Scientific Bridges | Dr. Simon Goldberg | Chung Huong Institute Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Simon Goldberg and Ven. Sucandra explore the integration of Eastern and Western practices, the need for a culture of well-being in academia, and the challenges of measuring the impact of digital mindfulness practices. Simon discusses the development of the Center for Healthy Minds Program app, aimed at making meditation more accessible while honoring its core essence. Dr. Simon Goldberg reflects on the transformative nature of his academic journey and the importance of collaboration in addressing mental health issues. His work highlights innovative pathways for enhancing mental resilience and emotional healing in a digital world.

Dr. Goldberg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling Psychology and Core Faculty at the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He conducts research on psychotherapy, with a specific emphasis on the effects of and mechanisms underlying meditation- and mindfulness-based interventions. He completed a 5-year, NIH-funded K23 award focused on the delivery of meditation training through mobile health technology and is currently completing a 5-year NIH-funded R24 grant focused on evaluating the evidence of meditation and other complementary health interventions through research synthesis (e.g., meta-analysis). He has clinical experience working with military veterans and has conducted research on veteran mental health. He has served on the editorial board for the Journal of Counseling Psychology, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Research, and American Psychologist. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Today, CNBC, The Week, and Scientific American.