From facing mental illness to changing the culture around mental health and wellness, Dr. Megan Jones Bell, Chief Science Officer at Headspace, shows how our vulnerability can be our greatest strength.
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THE IMPACT. Megan:
- Is Chief Science Officer at Headspace, the meditation app now used by almost 60 million people
- Was previously chief science officer and founding team member at Lantern
- Focuses on making mental healthcare more effective, more affordable, and more accessible while changing the culture around mental health and wellness
- Is consulting assistant professor at Stanford University
- Has a master’s degree and doctorate in clinical psychology from PGSP-Stanford University
THE JOURNEY. In our conversation, we explore:
- Integrating both positive and challenging forces of childhood into a career
- Balancing the certainty of knowing the direction and the uncertainty of not having a paved path
- The freedom of letting go of expectations and being yourself
- How we could create more mindful organizations and societies
