Norman Farb is an associate professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, where he directs the Regulatory and Affective Dynamics laboratory and the Psychedelics Studies Research Program.
Zindel Segal is Distinguished Professor of Psychology in Mood Disorders at the University of Toronto. He co-developed mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), a psychological treatment that prevents relapse in clinical depression on par with antidepressant medication.
"An accessible synthesis of the neuroscience of sensation,
interfused with a practical set of strategies, tactics and tools,
designed to actively engage and recalibrate capacity to 'sense
one's own senses.' Farb and Segal have outlined the essential
building blocks and provided a straightforward series of practices
to help us more agilely respond and thrive in an ever-changing and
challenging world."--Helen Mayberg, MD, Mount Sinai
"The wisdom in this book is palpable. The authors distill their
deep expertise in neuroscience and mental health into vivid stories
and enticing exercises. You'll come away with practical insights on
why, when, and how certain wellness activities enliven you whereas
others fall flat. Looking to escape habit loops that keep you
stuck? Then read this book, awaken your senses, and stay
curious."--Barbara Fredrickson, PhD, Author of Positivity and Love
2.0
"Norm Farb and Zindel Segal, two renowned contemplative scientists,
have written the go-to book for a deep, sophisticated, and useful
understanding of the brain, the mind, and mood--while illuminating
a fundamental path to flourishing. The secret is 'sense foraging'--
a beautiful practice that opens the door to a more joyful,
connected, and purposeful life. You must try these accessible
exercises and sense for yourself!"--Elissa Epel, PhD, author of New
York Times bestseller The Telomere Effect and The Stress
Prescription
"We are creatures of habit. Our minds--and lives--run largely on
autopilot, which can help us survive day to day, but can get us
stuck in cycles of depression, anxiety or simply getting by. Farb
and Segal expertly unpack the difference between being alive and
truly living, and in the process, make complex neuroscience
accessible. They also guide us with practical tools to awaken to
the freshness of each moment so that we can truly live our lives
Better in Every Sense."--Judson Brewer, MD, PhD, New York Times
bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety and The Craving Mind
"These two highly trained and highly skilled professionals have got
the chops -- and the goods -- to help you genuinely upgrade your
life."--Dan Harris, author of 10% Happier
"When you are feeling stressed or stuck, how do you relate to your
life? In Better in Every Sense the authors take us through the
science of tools to get out of the 'house of habit' and offer ways
to re-engage with your life.
A wonderful new book by Norman Farb and Zindel Segal. Fascinating,
thought-provoking, and so useful in these trying times." --Sharon
Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness and Real Life
"A brilliant, user-friendly, and easy-to-implement framework
explaining why intentionally tuning in to our senses and learning
how to trust them and expand their repertoire in outside-the-box
ways--what the authors call 'sense foraging'--is profoundly
liberative and healing, revolutionary, and yet totally
commonsensical."--Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of MBSR and author of
Coming to Our Senses and Mindfulness Meditation for Pain Relief
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