Episode notes

Neuroscientist Dr Rishidev Chaudhuri shares his intense episodes of Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorder around fears of death that began in high school, which caused him, for example, to wash his hands until they bled. He shares his interest in Zen Buddhism, vipassana meditation and mysticism, and how they helped with intrusive thinking. We conclude with his vision for the future of his life and neuroscience research.

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vipassanaobsessivecompulsivemysticismzenfear