Mindfulness meditation has exploded in popularity, touted for its ability to reduce stress and improve well-being. But what happens when meditation does more harm than good? This episode explores the often-overlooked dark side of mindfulness, revealing the surprising prevalence of adverse effects and why they're often silenced.

Join us as we uncover:

• The shocking percentage of meditators who experience negative side effects
• Why these adverse effects often go unreported and undiscussed
• The types of challenges meditators face, from anxiety and insomnia to dissociation and even re-traumatization
• How the research community is working to improve safety and minimize harm [8-13]
• What you need to know to practice mindfuln ...