Join Dr. Dawson Church, a best-selling science writer, to explore the leading edge of health and happiness, along with practical techniques to maximize your wellbeing.
Ali and Atman Smith are Baltimore-born brothers who co-founded the Holistic Life Foundation (HLF) in 2001. Raised in a household immersed in yoga and meditation, they deepened their practice during college at the University of Maryland. Motivated to revitalize their West Baltimore community, they established HLF to provide yoga, mindfulness, and wellness programs to underserved populations. Their initiatives have reached over 200,000 individuals across diverse settings, including schools, detention centers, and wellness centers. In their book Let Your Light Shine they share insights on mindfulness and community empowerment. Here they and Dawson discuss: Their background Counseling those in trauma Sympathetic dominance breathing Connecting with people authentically to lay the foundation Why other people will see the difference in you before you see it in yourself Being Social Entrepreneurs The Holistic Life Foundation's mission Their new program for changing detention to meditation To learn more about Ali, Atman, and The Holistic Life Foundation: https://holisticlifefoundation.org/ Find host Dr. Dawson Church at: http://dawsongift.com/ To order Dawson's newest book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #sq #trauma #yoga #mindfulness #community #holisticlifefoundation
Sharad Paul is a physician and the author of several books in the field of skin, medicine, and genomics such as Skin, a Biography and The Genetics of Health. He has been honored by several professional societies for his contributions to patient centered care in several countries. His latest book is called Biohacking Your Genes. Here he and Dawson discuss: Simple health hacks you can do yourself The importance of positivity The truth about stress Why genes are typical of an entire species, not an individual Lifestyle research and statistics Natural remedies Support from food / diet To learn more about Dr. Paul's work and books: https://skininyourgameblog.drsharadpaul.com/ Find host Dr. Dawson Church at: http://dawsongift.com/ To order Dawson's newest book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #sq #gene #nutrition #genetics #skin
Shakti Durga is a spiritual teacher, healer, author, sacred musician, and founder of transformative initiatives that uplift human consciousness and create inner peace. She established the charities Shanti Mission and The Wellbeing Initiative to foster spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical well-being. She has written five transformational books and produced numerous spiritual music and mantra albums. Before embarking on her spiritual vocation, she was a practicing Trial Attorney. She resides in New South Wales, Australia and teaches world-wide. Here she and Dawson discuss: How meditation evolves you Questioning, are we moving into the Age of Aquarius? Looking back 100 years, you see a great change Contrast and free will Developing an inner spaciousness Feeling content in our own being and thinking about others What can you do to give back? Visioning, non attachment, and surrender Processing collective trauma Practices that can bring us into elevated states The energy of the people around us and how that can affect us Releasing energy that isn't yours through the breath How do we find our highest energy? Breathing into the heart, contemplating love and compassion For more about the work of Shakti Durga: https://shaktidurga.com/ Find host Dr. Dawson Church at: http://dawsongift.com/ And to order Dawson's newest book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #sq #consciousness
High Energy Health host, Dawson Church, PhD, just released his latest book, Spiritual Intelligence. The book reveals the breakthrough science behind Spiritual Intelligence... how your thoughts, emotions, and beliefs literally shape your brain and gene expression. You'll discover how to activate your brain's Enlightenment Network, reduce stress hormones like cortisol, and rewire your neural pathways for joy, resilience, and self-transcendence. Drawing from the latest neuroscience, peak states research, and personal practice, Dawson shows how simple daily actions like mindfulness, meditation, and EFT can lead to extraordinary mental clarity, emotional balance, and even reverse aging in the brain. In this solo episode, he shares: The unhappiness of his early journey How many of us learned the biochemistry of stress even before we were born About the stress hormone cortisol Why stress is epigenetic, creating molecules like adrenaline and cortisol MRI studies have now mapped the brain circuits active in long term meditators “The Enlightenment Network” How to dig ourselves out of the pit of stress Ways we can stimulate the neural bundles of the Enlightenment Network so they grow How Spiritual Intelligence changes your every day life Specifics on how Spiritual Intelligence enables you to meet challenges with wisdom and resilience Find Dr. Dawson Church at: http://dawsongift.com/ And to order Dawson's newest book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #sq #theenlightenmentnetwork
Eben Alexander, MD, was an academic neurosurgeon for over 25 years, including 15 years at the Brigham & Women's Hospital, Children's Hospital, and Harvard Medical School in Boston. In 2008, he experienced a transcendental Near-Death Experience (NDE) during a week-long coma from an inexplicable brain infection that completely transformed his worldview. A pioneering scientist and modern thought leader in the emerging science that acknowledges the primacy of consciousness in the universe, he is the author of the New York Times #1 bestseller Proof of Heaven, The Map of Heaven and Living in a Mindful Universe. Here he and Dawson discuss: Dr. Alexander's story Binaural beats Remote viewing and precognition Shedding baggage with our soul group between lifetimes Soul agreements The life review as from the perspective of everyone involved The Golden Rule: written into the fabric of the universe The link between intuition and meditation Releasing suppressed emotions Trusting in the universe and increased positive emotions To learn more about Dr. Eben Alexander: https://ebenalexander.com/ Find host Dr. Dawson Church at: http://dawsongift.com/ And to order Dawson's newest book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #neardeath #lifereview #proofofheaven
Sadhvi Saraswatiji, PhD, is the author of Come Home to Yourself and Hollywood to the Himalayas. She graduated from Stanford University and for more than two decades has lived at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India. She has presented to groups ranging from the United Nations to the Parliament of World Religions on topics ranging from conscious business to science and spirituality to sustainable development and is renowned as a spiritual bridge between Eastern and Western culture. In this discussion, Dawson and Sadhvi share personal stories and experiences on topics such as: Experience of the divine and being infinite Living in Rishikesh The solution to so much of our suffering Which of our sufferings is objective over which we have no control? Where is our inner wellbeing hooked into a story about how others should behave? The highest calling in a human birth is to experience who we are How we can be conscious of being conscious How we can look at the mind and emotions to recognize “I am not that” Oneness with the universe Our purpose or dharma as this particular human body Choosing peace regardless of how others are Remembering every day that we are not our body or our story The goal is to do while remaining in being, fulfilling our dharma To explore Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswatiji's work: https://divineshaktifoundation.org/about/sadhvi-bhagawati/ Find Dawson at: http://dawsongift.com/ And to order Dawson's newest book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #oneness #consciousness #beinginfinite #comehometoyourself
Elizabeth Husserl is a registered investment advisor representative, financial advisor, and cofounder of Peak360 Wealth Management, a boutique wealth planning firm. She is the author of The Power of Enough: Finding Joy in Your Relationship with Money. She holds an MA in East-West psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and has led workshops at major tech companies, including Airbnb, Unity, and Google. Here she and Dawson discuss: How to put “joy” and “money” in the same sentence Asking yourself: What, to me, represents wealth? The mandala of the 12 dimensions of wealth “Financial DNA,” or the ways that family beliefs shape money behaviors Exercise: Go back in your lineage, what beliefs did your ancestors hold? How to have a conversation with money to work through moments of scarcity Money as a spiritual guide Money as a doorway to self-knowledge To learn more about Elizabeth's work: www.elizabethhusserl.com Find Dawson's work at: http://dawsongift.com/ And to order Dawson's newest book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #money #wealth #abundance #powerofenough #relationshipwithmoney
Helané Wahbeh, ND, MCR, is the Director of Research at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and an adjunct assistant professor at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Wahbeh is the author of some 90+ peer-reviewed publications and the book The Science of Channeling: Why You Should Trust Your Intuition. Her VET-MIND study was funded by the National Institutes of Health and examined the mechanisms of meditation for combat veterans with PTSD. Her current research interests include healing stress and trauma and extended human capacities. She is a Board Member and Past President of the Parapsychological Association and has been meditating for two decades. Here she and Dawson discuss: Noetic Signature: experience of our inner wisdom How to differentiate from your ego and your higher self? Exercise: To what question would you like intuitive information? Noetic knowing shows up in one of 12 different ways Meditation: An introduction to the inner world The ability all humans have to access energy and information Types of channelings Why studies correlate childhood trauma with psychic experiences and mediumship How two studies in UK found that psychic abilities run in families Study comparing the full genome of a psychic to controls Study discovery: a unique noncoding gene on chromosome 7 in the psychic group To learn more about the Institute of Noetic Sciences: https://noetic.org/ Find Dawson's work at: http://dawsongift.com/ And to order Dawson's newest book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #channeling #intuition #noetic #ions
Andrew Holecek offers seminars internationally on meditation, lucid dreaming, and the art of dying. He has studied sleep yoga, bardo yoga, and other traditional practices with living masters in India and Nepal. Holecek is a talented writer who has published books, Dreams of Light and Dream Yoga, and had articles appear in Psychology Today, Parabola, Lion's Roar, Tricycle, Utne Reader, Buddhadharma, Light of Consciousness, and many other periodicals. He also hosts the popular "Edge of Mind" podcast and is the founder of the Night Club Community, a support platform for nocturnal meditations. Here he and Dawson discuss: Chongyam Trungpa: “Meditation isn't a sedative, it's a laxative” Andrew's background The aspects of the unconscious mind Cognitive scientists tell us 95 percent of what we do is driven by unconscious patterns How to start making the unconscious processes conscious How can you attain something you already have? The problem with the concept of a Spiritual Path The Saint who said: “Enlightenment was my biggest disappointment” Underneath all the experience is openness Why we are a localization of consciousness Andrew's definition of meditation: habituation to openness The 5 nocturnal meditations Using your sleep for your psychospiritual development To learn more about Andrew's work: https://www.andrewholecek.com/ Find Dawson's work at: http://dawsongift.com/ And to preorder Dawson's next book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #unconscious #spiritualpath #consciousness
Mandy Morris is a bestselling author, speaker, and coach specializing in personal development and manifesting techniques. She is the author of several books including The Guilt Within and The Promise. Known for her empowering work on aligning thoughts, emotions, and actions to create a fulfilling life, she inspires global audiences through her books, courses, and workshops. Mandy's compassionate approach blends science and spirituality, helping individuals uncover their highest potential and live purposefully. Here she and Dawson discuss: Mandy's story What challenge do you believe you can't get through? What small change will you commit to 100%? From that day to me finding my husband was 2 weeks Ask: “Why are we manifesting what we don't want?” Transmutation of trauma into light Being in the head rather than in the heart Mastering yourself: life will never be perfect What lights your soul up? Look for just the next step, you don't need to see the destination Clearing the clutter Learn more about Mandy at: https://www.mandymorris.love/ Find Dawson's work at: http://dawsongift.com/ And to preorder Dawson's next book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #trauma #mindfulness #manifestation
Fleet Maull, PhD, is a consultant, motivational speaker, social entrepreneur, and authorized teacher in the Zen and Tibetan Buddhist traditions. He is the founder of the Prison Mindfulness Institute and the Heart Mind Institute. He is the author of Radical Responsibility: How to Move Beyond Blame, Fearlessly Live Your Highest Purpose, and Become an Unstoppable Force for Good and Dharma in Hell: The Prison Writings of Fleet Maull. Here he and Dawson discuss: Fleet's background Exercise 1: What dark part of your life feels like it can never be fixed? Exercise 2: Regulate breath, posture, voice, get ourselves out of fight flight Finding a nugget of time when you're in wellbeing, and build on that Why healing the world starts with our individual work How genetically we've inherited the collective trauma of the human race Plugging back into quantum field The three views of human nature The goals at Heart Mind Institute What are the three simplest foundational practices (breathwork, witness perspective/mindfulness, and bodywork) To learn more about Fleet and the Heart Mind Institute: https://www.heartmind.co/ Find Dawson's work at: http://dawsongift.com/ And to preorder Dawson's next book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #heartmindinstitute #collectivetrauma #mindfulness
Ofer Niv is a transformational healer, mentor, and guide who specializes in shamanic energy work. He was born and raised on a kibbutz in Israel, Ofer served as a Commander in the Israeli army and studied philosophy and math before moving to the US. He studied computer science at UCLA and then worked for more than 35 years as in IT at Wells Fargo. A personal health crisis motivated him to search for healing beyond conventional medicine, and he now guides others in their healing journeys. Here he and Dawson discuss: Ofer's background The question to ponder: What in your body seems like something you can't change? Finding the source of problems; the seed might be in a previous lifetime Could your condition have a spiritual and energetic origin? High-frequency light Divine light oneness Scalar waves How our individual meditation sessions radiate out to the world In meditation, see your light radiating out For more about Ofer Niv's work: https://alchemicalflame.com/ Find Dawson's work at: http://dawsongift.com/ And to preorder Dawson's next book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #healing #shamanicenergy
Rick Olderman is a sports and orthopedic physical therapist, and the author of Pain Patterns and several other books. He has 30 years of clinical experience with chronic pain patients. Here Rick and Dawson discuss: The definition of acute versus chronic pain The 3 problems that cause almost all back pain Exercise: identifying chronic back pain by lying down, legs bent vs flat Why the posture with knees bent feels better? Fascial myofibroblasts have 6x the flexibility of regular fascia Old injuries What to do if you're walking poorly and triggering pain? Tension in lower back Unlocking your knees Rick has so much wisdom to share; you can find him at: https://rickolderman.com/ View Dawson's work at: http://dawsongift.com/ And to preorder Dawson's next book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #painpatterns #sportstherapy #orthopedic #chronicpain
Leah Linder is a naturopathic physician with a focus on botanicals and nutrition, and expertise in natural supplement formulation and manufacture. She is also a Master Gardener. Pam Conboy is a doctoral student in naturopathic medicine. She has spent her professional years educating practitioners about nutritional supplementation. Both are ordained ministers and shamanic practitioners. Here they and Dawson discuss: Research on psilocybin for PTSD and addictions Microdosing Plant medicine for profound understanding of something beyond self Lifestyle management Serotonin receptors which synthesizes other neurotransmitters Transcendence of self Dopamine and oxytocin Failure to seek social support The many layers of trauma For more information about Leah and Pam: https://www.setasseminary.org/ View Dawson's work at: http://dawsongift.com/ And to preorder Dawson's next book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #naturalsupplementation #trauma #psilocybin
Jennifer McLean is the author of 5 books and has appeared on FOX, ABC, CBS and other media. She created the first online summit in the personal development space, Healing With The Masters, which reached millions over 17 seasons. She is the creator of the Spontaneous Transformation Technique (STT) which helps release unconscious and unresolved trauma from the body. Jennifer and Dawson have been friends for many years, and here they share about: Jennifer's background Soul intention How dissonance creates a yearning for harmony The reason why the body doesn't know the difference between reality and a story Deep compassion and trust Fact: One thought of compassion is more powerful than evil Using the moment of your reaction to heal the part of you that's ready to heal The importance of spending 3 minutes just feeling your feelings Exercise: Say “I feel X” without telling the story behind the feeling Jennifer can be found at: www.spontaneoustransformationcertification.com/horoscope-stts View Dawson's work at: http://dawsongift.com/ And to preorder Dawson's next book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #spontaneoustransformationtechnique #compassion #trauma
Dr. Carol Orsborn is the best-selling author of over 35 books including Spiritual Aging: Weekly Reflections for Embracing Life. Her earlier books include The Making of an Old Soul: Aging as the Fulfillment of Life's Promise and Older, Wiser, Fiercer. She has appeared on Oprah, NBC Nightly News and on The Today Show among many others. She has helped brands such as Ford, AARP, Prudential and Humana communicate with Baby Boomers. Carol and Dawson discuss: Why aging in the best of times is difficult Searching for meaning and purpose Exploring aging as a spiritual experience Carol's story How to age positively What to do when you feel powerless and alone Unprecedented joy and fulfillment Learning to love aging is a new skill The reasons why older you get, the freer you get Living passionately and fully at any age Discover more about Carol's work at: https://carolorsborn.com/ View Dawson's work at: http://dawsongift.com/ And to preorder Dawson's next book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #aging #spiritualaging #embracinglife
Theresa Cheung has been researching and writing about spirituality, dreams and the paranormal for the past twenty-five years. Her books, including The Premonition Code and Dreaming of Your Future have been translated into over 40 languages. She has appeared on many media outlets including the BBC, Coast to Coast, and ITV, and has her own popular spiritual podcast called White Shores. She works closely with scientists studying consciousness. Here she and Dawson discuss: Theresa's background Why where your attention goes during the day appears in your dreams Dream journaling Avoiding screens an hour before sleep Allowing the first half of your day to be quiet time just for you How dreams can alert you to medical conditions you might not know you have How the dreaming mind knows that your real wealth is your soul Ways dreams can show you your unconscious mindsets; things you aren't admitting to yourself Looking beneath the surface for meaning The practice of seeing your waking day as a dream For more about Theresa's work: https://www.theresacheung.com/ For more about Dawson and his work: https://dawsonchurch.com/ And to preorder Dawson's next book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #dreams #consciousness
Jiulio Consiglio is a spiritual teacher and the author of Your Inner Healer, Open Your Third Eye, and The Healing Frequency. He focuses on the transformative power of inner stillness, the mind-body-spirit connection and the development of psychic abilities. His message is that there is life beyond fear and incessant thinking, and it is found in the dimension of inner stillness. Here he and Dawson discuss: Jiulio's story When you allow negative thoughts to remain unchallenged In the Inner Stillness, the mind is silence Surrender, trust, faith, no inner conflict Living moment by moment How attachment to outcomes is the source of our suffering, not desire Fearlessness, empowerment discernment unconditional love From the inner stillness you're observing the outer world Becoming aware of the thinking mind and then the space between thoughts Enlightenment is awareness of inner stillness Why we never change when we're uncomfortable In the enlightenment state you're observing the outside world The key is to choose love and stillness consistently For more information about Jiulio: https://www.jiulioconsiglio.com/ For more about Dawson: https://dawsonchurch.com/ And to preorder Dawson's next book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #innerstillness #healingfrequency
C.J. Llewelyn, MEd, is a licensed professional counselor in private practice. She works with clients struggling with trauma and addiction. C.J. is a trained Internal Family Systems therapist and certified in EMDR. She uses polyvagal theory as a foundation for her work. She is a Reiki Master and curious observer of the human condition. Her book Chakras and the Vagus Nerve reveals the psychological dimensions each of your chakras holds and explains how your body experiences the pain of trauma. Here she and Dawson discuss: Vagus patterns in the chakras Filtering and attuning to reading energies Feeling safe in our bodies allows us to connect with our spiritual experiences Compassionate connection with self and others The vagus nerve is bilateral, so as we use bilateral eye movements or tapping we no longer respond somatically to triggering stimuli When the trauma is cleared, you feel different in your body Exercise: Be curious about the energy in your body To learn more about C.J.'s books and work: https://cjllewelyn.com/ Dawson can be found at: https://dawsonchurch.com/ And to preorder Dawson's next book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #highenergyhealth #eft #meditation #chakras #vagusnerve #blissbrain #mindtomatter #spiritualintelligence
James Doty, MD is a Tulane-trained neurosurgeon, Stanford professor, and New York Times bestselling author of Mind Magic and Into the Magic Shop. He is the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford, of which His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the founding benefactor. He holds multiple patents and is the former CEO of Accuray (ARAY:NASDAQ). Dr. Doty has given support to a number of charitable organizations supporting peace initiatives and providing healthcare throughout the world. Additionally, he has supported research, provided scholarships and endowed chairs at multiple universities. Here he and Dawson reflect on: James' story Understanding that everyone is suffering Becoming friends with the Dalai Lama, Thich Nat Hanh, and Eckart Tolle To live in fear or love Seeing the suffering of others How your mental state has a profound effect on body Manifesting all the time and why the baggage we carry from childhood affects what we manifest The 6 to 10 million bits of information passing through our sensory system every second ...but we can only pay attention to 50 to 100 of these Creating neural pathways through repetition, embedding our intention Why embedded thoughts lock us into an unhealthy narrative To be a whole person you have to integrate your shadow ...every human being has one How to let the negative thoughts slide by, say “I deserve love and compassion” For more information about Dr. Doty and his latest book: https://www.jamesrdotymd.com/ His app can be found at: www.happi.ai And to reach host Dr. Dawson Church: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #mindtomatter #spiritualintelligence #blissbrain #mindmagic #intothemagicshop #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth
David Hoffmann is the author of 14 books, such as The Holistic Herbal and Medical Herbalism, that have been translated into 9 languages. He is a Fellow of Britain's National Institute of Medical Herbalists. After moving to the US in 1986 he became co-founder and is a past president of the American Herbalist Guild. His most recent book is Herbal Intelligence. Here he and Dawson discuss: The value of living a life of simplicity Embracing everything including the darkness Getting rid of conditioning How Herbalism is integrating humans into the whole of life Why in every culture from the most ancient ones they have used herbalism Thinking of herbs as alleviating distress and empowering rather than curing The 6 herbs that everyone should know about Reducing inflammation, easing coughs, improving skin, promoting relaxation The profound science behind herbalism Being in community with people, animals, plants and nature Enoughness gives us space to grow and love each other To purchase David's book, Herbal Intelligence: Plant Teachers and the Return of Viriditas https://www.amazon.com/Herbal-Intelligence-Teachers-Return-Viriditas/dp/1620556146 To connect with Dawson, his work, and his books: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #herbalintelligence #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation
A rare treat! A solo High Energy Health episode! Here, host Dr. Dawson Church leads listeners through a set of energy exercises. They are designed to cultivate a sense of community and allow you to feel your energetic connection with others on the same path. They also help you develop healthy boundaries, release tension in your body, and cultivate the slow waves of healing and renewal in your brain. He explains the Four Circuits of the Brain's Enlightenment Network, and how you can develop these one by one. Celebrating the connection we all share as community Exercise 1: Energetic connection with the whole group Exercise 2: Maintaining healthy boundaries and returning to your own energy space Exercise 3: Tapping to release tension in the body Exercise 4: Eye movements to bring the brain into alpha-theta state The Awakening Intensive Meditation Retreat Ancient spiritual practices filtered through the lens of neuroscience The Four Circuits of the Brain's Enlightenment Network How activating the Enlightenment Network leads to ecstatic states of joy For more information, visit: https://eftuniverse.com/awakening-intensive/ #highenergyhealth #spiritualintelligence #blissbrain #mindtomatter #eft #meditation #thebrain #enlightenmentnetwork #awakening
Jonathan Hammond is a spiritual counselor and author of The Shaman's Mind. He is a graduate of Harvard and a master teacher of Reki and Shamanism. He teaches classes in the Hawaiian healing art of Huna at Omega Institute and online. Here he and Dawson discuss: Jonathan's background Empathic attunement with indigenous mind The enchantment of human and natural worlds The energy of Hawaii Aloha: to share life force or breath What's lighting you up? It's like that for a reason! The Huna tradition The ability to make a choice is magical power Trauma blindsides us and the nervous system creates an inner critic Looping trauma and how to interrupt it Using Ho'oponopono “I love you. I'm sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you.” Jonathan can be found online at: https://mindbodyspiritmaui.com/ And Dawson can be found at: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #mindtomatter #spiritualintelligence #blissbrain #eft #highenergyhealth #meditation #theshamansmind #huna #hawaii
Dené Logan is a marriage and family therapist, spiritual teacher, and host of the podcast Cheaper Than Therapy, which gives a behind-the-scenes look at coaching sessions with clients and interviews with thought leaders in the field of mental health and wellness. Here Dené and Dawson discuss: Lifetime curiosity about our behavior patterns Often there is conflict over who's getting what share of the energy Eastern traditions have an understanding of our own wholeness Building on Jung's work on the masculine and feminine within each person Jung's individuation process As a society we're questioning: who are we? When you take everything away, who am I? Getting into intuition and synchronicity Why you can feel the energy between people Always be respectful about your partner Should you do your psychological growth work within the relationship? The first thing to do in your relationship is to ask why The Stoics always asked the first question: Know yourself Know your story and your own purpose, then bring an individuated self into the relationship dynamic Our relationships are these mirrors that are showing us ourselves You are the love of your life To learn more about Dené and her work: https://denelogan.com/ To find Dawson and his work: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #relationships #marriage #couples #cheaperthantherapy
Sarah Close is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon. She received her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and operates from a Relational, Trauma-Informed approach. She is trained in EMDR and NARM. Sarah gently aims to shift the focus of mental health care from the struggles and ‘problems' we all face, to the resiliency and wisdom inherent in seeking help. She has been with BetterHelp since its inception in 2013, supporting this online service dedicated to making mental health care more accessible to everyone. BetterHelp's network of over 30,000 licensed therapists has helped millions of people take ownership of their mental health and work towards their personal goals. Here Sarah and Dawson discuss: Sarah's background feeling trapped by her desire to help Research into complex PTSD Trauma results from an event when our needs are not met Survival needs, relationship needs, attachment needs As we approach healing, our defensive strategies come up Being stuck in the negative belief that 'I'm not enough' Why some people do not heal despite effective treatments like EMDR and EFT? Suggestions for self-care To reach out to Sarah or other therapists in the BetterHelp network: https://www.betterhelp.com/ To reach out to Dawson: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #mindtomatter #podcast #blissbrain #eft #emdr #betterhelp #highenergyhealth #therapy #mentalhealth
Yosi Amram is a clinical psychologist, leadership coach, and author of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership. Previously he was founder and CEO of two companies that he has led through successful IPOs. Yosi has coached over 100 CEOs, many of whom have built companies with thousands of employees and revenues in the billions. With engineering degrees from MIT, an MBA from Harvard, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from Sofia University, he is a pioneering researcher in the field of spiritual intelligence. His research has received over 1000 citations. Yosi is committed to awakening greater spiritual intelligence in himself and the world. Here Yosi and Dawson share their views on: Yosi's background Yosi's research The 7 Dimensions of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership Meaning, Grace, Inner-direction, Community, Authentic Presence, Truth, Wisdom Trusting the universe, opening to beauty in our work Bringing joy into work makes us creative and spontaneous Working in alignment with our core values The most precious resource we have is our attention Exercise: connect with your breath, drop into body, heartbeat Yosi's website is: https://yosiamram.net/ And Dawson can be found at: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #highenergyhealth #leadership #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation
Nate Klemp is a philosopher, mindfulness entrepreneur, and the author of several books including Start Here, The 80/80 Marriage, and Open: Living With an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World. Here Nate and Dawson discuss living with an open mind, and provide you with four provocative exercises you can use to live an open life as well as: The two modes of being in the world: open and closed Nate's background and journey to this work Tantric Buddhism says we can burn out the roots of our desires Why being closed affects your sleep External closure to those who disagree with you How the real work is done when you're back to ordinary reality Living in a closed mind you still get short term pleasures Experiencing sadness grief as part of the human experience Daily why and how Nate interrupts his closedness and moves into openness What openness looks and feels like To learn more about Nate's work and books: https://www.nateklemp.com/ And to learn about Dawson's work and his books: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #blissbrain #mindtomatter #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #expansivemind #distractedworld #mindfulness
Rachel Kaplan, MA, MFT, is a licensed psychotherapist and author of the book Feel, Heal, and Let That Sh*t Go. Kaplan has studied yoga, meditation, and hands-on healing practices in India and Nepal, earned a master's degree in counseling psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and trained in cutting-edge trauma modalities such as EMDR. She divides her time between Oakland and Joshua Tree, California. Here she and Dawson discuss: Rachel's story How human relationships inherently involve loss and challenges When decades of emotional numbness isn't easy to overcome When people don't allow themselves a physical based feeling The lurking sense of impostor syndrome The inability to slow down because of all the distractions First Step... ask a key question: What qualities of me do I not accept? Emotional release work Letting the energy of emotions move through you Moving anger is high energy release Emotional resilience Why EMDR is one of the most powerful forms of trauma healing Brave into the unknown... face your fears and you'll build self-trust To learn more about Rachel: https://thefeelingsmovement.com/ And for more about Dawson: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #highenergyhealth #feelings #healing #mindtomatter #blissbrain #emdr #eft #meditation
Andrew B. Newberg, M.D. is currently the Director of Research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital in Philadelphia. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nuclear Medicine. Dr. Newberg has been particularly involved in the study of mystical and religious experiences; a field referred to as “neurotheology.” He has published over 200 peer reviewed articles and chapters on brain function, brain imaging, and the study of religious and mystical experiences. He is also author or co-author of several books including How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain: The New Science of Transformation (Avery) and Neurotheology: How Science Can Enlighten Us About Spirituality (Columbia University Press). He has appeared on Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, Nightline, 20/20, CNN, ABC. He and Dawson discuss topics such as: The five core characteristics of the enlightenment experience Intensity - the emotional centers of the brain are triggered when something significant happens to us Oneness - as we surrender, there's a drop in activity of the frontal lobe Limiting distractions Focus... but then surrender How long do you need to meditate to start neural plasticity? (... just 12 minutes!) Being happy, creativity, concentrating, and problem solving The sense of unity to community and global humanitarian the universe Andrew's website is: https://www.andrewnewberg.com/ And Dawson can be found at: https://dawsonchurch.com/ Note: This episode of High Energy Health originally aired on HealthyLife.net in September 2019. #highenergyhealth #enlightenment #blissbrain #eft #mindtomatter #meditation #integrativehealth
Perry Garfinkel is a veteran journalist, editor, and author of the books Buddha or Bust and Becoming Gandhi. For that book, he spent 3 years retracing the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi while living his core values. He has written extensively for many publications including the New York Times, National Geographic, LA Times, and the Huffington Post. Here he and Dawson reflect on: Why people turn to Buddhism Gandhi's 6 Core Values Perry's story The questions: Who am I? Why am I here? How is the world put together? Simplicity Meditation Emptying your mind Releasing the self judgment that brings us down To learn more about Perry, his work, and his books: https://perrygarfinkel.com/ And for more on Dawson: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #highenergyhealth #eft #meditation #gandhi #buddhism
Donna Eden and David Feinstein are pioneers in the field of Energy Medicine and Energy Psychology. For four decades, Donna has been teaching people how to work with the body's energy systems to reclaim their health and natural vitality. She has taught more than 100,000 people worldwide, both laypeople and professionals. David is a clinical psychologist and an award-winning author who has published many influential papers in peer reviewed scientific journals. With Donna, he coauthored several seminal books in the field, including Tapping: Self-Healing with the Transformative Power of Energy Psychology, as well as the classic Energy Medicine, and the relationship guide The Energies of Love. Here Dawson, Donna, and David share about: Why most people are able to feel energy even if they can't see it What is Tapping How Tapping converts pressure into an electrical impulse to manage stress Why David and Dawson picked EFT Energy and healing When people tap, you see a little spark in their hands then the energy travels up to the brain along meridian lines After the tapping sessions you see the different energy systems vividly How David and Donna work along with some client stories Self-healing is a gift handed to you when you're born Believe in energy, and it will change your life How energy medicine and energy psychology work together To learn more about Donna and David as well as to purchase their latest book: https://edenmethod.com/tapping/ And to learn more about Dawson, his work, and books: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #tapping #eft #blissbrain #highenergyhealth #mindtomatter #energymedicine #energypsychology
Tony Nader MD PhD is a medical doctor trained at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (PhD in neuroscience) and globally recognized expert in the science of consciousness and human development. His training includes internal medicine, psychiatry, and neurology. He's the successor to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and the head of the Transcendental Meditation organizations globally. He believes that when we connect to the source of our being, which is pure consciousness, we enter a state of profound clarity, peace, and contentment. He is the author of the NY Times best-selling book, Consciousness Is All There Is: How Understanding and Experiencing Consciousness Will Transform Your Life. It provides the methods, tools, and guidance for connecting with our authentic inner nature and understanding how consciousness is the essence of all existence. Here he and Dawson interact with joy and enthusiasm as they discuss: Life's big questions of freedom and happiness Research on the brain and consciousness Transcendental Meditation (TM) Consciousness as emerging out of cells and brain Training ourselves to direct our intention inward rather than outward The infinite absolute unbounded self within The purpose of life as an expansion of consciousness which leads to happiness The whole purpose of our existence Creating peace and harmony within a group to change collective awareness To discover more about Dr. Tony Nader and his work: https://www.drtonynader.com/ To learn more about host Dr. Dawson Church: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #eft #meditation #tm #consciousness #neuroscience #highenergyhealth
Heather Sandison ND is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the Founder of Solcere Health Clinic, San Diego's premier brain optimization clinic. She has dedicated her career to researching and supporting those suffering with dementia. She hosts the annual online Reverse Alzheimer's Summit where she shares cutting-edge insights into keeping your brain sharp at any age. Dr. Sandison's new book is entitled, Reversing Alzheimer's: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health. Here she and Dawson discuss: Optimizing our health as we age The six risk factors of Alzheimer's: Toxicity. Nutrients. Stressors. Structure. Signaling. Infection. Three types of toxins: Mold, household, and personal chemicals Heavy metals like lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium: what they do to our body Balancing stress High quality sleep Your body's signals Infection as a risk factor, especially gum health Case histories: the first major study was published in 2022 To reach Dr. Heather Sandison: https://www.drheathersandison.com/ And Dawson can be found at: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #blissbrain #mindtomatter #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #brainhealth #alzheimers
Jerry Colonna is a leading executive coach who uses the skills he learned as a venture capitalist to help entrepreneurs. He is a co-founder and CEO of Reboot, the executive coaching and leadership development company, host of the Reboot Podcast, and author of Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong. He draws on his wide variety of experiences to help clients design a more conscious life and make needed changes to their career to improve their performance and satisfaction. Here he and Dawson share their perspectives on: Jerry's story: walking away from the money and glamor of being a venture capitalist “What is the path to enlightenment?” Confronting the things that have held us back “How have I been complicit in creating these circumstances?” Thinking we lack the power to create changes “How has this belief system served me? The gap between the world as it could be and the world as it is The importance of pausing and taking note of how you feel at this moment Start by being kind to yourself To explore Jerry's work deeper, his website is: https://www.reboot.io/ And you can find Dawson at: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #eft #meditation #executivecoach #highenergyhealth #leadership
Amrit Sandhu is an international speaker and life purpose coach. Episodes of his podcast, Inspired Evolution, have been heard or downloaded by over 2 million people. Amrit has gone from mental health challenges to a profound transformational journey. He shares his insights with others as he guides them in their own transformations. Here he and Dawson cover topics such as: Amrit's struggled with depression and career misalignment Doing what you love: inspired evolution The benefits of a "retreat" Meditation Choosing a retreat designed to bring you into enhanced mindfulness Your soul has a reason it's here We are the universe looking in on itself We are all pure consciousness Amrit can be found online at: https://inspiredevolution.com/ And Dawson at: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #meditation #eft #highenergyhealth #inspiredevolution #lifepurpose
Amanda Huggins is the author of the book Anxiety to Empowerment. She is an anxiety and mindfulness coach, certified yoga and meditation instructor, and motivational speaker. She developed her own spiritual, scientific, and practical approach to deal with her own anxiety and now shares that with others. Here Amanda and Dawson dialog about: Amanda's background Yoga as the process of creating space in your life Healing starts with the body, second the soul, and finally the mind We usually try to heal in reverse, using the mind, overriding the body If we want to change our thoughts, we have to start with the body Anxiety starts with fight of flight in the body Observation: How does anxiety manifest in my body? Healing isn't a linear process Connecting with your soul starts with getting quiet Create a vision by asking, “What does that empowered version of me look like?” Amanda's website is: www.amandahugginscoaching.com And Dawson can be found at: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #anxiety #mindtomatter #blissbrain #eft #meditation #empowerment
Richard Grossinger has been a change maker since his college years. After an academic career teaching anthropology, he founded North Atlantic Books and currently edits the Sacred Planet Books imprint for Inner Traditions. Among his books are Planet Medicine and Bottoming Out the Universe. He has studied many transformational traditions including tarot, Tai Chi, craniosacral, dreamwork, breathwork and other healing modalities. Here Richard and Dawson share their views on: Where do all these energy healing techniques converge The conversion of material substance into energy Sounds and chants converted into energy Cutting out your own static and resistance to the energy Consciousness comes from higher realm and manifests in physics biology DNA in the etheric realm, turning into DNA in the physical realm Homeopathy Aging Depression Making peace with negative energies Richard's website is: https://richardgrossinger.com/ And Dawson can be found at: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #mindtomatter #highenergyhealth #blissbrain #eft #healing #meditation #taichi #publishing #energy
Susan Grau is an intuitive medium, author, soul healer, and speaker. Susan is licensed as a hypnotherapist, and specializes in grief therapy, guiding people to healing and recovery. Her book Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons takes a deep dive into the soul's journey, offering insights into healing from grief and the afterlife. Here she and Dawson have a lively conversation about: Susan's background Vibrating at the energy of love Love is in the spirit world Brain chemistry Why some people remain embedded in suffering If it doesn't resonate with love, walk away People in the spirit world have emotion and love Those in the spirit world appear as 3 dimensional holograms To connect with Susan, her website is: https://susangrau.com/ And you can find Dawson at: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #highenergyhealth #eft #meditation #blissbrain #mindtomatter #infinitelife #infinitelessons #afterlife
Judy Tsafrir, MD, is a holistic healer with a private psychiatry and psychoanalysis practice in Newton, Massachusetts. She is a board-certified adult and child psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute and teaches and supervises at the Cambridge Health Alliance. She has also found her life enriched by astrology, shamanism, and functional medicine. Here Judy and Dawson share their perspectives on: Judy's background Paying attention to all of the aspects of your being The roles of food, nutrition, metabolic health, high energy, sleep Why the body thrives on routines like consistently great diet and regular sleep How the body needs movement and it's stressed by being sedentary The importance of sunlight Environmental toxins Emotional Health Spiritual practice: meditation, prayer, gratitude, acts of service How the old world is dying, and a new world is being born The old world is based on the material world and the earth element The new world is air element much more quantum and ephemeral like VR Creative self-expression To reach Dr. Judy Tsafrir, her website is: https://www.judytsafrirmd.com/ To reach Dr. Dawson Church, his website is: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #mindtomatter #highenergyhealth #eft #meditation #sacredpsychiatry #blissbrain #holistic
Michael Goddart is the author of In Search of Lost Lives, A New Now, and other books. He has been studying the work and practices of realized spiritual masters since he was a child and recommends a set of practices that allow us to connect with our Higher Self. Michael chronicles 88 past lives in the first book, describing them in detail and recounting the lessons he learned from each one. He believes that many of the patterns, preferences and aversions we have in our current life are echoes of experiences in past lives. In this fascinating dialog, Michael and Dawson discuss: Seeking the answers to life from an early age Automatic writing Becoming detached from the chaos around you Becoming attached to the mystery within you The forces of both positivity and negativity Past Lives The passage through death we all take The highest desire... to desire God Michael can be found at his website: https://www.goddart.com And Dawson at: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #insearchoflostlives #anewnow #pastlives #spirituallessons #mindtomatter #blissbrain #eft #highenergyhealth #meditation
Steve Taylor, PhD, is the author of The Adventure: A Practical Guide to Spiritual Awakening and many other bestselling books. He's senior lecturer in psychology at Leeds Beckett University and the chair of the Transpersonal Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society. Steve's articles and essays have been published in over 100 academic journals, magazines, and newspapers and he blogs for Scientific American and Psychology Today. Here he and Dawson cover: What is Spirituality? Transformation through turmoil Research on spiritual awakenings Psychological attachments Building blocks of ego Disidentification: stepping into role of Observer of one's thoughts Gratitude Presence The 3 basic mental states: abstraction, absorption, and awareness Acceptance Integration Awareness that the body is sacred expression of spirit Dissolving psychological attachments Acknowledging your own mortality To find out more about Steve's work and to purchase his books: www.StevenMTaylor.com And to find out more about Dawson and his books: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #eft #highenergyhealth #meditation #spirituality #spiritualintelligence #spiritualawakening
Julie Ryan is a psychic and medical intuitive. She sees energy fields and uses them to facilitate healing. During a long entrepreneurial career, she invented surgical devices that are sold throughout the world and founded several companies in the medical, natural gas, advertising, long-term care, compliance, and data breach prevention industries. She is the author of Angelic Attendants: What Really Happens as We Transition from This Life to the Next. Here Julie and Dawson discuss: Julie's background and work Connecting with Spirit How to you maintain a high vibration amid the challenges of life The Two Minute Rule: Any thought Emotions are our GPS for guidance The energy membrane When people don't heal Time in the spirit world No one heals anybody else, we all heal ourselves Following your intuition The many prongs to healing Julie's mission to combine spirituality and practicality, living a life of purpose and joy To request a digital or audio copy of Julie's book, "Angelic Attendants: What Really Happens As We Transition From This Life Into The Next": https://askjulieryan.com/request-ebook/ For more about Dawson: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #highenergyhealth #intuition #spirit #healing #eft #meditation
Sydney Williams is an author, speaker, and the founder of Hiking My Feelings, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the healing power of nature. Her fifteen-year (and counting) career in communications has run the gamut from launching Oscar Mayer's social media channels and working with Fortune 500 brands to educating the public about the importance of stewardship and equitable access to recreational opportunities. Through it all, she centers empathetic storytelling and allows her curiosity and enthusiasm to lead the way. Sydney has been featured on FOX5 San Diego, KPBS, San Diego Magazine, Huff Post, Psychology Today, U.S. News & World Report, and on the SXSW stage. She is also a certified Wilderness First Responder, an instructor at the Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park, an instructor at the Field Institute at Sequoia National Park, and a founding member of the Outdoorist Oath. Sydney has been nominated for Woman of the Year by San Diego Magazine. Hear Sydney and guest host Amanda Wonderland discuss Sydney's new book, Hiking Your Feelings: Blazing a Trail to Self-Love, and so much more! To reach Sydney or purchase her books: https://hikingmyfeelings.org/ And to reach Amanda, you can find her at: https://www.amandawonderland.com/ #highenergyhealth #eft #meditation #blissbrain #mindtomatter #hikingmyfeelings #hikingyourfeelings #selflove
Susan Perry has practiced Aikido for over 40 years and is a 6th degree black belt. She is the president of the Aikido Institute and author of the book The Hidden Power of Aikido. She has a PhD in Philosophy and was formerly a professor in the California State University system. Here Susan and Dawson dialog about: How Susan found Aikido Her training and background What is Aikido? Teaching energy flow and how to relax The Japanese way of learning: watch and copy, not lectures Aikido was originated by O-Sensei or “Great Teacher” Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969) Two Japanese characters: “energy” and “the way” Ways of making conflict round not linear How Aikido deals with fear and anger Spirals of energy How art can bring peace into your life and center you Find Susan online at: www.susanperry.info And Dawson at: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #aikido #mindtomatter #blissbrain #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth
Daniel Fielding is a former Special Forces Green Beret, a loving husband, a father of three children, a celebrity bodyguard, and bestselling author of The Asset Mindset. He developed the tools he puts forth in his book through his life experiences, including his time in the Special Forces. Here he and Dawson talk about: The motto: I choose to choose who I wish to be Surrounding yourself with positive people How to recognize people who are pulling you down Why you are your own greatest asset, the creator of your life Ways you need to be taking steps forward every day Your calling; your path Doing backward planning Discipline: can be small scale and you build from there Motivation: you need discipline to implement it Asking yourself: Why do you have this dream? We are more powerful and more in control of our lives than we think The Asset Mindset: a lifestyle You can find more about Daniel as well as purchase his book at: https://theassetmindset.com/ And Dawson can be found at: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #theassetmindset #mindtomatter #blissbrain #eft #highenergyhealth #meditation #discipline #mindset
Brigitte Mars is an herbalist and nutritional consultant in Natural Health with over fifty years of experience. She teaches Herbal Medicine at Naropa University. She is a founding member of the American Herbalist Guild. Brigitte is the author of Natural Remedies for Mental and Emotional Health, The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine, and other books. Here she and Dawson talk about: Brigitte's background Where Brigitte learned the value of folk remedies Why natural medicine educates the patient on what they can do for their health Food sensitivities and allergies Being your own primary healthcare provider Your gut microbiome affects your mental outlook Inflammation can be in the brain which can contribute to depression Choosing music that will support your wellbeing Natural remedies for insomnia Dental hygiene Why the placement of your bed affects your ability to sleep Daily self-care Find more about Brigitte at: www.brigittemars.com And more about Dawson at: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #naturalremedies #eft #meditation #blissbrain #mindtomatter #mentalhealth
Peter Coyote is an award-winning actor, narrator, and teacher. Recognized for his narration work, he narrated the PBS series The Pacific Century, as well as eleven Ken Burns documentaries, including The Roosevelts. In 2011, he was ordained as a Zen Buddhist priest and in 2015 received “transmission” from his teacher, making him an independent Zen teacher. He is the author of several books including Zen in the Vernacular. Here Peter and Dawson discuss: Understanding ourselves as a being and non-being Peter's background How you will still find all the same problems in the world after awakening The meaning of the word “Vernacular” Mistaking our thoughts for a reliable narrator Housetraining our ego Zen Buddhism Meditation Buddha's core teachings The Four Noble Truths Peter's website is: https://petercoyote.com/ You can find his latest book, Zen in the Vernacular: Things As It Is at: https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Vernacular-Things-Peter-Coyote/dp/1644119757/ And Dawson's website is: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #zen #buddhist #buddha #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #zeninthevernacular
Vickie Dodd has been a body worker and sound healing therapist for more than 50 years. She collaborated with pioneer Don Campbell at the Institute of Music and Health Education in Boulder, Colorado, and now offers residential retreats at NaturBridge Campus in Olympic National Park and the Globe Institute in San Francisco. She is the author of Healing through Sound: Awakening Your Audible Body. Here Vickie and Dawson discuss: Vickie's background Listening to what the body wants to say Trauma trapped in the body When traumatized the body loses room inside for oneself How to know when the body softens and lets go When we were babies people held us and made soothing sounds In previous generations people talked to their bodies and the earth Ask: What do you need heart, belly, organs? The body is 70% water, but in trauma liquid becomes stiff The more fluid we are, the healthier our bodies become Our body loves the sound of our voice Humming a tune all through your body Breaking up crystallization Healing through Sound For more information about Vickie: https://sacredsoundworks.com/ For more about Dawson: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #healingthroughsound #soundhealing #trauma #mindtomatter #blissbrain #highenergyhealth #eft #meditation
Jonathan H. Ellerby has worked as a spiritual teacher, ceremonial leader, integrative wellness expert, and leadership consultant for more than 25 years. With a doctoral degree in comparative religion, training as a counselor and chaplain, ordination as an Interfaith Minister, and certification in a variety of intuitive and energy-based healing practices, Jonathan has dedicated his life to understanding transformative spiritual and the nature of consciousness. He's the author of several books including Return to the Sacred and The Seven Gateways of Spiritual Experience. Here Jonathan and Dawson dialog about: Jonathan's background and experiences Cultural conditioning How do you shift your state when you feel yourself being dragged down Being caught in ego rather than we-go The most essential thing is to feel our own worth You are shaping the world by the way you show up Caring for our body with sleep and movement Feed your soul, as it grows stronger, the conditioning that keeps you stuck has less and less influence Start by remembering what you love What makes you feel yourself? Invest in the journey - with a consistent practice, philosophy, teacher You can find Jonathan online at: https://drjonathanellerby.wixsite.com/ And Dawson at: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #spirituality
Nadia Davis is an author and attorney with a lifetime record of passionate work and dedication to improving the lives of others. She was the youngest of seven children born to ethnically mixed parents of Native American, Mexican, and German descent. Nadia has personally faced many challenges, including childhood sexual trauma and racial bullying, and as an adult, a near fatal car accident. Her book Home Is Within You recounts her experience of trauma and addiction amid a highly publicized abusive relationship. She reveals the paths she found to wholeness through spiritual advocacy, healthy co-parenting, and a dedication to preventing generational trauma. Here she and Dawson share their perspectives on: Separation and alienation Healthy attachment Seeking spirituality and a higher power in the midst of a trauma and addiction reality Asking… Who am I? The only truth that matters is that we are spiritual beings Nadia's story Being in a body while experiencing infinite love and light Feelings of shame The ways fear and judgment-based thoughts are the most separating kind of thoughts Our minds create thoughts out of our core wounds In that home within we can look behind the thought and feeling You can learn more about Nadia, her book, podcast, and much more at: https://www.nadia-davis.com/ And to explore Dawson's work, research, and books: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #highenergyhealth #homeiswithinyou #eft #meditation #trauma #healing
Valerie (Vimalasara) Mason-John, is a public speaker and master trainer in the field of conflict transformation, leadership and mindfulness. Valerie is also the author of ten books including I Am Still Your Negro, Eight Step Recovery: Using The Buddha's Teachings to Overcome Addiction, and First Aid Kit for the Mind. She is the Co-Founder of Eight Step Recovery, an alternative to the 12-step program for addiction. Here Valerie and Dawson dialog about: Valerie's story Remembering that we are not separate When you stop resisting you go into the present How do you accept the unacceptable? There are things like racism, domestic violence, war, etc that are unacceptable Aging and sickness as a way to practice acceptance To find Valerie and her purchase her books: https://www.valeriemason-john.com/ To reach Dawson: https://dawsonchurch.com/ #mindtomatter #eft #blissbrain #buddhism #meditation #highenergyhealth #addiction
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