Featured Guest, psychiatrist Norman E. Rosenthal, who coined the term Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), joins Kari to talk about SAD, transcendental meditation, and mindfulness. Runner of the Week, Erica Barton shares how she went from couch potato to marathoner—all while being legally blind. Serena Marie, RD, talks about the benefits potato skins (not the appetizer!). Kari and Serena talk about parsnip chips and kettlebells in this week’s installment of Gratitude Jar. Pssst! Want to learn how to become luckier and more focused? There’s this little thing called transcendental meditation that might just blow your mind. It can help you connect your body and mind; build a better brain; be in the zone; accept losses; and so much more! On the show today, Kari chats with world-renowned psychiatrist, public speaker, and best-selling author Norman E. Rosenthal about Seasonal Affective Disorder, transcendental meditation, and mindfulness. Here are some links to books mentioned during the interview: Super Mind: How to Boost Performance and Live a Richer and Happier Life Through Transcendental Meditation by Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal Transcendence: Healing and Transformation Through Transcendental Meditation by Dr. Norman E Rosenthal and Dr. Mehmet C. Oz The Gift of Adversity: The Unexpected Benefits of Life's Difficulties, Setbacks, and Imperfections by Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal The Emotional Revolution: Harnessing the Power of Your Emotions for a More Positive Life by Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal Winter Blues, Fourth Edition: Everything You Need to Know to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder by Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits—to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life by Gretchen Rubin The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time by Arianna Huffington Featured Guest: Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal Norman E. Rosenthal is a world-renowned psychiatrist, public speaker, and best-selling author who is known for his innovative research and inspirational writings. Kari interviews him this week about transcendental meditation, mindfulness, SAD, and much more! Pleate note: Always consult your physician. The following interview is not intended to replace the advice of your physician or medical care provider. Rosenthal is currently Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine and is listed as one of the best doctors in America. He is a highly cited researcher who has written over 200 scholarly articles, and authored or co-authored eight popular books. These include Winter Blues, the New York Times bestseller Transcendence: Healing and Transformation Through Transcendental Meditation, and the Los Angeles Times bestseller The Gift of Adversity. Rosenthal has conducted numerous clinical trials of medications and alternative treatments, such as transcendental meditation for psychiatric disorders, and the treatment of depression with Botox. He is the TRLS June Book Club author, for his book, Super Mind: How to Boost Performance and Live a Richer and Happier Life Through Transcendental Meditation. Rosenthal has SAD himself and talks about his experiences with the disorder. He talks a bit about the signs/symptoms of SAD versus when you have the “winter blues.” When meditating, you get fluxes of alpha waves, especially in the frontal areas of the brain, that are soothing. Rosenthal talks about brain coherence, which means different parts of the brain experience the same wavelengths at the same time. This is associated with the brain collaborating and being more efficient. He explains the difference between mindfulness and medita Kari talks about the “Jon Kabat-Zinn” way of meditation and Deepak Chopra and Oprah’s meditation class. Kari talks about mindfulness stress-based reduction training. Transcendental meditation can help in the following ways: connecting body and mind, building a better brain, being in th