Gustavo Diez - Neurociencia, física y meditación

Gustavo Diez is one of the most authoritative voices at the intersection of mindfulness and neuroscience in Spain. A physicist by training and a PhD in neuroscience, Gustavo founded Nirakara almost two decades ago, a pioneering institute dedicated to researching, teaching, and disseminating contemplative practices applied to mental health and well-being. Behind this journey lies a profound personal quest: a story marked by rigor, sensitivity, science, meditation, and a very special relationship with the body, mystery, and the human experience. In this conversation, we talk about success and meaning, mind and body, science and spirituality, and what it means to live the second half of life with greater presence, integration, and connection to what truly moves us. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Preview 02:46 Gustavo's Journey: From Physics to Neuroscience 10:57 Childhood and the Impact of Conditional Love 19:00 The Abyss of Meaninglessness and the Search for Resonance 23:07 The Transformative Experience in Peru with Psychoactive Substances 40:43 Integrating Body and Mental Health 48:21 Meditation and Processing Discomfort 57:41 Undressing, Studying, and Detecting Fear Follow us on our social media: •LinkedIn:   / secondhalf-fm   •X: https://x.com/SecondHalf_fm •Instagram:   / secondhalf.fm   •TikTok:   / secondhalf.fm   •Facebook:   / 61581470426982