Nearly half of adults live with high blood pressure, yet only a fraction are able to keep it under control. In this conversation, Dr. Kasim Al-mashat speaks with Dr. Eric Loucks, Director of the Mindfulness Center at Brown University, about why knowledge alone isn’t enough to change health outcomes.

Dr. Loucks explains how stress reactivity, habits, attention, and emotion regulation quietly shape cardiovascular health. He introduces the mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction program and shares how learning to work skillfully with thoughts, emotions, and daily behaviors can support healthier blood pressure, improved wellbeing, and long-term resilience.

#BloodPressure #MindfulnessScience #HeartHealth #StressAndHealth #PreventiveHealth #MindfulnessBasedMedicine #PauseToElevate

🔔 80% of you haven’t subscribed yet—help this content reach more people who can benefit from this by Subscribing!

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

You can contact Eric Loucks by visiting https://vivo.brown.edu/display/eloucks

Books You Might Be Interested In:

📚 "The Mindful College Student" by Eric Loucks - https://amzn.to/4pLetil

📚 "Full Catastrophe Living" by John Kabat Zinn - https://amzn.to/40k5tYv

📚 "When You're Ready, This Is How You Heal" by Brianna Wiest - https://amzn.to/45c0efN

Note: We’re affiliates with the links, meaning if you click a link for a book and make a purchase, we earn small commission at no extra cost to you, which can support this channel. We recommend these books because they are helpful and useful, not because of the minimal commissions we may receive. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals.

Hit subscribe and get ready for a Pause To Elevate now!

Learn more and join free mindfulness and laughter sessions , and give aways by joining our newsletter - visit www.drkasimalmashat.com or www.centreformindfulness.ca.

Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.

Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/

If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.