Understanding Meditation and Why it's Relevant in Today's World

In this episode, Matthew has a discussion with Jason Kniola.  He is a licensed therapist that works with individuals suffering from substance use disorder.  He works at the Parkdale Center which is a treatment center that caters mainly to healthcare providers.  Jason integrates meditation in to his therapy and in to his own life.  Matthew and Jason discuss what meditation is and how it can be integrated in to one's life, why it is an important practice in today's stressful environment, and different resources one can seek to learn more and use to get started in the practice easily.

Some recommended resources:

Apps:
Insight Timer
Headspace
Calm
Aura
10% Happier

Jason's workplace:
parkdalecenter.com

Support for Frontline Workers:
Support the Front

The Switch Device from Komuso Design, a device that assists in breath work and meditation,  that is mentioned in the episode:
For anyone who is interested in checking it out, you can follow this link and receive 15% off your order:
komusodesign.com/matthew-zinder

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