Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Litchy recounts his journey from life as a monk to becoming a naturopathic doctor.
He shares his insights on how meditation helped him manage ADHD and how it has become integral to both his personal life and professional practice.
The conversation spans topics from the daily life of a monk and the experience of ordination to practical tips on integrating mindfulness into a busy life.
Dr. Litchy also discusses practical strategies for training the mind in a hectic world and provides top wellness tips, making this episode a rich resource for anyone interested in meditation and holistic health.
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Liam is a forest monk who has taught meditation internationally. He advises on advanced meditation research for Harvard Medical School & Mass General Hospital. Liam holds a BA from Yale and an MSc in applied neuroscience from KCL.
SHOW NOTES
0:00 | Introduction to Drew Litchy
9:02 | ADHD in Meditation
12:18 | How Meditation Clicked
13:25 | Straight Mindful Vipassana
19:05 | Jhanas Defined
23:42 | Experience of Ordaining as a Monk
27:40 | Day in the Life of a Monk
45:25 | From Monk to Med School
47:20 | Study on Meditation and HRV
55:20 | How to Train the Mind in a Busy Life
1:02:14 | Sticky Notes
1:10:17 | Homebase for the Mind
1:13:32 | “Waking From the Dream”
1:21:10 | Time Is a Construct
1:25:44 | Meditation Training for Children
1:31:05 | Top Wellness Tips
1:36:40 | Most Common Problems Treated in a Naturopathic Doctor’s Office
LINKS
Drews's website: neighborhoodnaturopathic.com
In this episode, Dr. Andrew Litchy recounts his journey from life as a monk to becoming a naturopathic doctor.
He shares his insights on how meditation helped him manage ADHD and how it has become integral to both his personal life and professional practice.
The conversation spans topics from the daily life of a monk and the experience of ordination to practical tips on integrating mindfulness into a busy life.
Dr. Litchy also discusses practical strategies for training the mind in a hectic world and provides top wellness tips, making this episode a rich resource for anyone interested in meditation and holistic health.
FitMind Neuroscience-Based App: bit.ly/afitmind
Website: fitmind.org
For the full list of FitMind Podcast episodes, visit fitmind.org/podcast.
_________________________________________________________________
FitMind is a mental fitness nonprofit that aims to make science-based meditation accessible to all.
Please subscribe to this channel for new videos, including the upcoming free 30-day course called "Meditation, Science & Bliss."
Website: fitmind.org
App: bit.ly/fitmindtraining
Podcast: fitmind.org/podcast
Liam is a forest monk who has taught meditation internationally. He advises on advanced meditation research for Harvard Medical School & Mass General Hospital. Liam holds a BA from Yale and an MSc in applied neuroscience from KCL.
SHOW NOTES
0:00 | Introduction to Drew Litchy
9:02 | ADHD in Meditation
12:18 | How Meditation Clicked
13:25 | Straight Mindful Vipassana
19:05 | Jhanas Defined
23:42 | Experience of Ordaining as a Monk
27:40 | Day in the Life of a Monk
45:25 | From Monk to Med School
47:20 | Study on Meditation and HRV
55:20 | How to Train the Mind in a Busy Life
1:02:14 | Sticky Notes
1:10:17 | Homebase for the Mind
1:13:32 | “Waking From the Dream”
1:21:10 | Time Is a Construct
1:25:44 | Meditation Training for Children
1:31:05 | Top Wellness Tips
1:36:40 | Most Common Problems Treated in a Naturopathic Doctor’s Office
LINKS
Drews's website: neighborhoodnaturopathic.com
