Join us as we welcome meditation instructor and spiritual confidence coach Erin Harvey, who shares her incredible insights on neuroscience and personal growth. 00:00:15 - Diving into the Science of Meditation Ed outlines the plan to review peer-reviewed studies on meditation and its benefits. 00:00:50 - Meditation and Brain Health Exploring how meditation can improve brain health and cognitive function. 00:02:00 - Understanding Telomeres Discussion on telomeres and their role in cellular aging and health. 00:03:20 - Meditation's Impact on Brain Morphology How meditation can change brain structure, including cortex thickness and gray matter volume. 00:04:20 - Different Meditation Techniques Erin discusses various meditation techniques, including Sahaja yoga and their benefits. 00:05:32 - The Importance of Consistency in Practice The necessity of maintaining a regular meditation practice for lasting benefits. 00:07:30 - Meditation and Inflammation Exploring how meditation can modulate inflammatory responses in the body. 00:08:55 - Meditation and Gene Expression Discussion on how meditation can influence gene expression related to health. 00:09:52 - Meditation for Mental Health Disorders The role of meditation in alleviating symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD.