or magical?

With difficulty!

Dr Daniel Ingram is attempting to change that.