Episode

The Superpowers in Your Brain’s Wiring with Dr. Richard Davidson and Dr. Cortland Dahl (DL #35)

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Dharma Lab
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Jun 25, 2026
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Summary

Dr. Richard Davidson and Dr. Cortland Dahl explore how stable differences in brain activity may shape personality and the ways we engage with the world. They discuss introversion, anxiety, approach and withdrawal styles, what meditation can change without erasing our natural dispositions, and how meta-awareness can help us find the strengths in our own brain style. This is the third part in a series on Brain Asymmetry: Part 1: Your Brain Is A Storyteller Part 2: The Left Brain / Right Brain Myth Part 3: The Superpowers in Your Brain's Wiring This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dharmalab.co/subscribe