Media

Talks

February 6, 2024

Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies, Melbourne, Australia

Dose-response in mindfulness programs and practices - leaning into the unexpected

June 30, 2023

Cheetah House, Providence, RI, USA

How Much Mindfulness is Best? What the evidence says about dose in mindfulness programs and practices.

With a plethora of mindfulness programs and practices offered — from brief, app-based practices to online programs, to face-to-face courses, to retreats — how do we know which “dose” of mindfulness is most helpful for individuals? There is a common belief that more is better when it comes to engaging in mindfulness programs and practices. However, this may not always be the case, especially for people with different prior experiences of mindfulness. This talk presents some unexpected research evidence of studies examining and comparing different doses of mindfulness programs and practices, followed by a discussion on which mindfulness dose might be best, and for whom.

How Much Mindfulness Is Best?Findings from two novel studies investigating the relationship between mindfulness "dose" and outcomes.

May 17, 2023

WorkLifePsych, London UK

CommunityPlus Masterclass: First Steps in Mindfulness with Dr Sarah Strohmaier

In this masterclass, Dr. Sarah Strohmaier will explain what mindfulness is, how it's beneficial for our wellbeing and how you can start a simple mindfulness practice. She'll also bust a few common myths and misunderstandings about mindfulness along the way.

Sarah's PhD explored the benefits of different "doses" of mindfulness practices, including shorter practices (they can sometimes work better than longer ones!) and is an experienced mindfulness researcher. You'll leave this session with a better understanding of mindfulness and a practical insight into how to make it work for you.

Podcast interviews

July 2, 2024

Breaking down mindfulness myths: The role of dose and practice with Dr Sarah Strohmaier

The Kintsugi Podcast, New York, NY, USA

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January 23, 2023

Minds Matter Podcast, Season 2, #12: Your Mind on Meditation & Mindfulness, with Dr Sarah Strohmaier

Monash Centre for for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies, Melbourne, Australia

Your Mind on Meditation & Mindfulness, with Dr. Sarah StrohmaierListen to this episode from Minds Matter on Spotify. Is more of a good thing always better? We know this isn't the case with exercise and eating, but does the same idea apply to meditation and mindfulness? This week on the podcast Dr. Sarah Strohmaier talks about her research on 'dose' meditation. Her research found that more mindfulness isn't always the best approach. We discuss how mindfulness and meditation help reduce anxiety and stress and what brain regions are involved in these processes. Ava and Beth share their own experiences with meditation practices.

January 12, 2023

My Pocket Psych: The Psychology of the Workplace. Episode #126: Firt steps in Mindfulness, with Dr Sarah Strohmaier

WorkLifePsych, London, UK

Ep 126: First steps in Mindfulness, with Dr. Sarah Strohmaier - WorkLifePsych

June 21, 2022

The Contemplative Science Podcast, Monash University Melbourne, Australia. Episode #19: Getting The Dose Right: how much mindfulness? With Dr Sarah Strohmaier