In this episode, Wendy speaks with cognitive and contemplative neuroscientist Amishi Jha about using mindfulness to train attention, and its usefulness particularly in high-stress situations. They cover many topics, including:her own experience of high stress and how that brought her to contemplative practice;her research on how mindfulness can train attention and working memory;the relationship between attention and stress;bringing mindfulness to military populations;the pros and cons of a wandering mind;mindfulness during COVID;the state of contemplative science, and current issues around gender and racial diversity.Full show notes and resources