Chaplains and Religious Life

Dr. Lia Antico is currently a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Mindfulness Center at Brown University, School of Public Health. Her research investigates the behavioral and neural mechanisms underlying various states of mind and body, focusing specifically on burnout and anxiety. She develops and tests interventions based on mindfulness aimed at preventing or alleviating burnout and fostering well-being and flourishing at work, especially among healthcare professionals.

Dr. Antico is a qualified teacher of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program and leads mindfulness meditations in both secular and spiritual contexts. In collaboration with the Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life at Brown University, she aims to cultivate curiosity, wisdom, and compassion.

She is deeply interested in helping people discover and create a space for contemplative practices from various spiritual traditions, particularly within the Christian tradition, including Ignatian Contemplation, Lectio Divina, and Centering Prayers. Additionally, she advocates for Contemplation in Action, promoting a connection between meditation and everyday life. She emphasizes the importance of integrating mindfulness into daily activities, work, and relationships.

Dr. Antico enjoys building communities grounded in authenticity, inclusion, and trust. As an explorer, she loves adventures in nature—whether on islands or in the mountains. She is always eager to organize retreats and share the joy of both inner and outer exploration with others, fostering well-being in mind, body and soul.