# On Flourishing Despite Life's Challenges | Richard Davidson & Cortland Dahl

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Podcast: [The Courageous Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-courageous-life-1131008)
Published: 2026-04-02T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In their powerful new book, Born to Flourish, Renowned neuroscientists and contemplative teachers Dr. Richard J. Davidson and Dr. Cortland Dahl offer a radical and hopeful idea: All of us come into the world with an innate capacity for kindness, compassion, and human flourishing. Through a powerful blend of storytelling, pioneering research, and ancient Buddhist wisdom, they reveal how reconnecting with our true nature can transform not only ourselves but also our divided wo...

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