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S5E1 REWIND Into Where East Meets West: Dr. Pete and Dr. Rubin

Psychologists Dr. Pete Economou and Dr. Nikki Rubin re-introduce their podcast bridging Eastern mindfulness practices with Western behavioral science. They share their professional backgrounds, personal journeys with mindfulness, and mission to make psychological science accessible to help people suffer less.

• Pete is a PhD counseling psychologist, Zen practitioner, and associate professor at Rutgers University

• Nikki is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapies and mindfulness

• Both met 10 years ago during their clinical psychology internship in Newark, New Jersey

• Pete's journey with mindfulness began before graduate school, leading to becoming a Zen practitioner

• Nikki discovered mindfulness through her graduate training and maintains a regular yoga practice

• Mindfulness functions as a behavior that aligns with behavioral science principles

• Both Eastern traditions and Western science offer valuable insights for navigating life's challenges

• The podcast aims to provide scientifically sound information about mindfulness without the "woo-woo"

• Future episodes will explore topics including mindfulness, meditation, cognitive behavioral therapy, and racism

Be present, be brave.

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