How Mindfulness Entered Medicine — Dr. Janis Whitlock on MBSR & Mental Health

Developmental psychologist Dr. Janis Whitlock explains the pivotal moment when Jon Kabat-Zinn introduced Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through a medical school — and why that changed everything for evidence-based mental health treatment. From meditation's measurable clinical effects on pain, inflammation, and emotional regulation to the non-dual foundations underlying modern therapeutic modalities, this conversation explores the bridge between ancient contemplative practices and contemporary medicine.