Podcast appearances and mentions of Andrew B Newberg

I'm elated to introduce today's guest, Dr. Andrew Newberg.   Dr. Newberg is a leader in neurotheology, the study of how spirituality affects our brain. He's published 14 books and is recognized as one of the 30 most influential neuroscientists alive.    In this episode, we explore how meditation, prayer, and spiritual practices literally rewire your brain—increasing compassion, self-regulation, and transforming your perception of reality.   Get ready, this conversation will open your mind and expand your heart.   Turn the volume up—it's neurotheology time!   More love,   Tracy   Love the show?! Please leave a review. Thank you so much! Your feedback means the world to us.   Let's keep the conversation going!  YouTube: Tracy Litt  Facebook: The Litt Factor Instagram: @thelittfactor About Dr. Andrew Newburg:   Andrew B. Newberg, M.D. Bio & Headshot   The bio is below but feel free to shorten it however you see fit.    Andrew B. Newberg, M.D. is currently the Research Director at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital in Philadelphia. He is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Radiology at Thomas Jefferson University. 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 also studied the more general mind/body relationship in both the clinical and research aspects of his career including understanding the physiological correlates of acupuncture therapy, meditation, and other types of alternative therapies.  He has published over 250 peer reviewed articles and chapters on brain function, brain imaging, and the study of religious and mystical experiences.  He has published 14 books which have been translated into 17 different languages. He was listed as one of the 30 Most Influential Neuroscientists Alive Today by the Online Psychology Degree Guide.   He is the co-author of the new books entitled, “The Varieties of Spiritual Experience: 21st Century Research and Perspectives” (Oxford University Press), “Brain Weaver: Creating the Fabric for a Healthy Mind Through Integrative Medicine” (Kales), and “The Rabbi's Brain: Mystics, Moderns, and the Science of Jewish Thinking" (Turner).   He is the co-author of the best-selling books, “How God Changes Your Brain” (Ballantine) and, “Why God Won't Go Away: Brain Science and the Biology of Belief” (Ballantine).  He has also produced a 24 lecture video program entitled, “The Spiritual Brain,” for The Teaching Company. He has presented his work at scientific and religious meetings throughout the world and has appeared on Dr. Oz, StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Good Morning America, Nightline, 20/20, CNN, ABC World News Tonight, as well as in the nationally distributed movies: “What the Bleep Do We Know?”; Bill Maher's “Religulous”; and “Awake: The Life of Yogananda.”  His work has been featured in a number of major media articles including in Newsweek, Time, National Geographic, Discover, New York Times, O Magazine, Los Angeles Times, London Observer, Forbes, Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Readers Digest.     This podcast episode was produced by Juliana Barbati

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 

I am elated to introduce our guest for today's show, Dr. Andrew Newberg.    Why is Dr. Newberg here having an epic mind-blowing conversation on the How of Within? Because he is a leader in Neurotheology.    Neurotheology is the study of how religion and spirituality affect that beautiful brain. He has published 14 books and is known as one of the 30 most influential neuroscientists alive.    We explore the scientific truths behind spiritual experiences and how these experiences can transform our perception of reality.    Get ready for the conversation that is going to blow open your mind and your heart.    Turn the volume up. It's neurotheology time.  More Love, Tracy Claim your spot for The Supernova Experiment - a Live, Virtual Event January 25 - January 28  thesupernovaexperiment.com Love the show?! Please leave a review. Thank you so much! Your feedback means the world to us.   Let's keep the conversation going!  YouTube: Tracy Litt  Facebook: The Litt Factor Instagram: @thelittfactor About Dr. Andrew Newburg:   Andrew B. Newberg, M.D. Bio & Headshot   The bio is below but feel free to shorten it however you see fit.    Andrew B. Newberg, M.D. is currently the Research Director at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital in Philadelphia. He is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Radiology at Thomas Jefferson University. 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 also studied the more general mind/body relationship in both the clinical and research aspects of his career including understanding the physiological correlates of acupuncture therapy, meditation, and other types of alternative therapies.  He has published over 250 peer reviewed articles and chapters on brain function, brain imaging, and the study of religious and mystical experiences.  He has published 14 books which have been translated into 17 different languages. He was listed as one of the 30 Most Influential Neuroscientists Alive Today by the Online Psychology Degree Guide.   He is the co-author of the new books entitled, “The Varieties of Spiritual Experience: 21st Century Research and Perspectives” (Oxford University Press), “Brain Weaver: Creating the Fabric for a Healthy Mind Through Integrative Medicine” (Kales), and “The Rabbi's Brain: Mystics, Moderns, and the Science of Jewish Thinking" (Turner).   He is the co-author of the best-selling books, “How God Changes Your Brain” (Ballantine) and, “Why God Won't Go Away: Brain Science and the Biology of Belief” (Ballantine).  He has also produced a 24 lecture video program entitled, “The Spiritual Brain,” for The Teaching Company. He has presented his work at scientific and religious meetings throughout the world and has appeared on Dr. Oz, StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Good Morning America, Nightline, 20/20, CNN, ABC World News Tonight, as well as in the nationally distributed movies: “What the Bleep Do We Know?”; Bill Maher's “Religulous”; and “Awake: The Life of Yogananda.”  His work has been featured in a number of major media articles including in Newsweek, Time, National Geographic, Discover, New York Times, O Magazine, Los Angeles Times, London Observer, Forbes, Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Readers Digest.

This has been a topic I wanted to touch on ever since I started my podcast, and I am SO excited to have a dear friend of mine, Melissa, to talk about this with. Tune in as we discuss the importance of prioritizing your mental health, the benefits of therapy, and how we've changed since our healing journeys began. You don't want to miss this one! Books mentioned on the show: Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz (*My apologies here, but the kitchen analogy that was described is actually from this book

#139 This week, my amazing guest is Dr. Andrew Newberg. Andrew is a neuroscientist who studies the relationship between brain function and various mental states. He is a pioneer in the neurological study of religious and spiritual experiences, a field known as “neurotheology.” His research includes taking brain scans of people in prayer, meditation, rituals, and trance states, so he can better understand the nature of religious and spiritual practices and attitudes.  This episode is incredibly interesting because we discuss a rather new, but highly crucial, field. It’s amazing to see how religion and science can come together and even explain each other. How do we as humans have all these contradictory perspectives that can make us even go to war against each other?  Are the brains of people who have undergone mystical and or spiritual experiences different than those who have not?  How do we even know if we’ve gone through a spiritual experience? Are you really sure of what you believe in? Why is that? These are only some of the deep and important questions we try to answer in this episode as we try to figure out ways to bring us all together as humans. About Andrew: Dr. Andrew Newberg is the director of research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health and a physician at Jefferson University Hospital. He is board certified in internal medicine and nuclear medicine. Andrew has been asking questions about reality, truth, and God since he was very young, and he has long been fascinated by the human mind and its complex workings. While a medical student, he met Dr. Eugene d’Aquili, who was studying religious experiences. Combining their interests with Andrew’s background in neuroscience and brain imaging, they were able to break new theoretical and empirical ground on the relationship between the brain and religion. Andrew’s research now largely focuses on how brain function is associated with various mental states—in particular, religious and mystical experiences. His research has included brain scans of people in prayer, meditation, rituals, and trance states, as well as surveys of people's spiritual experiences and attitudes. He has also evaluated the relationship between religious or spiritual phenomena and health, and the effect of meditation on memory. He believes that it is important to keep science rigorous and religion religious. Andrew has also used neuroimaging research projects to study aging and dementia, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, depression, and other neurological and psychiatric disorders. www.andrewnewberg.com Key points with time stamp: Andrew’s work in his own words (4:39) What is Neuro-theology? (6:18) How does neuro-theology deal with our biases? (9:10) Are religion and science coming together? (11:27) How did Andrew start in the field of neuro-theology? (15:15) Is there significant change in the brain of those who meditate and or pray? (21:52) Can mystical experiences really change us for the better? (25:27) 5 key elements to enlightening experiences (30:54) How long can it take to make long-lasting change within ourselves? (34:00) How has Andrew’s work changed his life? (40:03) What does Andrew’s morning routine look like? (43:39) Andrew’s meditation practice (44:27) Andrew’s choice of a dinner guest, from any timeframe (45:31) What Andrew leaves us with (46:40) Mentioned in this episode: Thomas Jefferson University Principles of Neurotheology, Book by Andrew B. Newberg Donald Trump Descartes Cartesianism How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain: The New Brain Science of Transformation, Book by Andrew B. Newberg and Mark Robert Waldman University of Pennsylvania Abas Alavi Eugene D'aquili Kundalini Yoga Why We Believe What We Believe: Uncovering Our Biological Need for Meaning, Spirituality, and Truth. Book by Andrew B. Newberg and Mark Robert Waldman Leonardo Da Vinci Aristotle About me: My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en My website: www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

Our ability to choose how to react to the world around us is a direct reflection of our cognitive health — and in these uncertain times, it has never been more important to stay mentally fit. So I wanted to share this episode with Dr. David Perlmutter and Dr. Austin Perlmutter, a father-son duo who combined their neurology and internal medicine expertise to write Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness. This new book exposes how our health, our relationships, and even our thinking have been damaged by modern culture and offers a practical plan for healing. And in this episode, the doctors have a ton of additional lifestyle, diet, and mindset recommendations to help you keep your head right. These dudes are incredibly smart, but they’re also just really cool, down to earth people who bring a huge amount of empathy and love to this conversation — and after listening, you’ll know exactly why that empathy is so critical for both our individual health and society as a whole.   09:00 — What inspired David and Austin to write a book together? Austin saw patients were struggling to followthrough on recommended lifestyle changes; patients were getting the information on how to live healthier, but it wasn’t sticking They decided people need to know how to make better decisions for their health and happiness outcomes They focused not on what decisions you should be making, but the decision-making process itself The prefrontal cortex’s role in decision-making The more we make crappy decisions, the worse our ability to make good decisions becomes Zenbunni Biodynamic Coffee   14:20 — David’s previous book, Grain Brain, and the myths it dispels about our diets Debunking the low-fat scam — a scam propagated by the sugar industry How this contributed to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases The aggressive efforts being made to influence our mindset and choices We’re not fat because we overeat, we overeat because we’re fat More than 60% of the foods in the grocery store have added sweeteners Why sugar is so bad for your brain How a high-carb, high-sugar diet negatively impacts your mood How diet influences our decision-making   27:55 — Our dietary choices should be based around one core unifying idea: what can we do to lower inflammation in our body? The nuances of what fats are good or bad for us More processed foods cause more inflammation How our diet compounds emotional trauma and limbic system loops What is inflammation and how does it affect our brain? How inflammation from any cause affects our mood Providing a bridge between information and action   37:33 — The core message of Brain Wash: we need to cultivate empathy Are there any good sweeteners? How companies are taking advantage of our desire for sugar and our desire to be in a tribe Why going on social media is opting to be socially manipulated How we become addicted to our devices and how to break free from those addictions Narcissism Vs. Empathy How narcissism affects your health Why your prefrontal cortex is so important   52:53 — How inflammation affects the brain How our understanding of inflammation and the brain has evolved rapidly over the last few decades How depression relates to inflammation How inflammation affects our decision-making and what we can learn from that Inflammation and brain fog Dr. Kelly Brogan and the global mismanagement of depression   01:05:49 — When it comes to things like depression, how much of it is being caused by inflammation vs. trauma? Trauma seems to hurt the connection between the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala “Stress signalling pathways that impair prefrontal cortex structure and function” The best quick fix to break free from a fight or flight nervous system response Helping people manage unnecessary stress over time Luckily, we can nurture and repair the connections in our brain using empathy and gratitude   01:11:22 — What we can do to start training our brain after we reduce inflammation Dr. Daniel Amen The simple recipe for most people: enhance your neuroplasticity through physical exercise and then do good things! Your brain reflects what you put into it   01:19:04 — The relationship between brain health and addiction Addiction is a problem with the prefrontal cortex The crazy way that prayer affects our physiology How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist by Andrew B. Newberg and Mark Robert Waldman Can we self-regulate our own “triggers?” What chronic stress does to our amygdala   01:34:23 — Can microdosing or macrodosing psychedelics contribute positively to our brain? There’s compelling evidence about the effects of psilocybin and MDMA in a clinical setting The role of ceremonial plant medicines and clinical psychedelics in making positive changes to your brain We can be the conscious architects of our brains   01:41:06 — Activating the pineal gland and its relationship to fluoride and calcification Dr. Joe Dispenza What we know about people who have had their pineal glands removed   01:46:53 — What role the cerebellum plays in neuroplasticity Zing Performance Why the cerebellum is called “the tree of life” How our understanding of the brain has evolved over the past few decades   01:55:45 — The critical role of sleep in decision-making The cultural problems surrounding sleep How sleep (or lack thereof) affects us physiologically The short-term and long-term impacts of not getting enough sleep Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker The “loneliness contagion” caused by not getting enough sleep Is it bad to take melatonin regularly?   More about this episode. 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Uncovering Our Biological Need for Meaning, Spirituality, and TruthGuest: Neuroscientist Andrew B. Newberg, M.D. Why do you believe what you hold to be your most profound truth? Whether it is ... The post Andrew Newberg, MD: Why We Believe What We Believe appeared first on Danielle Lin Show.

Joel and Jim talk to neuroscientist Andrew Newberg about his research in brain imaging people with spiritual experiences and about why he believes enlightenment is possible for all of us.Andrew B. Newberg, M.D. is currently the Research Director at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital in Philadelphia. He is a Professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Radiology at Thomas Jefferson University. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nuclear Medicine. He has actively pursued a number of neuroimaging research projects which have included the study of aging and dementia, epilepsy, and other neurological and psychiatric disorders. 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 was listed as one of the 30 Most Influential Neuroscientists Alive Today by the Online Psychology Degree Guide. He is the author of 10 books, published in 16 different languages, including the best selling books, “How God Changes Your Brain” (Ballantine) and, “Why God Won’t Go Away: Brain Science and the Biology of Belief” (Ballantine). Check out Dr. Newberg's work at www.andrewnewberg.com "The Enneagram Panels Podcast" is now "The Art of Growth." Check out our work and keep in touch at www.theartofgrowth.org to find out about Enneagram coaching, corporate coaching, relationship coaching, and about our upcoming Enneagram test.Email us thoughts and questions!Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Enneagram-Panels-506386706506495/)

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Andrew B. Newberg, M.D. is currently the Associate Director in Charge of Research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital in Philadelphia. He is also a Professor in the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Radiology at Thomas Jefferson University and he is adjunct professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. He graduated from Haverford College with honors in chemistry in 1988, and then from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine in 1993. He did his training in Internal Medicine at the Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia, serving as Chief Resident in his final year. Following his internal medicine training, he completed a Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine in the Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, at the University of Pennsylvania. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nuclear Medicine. He has actively pursued a number of neuroimaging research projects which have included the study of aging and dementia, epilepsy, and other neurological and psychiatric disorders. Dr. Newberg has been particularly involved in the study of mystical and religious experiences, a field referred to as “neurtheology”. He has also studied the more general mind/body relationship in both the clinical and research aspects of his career including understanding the physiological correlates of acupuncture therapy, meditation, and other types of alternative therapies. He has taught medical students, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as medical residents about stress management, spirituality and health, and the neurophysiology of religious experience. 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 the author of the new book entitled, “How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain: The New Science of Transformation.” He is the co-author of the best selling books, “How God Changes Your Brain” (Ballantine) and, “Why God Won’t Go Away: Brain Science and the Biology of Belief” (Ballantine). He is also a co-author of “Words Can Change Your Brain” (Hudson Street Press) and “Born to Believe: God, Science, and the Origin of Ordinary and Extraordinary Beliefs” (Free Press). And he is the author of several academic books including, “The Metaphysical Mind: Probing the Biology of Philosophical Thought”; “Principles of Neurotheology” (Ashgate); and co-author of “The Mystical Mind: Probing the Biology of Belief” (Fortress Press). The latter book received the 2000 award for Outstanding Books in Theology and the Natural Sciences presented by the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences. He has also produced a 24 lecture video program entitled, “The Spiritual Brain,” for The Teaching Company. He has presented his work at scientific and religious meetings throughout the world and has appeared on Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, Nightline, 20/20, CNN, ABC World News Tonight as well as in nationally distributed movies: “What the Bleep Do We Know?”; Bill Maher’s “Religulous”; and “Awake: The Life of Yogananda.” His work has been featured in a number of media articles including in Newsweek, Time, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, London Observer, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Readers Digest. Additional information regarding books and research can be found at www.andrewnewberg.com.

Andrew B. Newberg, M.D. is currently the Director of Research at the Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital in Philadelphia. He has taught medical students as well as medical residents about stress management, spirituality and health, and the neurophysiology of religious experience. Dr. Newberg has published over 200 peer reviewed articles and chapters on brain function, brain imaging, and the study of religious and mystical experiences. He is the author of the new book entitled, “How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain: The New Science of Transformation.” He is also a co-author of “Words Can Change Your Brain” He has appeared on Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, Nightline, 20/20, CNN, and ABC World News Tonight. His work has been featured in Newsweek, Time, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Additional information can be found at www.andrewnewberg.com

Dr. Newberg’s research has included brain scans of people in prayer, meditation, rituals, and trance states, as well as surveys of people’s spiritual experiences and attitudes. He has also evaluated the relationship between religious or spiritual phenomena and health, and the effect of meditation on memory. Andrew B. Newberg, M.D. is currently the Director of Research at the Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital in Philadelphia. He is also a Professor in the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Radiology at Thomas Jefferson University. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1993. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nuclear Medicine. He has actively pursued a number of neuroimaging research projects which have included the study of aging and dementia, epilepsy, and other neurological and psychiatric disorders. Dr. Newberg has been particularly involved in the study of mystical and religious experiences as well as the more general mind/body relationship in both the clinical and research aspects of his career. His research also includes understanding the physiological correlates of acupuncture therapy, meditation, and other types of alternative therapies.

Effective communication is a crucial aspect to success in relationships with others and often one of the most difficult things to learn. Dr. Andrew Newberg, co-author of Words Can Change Your Brain, joins Jason Hartman to talk about the effects of positive and negative words on our own and others' well-being. Talking to people in a positive, relaxed, compassionate and loving way creates a more intimate and positive experience, while talking to others in a hostile or negative way triggers stress, defensiveness and poor outcomes. Dr. Andrew highlights some of the ways that the brain works with regard to interaction with others, such as working memory, emotions, relaxed vs. reactive behavior, etc., and provides suggestions for framing a positive experience. For details, listen at:  www.HolisticSurvival.com. Andrew B. Newberg, M.D. is currently the Director of Research at the Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital in Philadelphia. He is also a Professor in the Departments of Emergency Medicine and Radiology at Thomas Jefferson University. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nuclear Medicine. He has actively pursued a number of neuroimaging research projects, which have included the study of aging and dementia, epilepsy, and other neurological and psychiatric disorders. Dr.Newberg has been particularly involved in the study of mystical and religious experiences, as well as the more general mind/body relationship in both the clinical and research aspects of his career. He has published numerous articles and chapters on brain function, brain imaging, and the study of religious and mystical experiences, and has authored several books.  He is the co-author of the new book entitled, “Words Can Change Your Brain: 12 Conversation Strategies to Build Trust, Resolve Conflicts, and Increase Intimacy” (Hudson Street Press). He has appeared on Good Morning America, Nightline, CNN, ABC World News Tonight, as well as in a number of media articles, including Newsweek, Time, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Readers Digest. More about Dr. Andrew Newberg can be found on his website at www.andrewnewberg.com.