Trauma tends to leave deep scars on the psyche and spirit, yet there exists a path to healing, especially when accompanied by meditation. So, in this week’s episode of Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella is joined by professor Dessa Bergen-Cico, Ph.D.

As a professor in the Department of Public Health, as well as faculty in the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program at Syracuse University, Dessa Bergen-Cico, Ph.D. possesses extensive knowledge on trauma. But beyond the lecture halls, she is a Certified Addiction Specialist (CAS), Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and a Certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher.

In the episode, Dessa Bergen-Cico, Ph.D. first outlines trauma recovery, listing hypervigilance, ruminants, and explosive rage, as common experiences that meditation can help to alleviate. To add, she asserts that those who might not necessarily have information on the trauma at the front of their minds might find meditation more effective as compared to talk therapy.

Together, Marie and Dessa Bergen-Cico, Ph.D. walk through the journey of recovery with mindfulness-based meditation, discussing the three key practices used: sitting, gentle stretching, and body scanning.

So, for an eye-opening conversation about the role of meditation in trauma recovery, tune in to this enlightening episode!

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It is common knowledge that eating well and exercising are the hallmarks of a healthy lifestyle. But what about sleep hygiene? This week on Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella chats with sleep consultant Samantha Sadighi about all the work that goes into becoming a successful sleeper.

As a psychology graduate and former insomniac with over 20 years of corporate experience, Samantha Sadighi channels a wealth of knowledge into helping professionals overcome their sleep difficulties using evidence and research-based techniques. In her sleep consultancy practice, Samantha Sadighi offers a holistic approach, taking her time to learn about her clients and their circumstances.

In this episode, Samantha Sadighi sheds light on how different sleep hygiene can look across various groups of people, sharing that sleep cycle and age group can play a huge role in the duration of an adequate sleep for individuals. That aside, she highlights the importance of paying attention to temperature, noise, and mattress comfort, revealing her personal mattress pick.

Together, Marie and Samantha Sadighi discuss nutrition and eating habits that may affect sleep quality, as well as common misconceptions that continue to persist. So, tune in for an episode flowing with expert knowledge and insights on how to make sleep work for you.

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