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America has a big problem. Most Americans feel their problems will be solved if the political party they prefer is the party in charge. But in this delicate conversation between Lisa and her friend Chris Niebauer, Ph,D., they point to the bigger problem of a nation divided. When we engage in “othering,” of any kind, we are training ourselves away from our most natural human capacities for empathy and compassion toward all people. And the tragedy is that you can't erase empathy from your heart in only that selective way. If you're training yourself out of that capacity, you risk losing it across the board. Lisa and Chris share the perspective that any kind of “othering” is harmful to all parties – to the party being hated, and equally harmful to the party doing the hating. An inspiring and healing conversation! THRIVE IN '25 Year-Long Online Program - Lisa McCourt - JOY School - Happiness Life Coaching Chris Niebauer, Ph.D. YouTube Connect with Lisa McCourt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send me your thoughts in a Text MessageSelf is a story. Created by the left brain and experienced as your inner voice there is a story. A story behind all stories.Meet Chris Niebauer. He is the author of a famous book No Self, No Problem. Chris earned his Ph.D. in cognitive neuropsychology at the University of Toledo, specializing in the differences between the left and right sides of the human brain. He is currently a professor at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, where he teaches courses on consciousness, mindfulness, left- and right-brain differences, and artificial intelligence. Listen to our fascinating conversation and learn about the trick of language, the left brain and right brain functions and a unique Brazilian tribe, that has no stories. In the episode, Chris shares some exercises and advice for a seeker.“Why are you unhappy? Because 99.9 percent of everything you think, and of everything you do, is for yourself—and there isn't one.”https://chrisniebauerphd.com/blog/https://www.youtube.com/user/chris5264If you need assistance with your inquiry come to Liberation Unleashed where you can register for a free account and get a volunteer guide free of charge. Or if you need my support, send me an email through my website which is http://www.IlonaCiunaite.com I'll be happy to help. Liberation UnleashedHttp://www.liberationunleashed.comIlona's Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/markedeternalLiberation Unleashed book is available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Liberation-Unleashed-Breaking-Illusion-Separate/#awakeningnow #ilonaciunaite #selfisastory #selfinquiryquestions #liberationunleashed #seeingthroughselfillusionInfo about free monthly meetings on Zoom http://ilonaciunaite.com/events/Podcast https://awakeningnow.buzzsprout.comMusic by Valdi Sabev, Visit his channel for more calm and relaxed music https://www.youtube.com/c/ValdiSabev/featuredWebsiteshttp://ilonaciunaite.comhttp://liberationunleashed.com

Special Announcement #1 Attend the Legendary Summer Intensive Featuring Drs. David Burns and Jill Levitt August 8 - 11. 2024 Learn Advanced TEAM-CBT skills Heal yourself, heal your patients First Intensive in 5 years! It will knock your socks off! Limited Seating--Act Fast Click for registration / more information! Sadly, this workshop is a training program which will be limited to therapists and mental health professionals and graduate students in a mental health field  Apologies, but therapists have complained when non-therapists have attended our continuing education training programs. This is partly because of the intimate nature of the small group exercises and the personal work the therapists may do during the workshop. Certified coaches and counselors are welcome to attend. Special Announcement #2 Here's some GREAT news! The Feeling Great App is now available in both app stores (IOS and Android) and is for therapists and the general public, and you can take a ride for free! Check it Today's Podcast Practical Philosophy Month Part 2, Do Humans have “Selves”? This is our second podcast in our Practical Philosophy Month. Last week, in our first episode, we focused on the “free will” question. As humans, we all feel like we have “free will,” but is it just an illusion, especially if all our actions are the result of the physical processes in our brains and the laws of the universe? The Bible certainly dealt with this in the book of Genesis, where we learn that the first humans, Adam and Eve, were given a wonderful Garden of Eden to live in, but they had to choose whether or not to obey God's rule NOT to eat the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. They chose to eat the fruit, implying that humans have free choice. But the philosophical arguments rage on. In today's podcast, we are joined by two beloved and brilliant colleagues, Drs. Matthew May and Fabrice Nye, as we explore the question of whether or not the “self” exists. We all feel like we have a “self,” but is this real or just an illusion? When you try to define your “self,” you may run into problems. For example, you might think that the “self” has to be the part of us that does not change from moment to moment, and is always ‘the same.” For example, I might think back on my childhood and feel convinced that I was the “same David Burns” then that I am now. And, if you are religious, you might also be comforted by the idea that your “self” is the same as your “soul,” and that you will therefore live on after you die. This concept of a “soul” is a core belief in many religions. But are we fooling ourselves? And what was the Buddha thinking about 2,500 years ago when we talked about enlightenment as resulting from the “Great Death” of the “self.” He seemed to be hinting that something wonderful can happen when you give up the idea that you have a “self.” In the original draft of my book, Feeling Great, I had a chapter on entitled, “Do you need a “self?” Join the Grateful Dead.” I tried to persuade readers that the existence of a “self” is nonsense, based on the philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein in his famous book, Philosophical Investigations. But readers found the chapter so upsetting that I decided, on their urging, to delete it from the manuscript, which I did. My goal is not to disturb people, but to provide a path to joy and to loving connections with others. But to this day, I still get emails from people asking me to offer that chapter, or to deal more deeply with this concept of the “self” vs “no self” in a podcast. So, here is my attempt today. I will start with my own take, and then summarize some of the views about the self that were expressed by Fabrice, Matt, and Rhonda during the show. Here's my thinking. There are many key questions you could ask about the concept of the “self?” including: Do we have a “self?” And if so, what is it? Does the first question even make sense? I'm sure you would agree that if a question doesn't make sense, then it isn't a “real” question, and there really isn't anything to talk about. Then we can just stop feeling frustrated and perplexed, and move on with our lives. That is the precise position that the late Wittgenstein would probably have taken. He stated that words have no ultimate or “true” meaning outside of the various contexts in which we use them in daily life. Most words have many meanings, because they are used in different ways, and you can find most of the meanings in any dictionary. So, if you think of the word, “game,” you will quickly realize that it does not have one “true” or essential meaning. It can mean a sports competition, with two teams competing against each, like soccer. But you can have two teams competing in some way other than a sport. And you don't even need two teams to have a “game.” For example, some games are played by one individual, like solitaire with a deck of cards. Or you can think about the “dating game,” or refer to “game birds,” or a “game boxer.” In short, there is not some single “correct” meaning to the word, “game.” Some uses have overlapping meanings, and some uses do not overlap at all with other uses. So, there is no point in trying to figure out if “games exist,” or what the ultimate or essential meaning is of the word, “game.” Now, how do we use the word, “self,” and what does it mean in each context? You might tell your child to behave themself. This simply means that they are misbehaving and will be punished if they don't behave more politely. You do not have to tell the child that their “self” also has to behave better, because that would be meaningless. We already told the child to change their behavior. You could ask friends, as I did this morning, if they are planning to join me on the Sunday hike. Two of them confirmed and said that “they” would join me today on our hike. I did have to ask them if they would be bringing their “selves,” because I just do not know what that would mean! They already told me they're coming to the hike. (They did come and we had a lot of fun.) In my extremely challenging freshman English class at Amherst College, we had to write two or three papers per week on odd topics. The teachers were relentlessly critical in their feedback, and would nearly always point out that we sounded incredibly phony and need to find our true voices, which came from our real selves, as opposed to the false fronts we often used to try to impress people. Almost every student got dumped on constantly! The professors weren't referring to some metaphysical “true selves.” They were just referring to the fact that our writing didn't sound natural, compelling, or vulnerable, and so forth. Our writing was, for the most part, an enormous turn-off. Most of us never could figure out quite what that class was all about, but it was useful as I became more sensitive to the “tone” or “voice” in any writing. I would have to concede that it was a sobering but helpful class. But they were not referring to some mystical “true self” we had to find. They just wanted us to stop writing in such a sucky way! So here is my point, which you might “not get.” When you keep the word, “self,” in the context of everyday life, it is obvious what it means, and it never refers to some metaphysical “thing” that we could “have” or “not have.” It is just a vague, abstract concept that is devoid of meaning when it's all by itself. A “self,” just like “free will,” is not some “thing” that we might, or might not, have. The question, “Does the self exist,” according to Wittgenstein (or his big fan David) has no meaning and so we can just ignore it. It's not a real question. It is, as Wittgenstein was fond of saying, “language that's out of gear.” Now, does this discussion have anything to do with emotional problems, or TEAM therapy? It absolutely does. That's because nearly all depression results from some version of “I'm not good enough,” including: I'm inferior. I'm a loser. I'm a “hopeless case.” I'm a failure. I'm unlovable. I'm a bad parent. I'm defective. And so forth. If you buy into these “self” condemning proclamations, thinking that they mean something, you'll probably feel depressed, ashamed, inadequate, hopeless, and more. As you can probably see, all these self-critical thoughts contain tons of cognitive distortions, like All-or-Nothing Thinking, Overgeneralization, Labeling, Mental Filtering, Emotional Reasoning, Self-Blame, Hidden Shoulds, and more And to put it in a nutshell, they ALL involve the belief that you have a “self” that's broken, or simply not “good enough.” And all of those statements are meaningless. My goal in therapy is NOT to persuade you that you ARE worthwhile, or “a winner,” or a “good” parent, but rather to show you how to let go of these meaningless but painful ways of belittling yourself. I might use techniques like Empathy, Positive Reframing, Explain the Distortions, Let's Define Terms, Be Specific, the Double Standard Technique, the Externalization of Voices, the Downward Arrow, and many more. That's because the VERY moment you suddenly “see” that these kinds of statements are both untrue and unfair, and you stop believing them, your feelings will instantly change. So, you could say that TEAM really IS a “Wittgensteinian” therapy. And when people ask me how to develop better self-esteem, I would not try to get them to discover how to have some magical and wonderful “thing” called self-esteem, because that concept is just as nonsensical as the concept of a “self.” You might say that “self-esteem,” if you want to use the term, is more about what you DO. And there are two things you can do if you want to change the way you feel. First, you can stop beating up on yourself with hostile criticisms like the bulleted statements listed above, and talk to yourself in the same encouraging way you might talk to a dear friend or loved one who was hurting. And second, you can treat yourself in a loving way, in just the same way you might treat your best friend who was coming for a visit. In other words, you can do nice things for yourself. The day my first book, “Feeling Good,” was finally published, my editor called me with some bad news. She told me that the publisher, William Morrow and Company, loses money on 9 out of 10 of the books they publish, so they decide which ones are most likely to sell, and those are the only ones they'll promote. The rest of the books go on a “loser list,” and the company does little or nothing to promote them. She said my book was #1 on their “loser list,” since the president of the company felt it had no commercial potential, and that very few people would be interest in a long book on depression. She added that the one thing they did do was to send my book to ten popular magazines for first serial rights. That means they get to publish an excerpt from your book as an article, so that stirs up some media interest in your book. Sadly, she said that all ten had turned them down. She said that I'd have to be in charge of any further marketing of my book, so I asked what I should do. She said to call all ten magazines right away and persuade them to change their minds. In a panic, I called them all, including Ladies' Home Journal, Reader's Digest, and on and on. Every magazine said the same thing—they did not want my book, had turned it down, had zero interest in it, and to please top calling since authors shouldn't call them and they considered it a form of phone harassment since they'd already made a decision. Yikes! No fun! When I jogged home from the train station that night, I shouted, “You're a loser, you're a failure.” That didn't sound so good so then I shouted, “No, you're not! You'll figure out how to make it happen! Just keep plugging away.” That sounded a lot more loving, so when I got home, I told my wife that the book at just been published and that I'd been turned down by all ten magazines for serial rights, and the publisher decided not to spend any money on marketing or advertising, so we needed to go out and celebrate. She why we would celebrate? I said, “You don't need to celebrate when you win, because you already feel great. But when you lose, that's when you need to celebrate, because you're feeling down. So, tonight we'll celebrate!” We went out for a fancy dinner and celebrated and had fun. And the rest, they say, is history. I just kept trying and getting turned down by newspapers, radio stations, television programs, and more. But eventually, the tide started to turn. To date, Feeling Good has sold more than 5 million copies and it achieved best-seller status. And the reason was that researchers discovered that the book actually had antidepressant properties, so excitement about it spread by word of mouth. I am hopeful that the new Feeling Great App will help even more people. Fabrice made some interesting and wise comments on the notion of the “self.” He said that the idea that we have a “self” is a sense that we nearly all have. Some people feel like the “self” that is located somewhere behind the eyes or in the middle of the head. But, he emphasizes, there is no such “thing” as a “self.” He has quoted someone who has “said it all,” but the statement only makes sense IF you “get it!” Here's the quote: “No Self? No Problem!” This is actually the title of a book by Chris Niebauer, PhD, and the subtitle is How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up to Buddhism. If you want to check it out, here's a link to it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/No-Self-Problem-Neuropsychology-Catching/dp/1938289978 Fabrice emphasized that the concept of “self” is “nebulous.” He asked, “Is there a ‘David'?” He explained: You wouldn't be able to prove this in court. Well, you could show ID, but that would not be proof. Where does the information on the ID come from? Birth certificate? Who wrote the information on the birth certificate? Probably some doctor back in 1942. And where did he get that information from? Probably some caregiver said “Write ‘David' here.” Was that from a credible source? Not at all. That info was made up on the spot! Now, you can say that there's a “sense” of a David going around, and that there are some patterns that show signs of “David-ness,” but there is no “David.” Matt added that your body is not your “self.” When you break your arm, you don't say that you have broken a part of your “self.” You just say, “I broke my arm.” Rhonda raised the question of whether the “self” is just the same as “consciousness” or “awareness.” Someone in our group added that the “self” is what we DO, and not what we ARE. And, of course, what we are doing is constantly changing from moment to moment. My understanding of all of this is that once you let go of the notion that you have a “self,” you will no longer worry about whether or not you are “good enough” or “special,” or whoever. You can focus instead on living your life and solving the problems of daily living and appreciating the world around you. If you screw up, you can focus on what specific error you made, rather than obsessing about your inferior or defective “self.” You can actually welcome failure as just another teacher, so you can grow and learn, and simply accept your screw ups, or both. In fact, two of the most popular TEAM techniques for challenging the distorted thoughts in bullets above are called “Let's Define Terms” and “Be Specific.” These techniques are right out of Wittgenstein's playbook, and they are prominently featured in the “Learn” section of the new Feeling Great App. If you're feeling depressed, and thinking of yourself as a “loser” or as being “inferior” or even “worthless,” the goal is NOT to “become a ‘winner,” or more ‘worthwhile,' but rather to give up these notions as nonsensical. But once again, many people cannot “get it,” or “see it,” and that's where a caring and skillful therapist can help. Some people wrongly think that letting go of the notion that you could be “worthwhile” would mean a huge loss of something precious. Many people who don't yet “see” what we're trying to say are terrified of the “Great Death” because they think that giving up the notion that you have a “self” means giving up all hope for improvement, for joy, for intimacy, and so forth. But to my way of thinking, the truth is just the opposite. When your “self” dies, you and your world suddenly wake up and come to life. When you accept yourself and your world, exactly as they are right now, everything suddenly changes. Of course, that's a paradox. I believe that leading our patients to the “Great Death” of the “self” is like giving them the understanding and courage they need to throw some garbage in the trash instead of carrying the garbage around with them all the time! I hope some of this makes a little sense, but if not, don't worry about. Sometimes, it takes a little time before you suddenly “see it!” Thanks for listening today. We love all of you! Rhonda, Fabrice, Matt, and David

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Tune into an inspiring episode with Janice Alpert and this week's guest, Dr. Chris Niebauer! A prolific author (whose book was endorsed by Deepak Chopra), neuropsychologist, and tenured professor, Chris Niebauer discusses purpose through the lens of understanding our minds. This is an episode you don't want to miss!Connect with Dr. Chris Niebauer at his Website. Follow Janice on Facebook and InstagramEmail Janice: stopdiets@aol.comJanice's Website: http://stopdiets.comIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive rating and review!

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” — Viktor Frankl The space Viktor Frankl is pointing us toward in this famous quote is the space of consciousness – the fabric of your very being, and the wellspring of your natural, inherent joy. In this profound episode, Chris Niebauer, Ph.D. shares insights and practices for accessing and embodying the only part of you that is real and eternal – the source of your power and your joy: consciousness itself. Connect with Lisa McCourt and find out about her upcoming events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Next Level Healing Podcast, Dr. Tara Perry welcomes Dr. Chris Niebauer, a neuropsychologist and author of No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up to Buddhism. The two discuss where suffering is located in the brain, what it's trying to do, its job, and what part of the brain (if left to its own devices) lives in complete bliss.Work with Dr. Tara PerryTune in every Wednesday for a new episode of Next Level Healing. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

Intuition is our spiritual GPS…our direct line to the soul. But how does intuition connect with our physical being? And what is the relationship between intuition and the human brain? In this episode, neuropsychologist turned spiritual guru Chris Niebauer joins us again to explore the topics of intuition, consciousness and the limits of the thinking mind. We also share about Chris' teachings, including his upcoming event at Cactus Blossom Retreat. Join us for this consciousness expanding conversation!  Connect and Learn with Chris here: Website: https://chrisniebauerphd.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoDVlgMDotYiniAcoB7i8cw  Event at Cactus Blossom Retreat: https://cactusblossomretreat.com/events/how-to-lose-your-mind-rediscover-your-joy-a-life-changing-workshop  Chris' Books can be found: https://bookshop.org/shop/Victoriashawintuitive Disclosure: I am an affiliate of Bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Connect with your soul tribe in the Intuitive Connection Premier Community! Enjoy 30% off with code INAUGURAL23: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/46947  Awaken the magic in you and experience a one-of-a-kind in-person retreat experience at Cactus Blossom Retreat in Escondido, California: https://cactusblossomretreat.com Did you know I offer intuitive readings and coaching sessions to clients all over the world? You can book your session here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages?provider_id=13555 Connect and learn with me here: https://victoriashawintuitive.com/ www.instagram.com/victoriashawintuitive https://www.facebook.com/victoriashawintuitivecounseling/  If you would like to connect with other like-minded souls, take a deeper dive into the topics discussed in these episodes, or learn more about how to awaken to your own inner magnificence, please join us in my Facebook group, Intuitive Connection Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Intuitiveconnectioncommunity Are you ready to take the next steps in awakening your intuition? Please enjoy and download a copy of my Free Activate Your Intuition Ebook: https://victoriashawintuitive.com/free-e-book/ If you would like to take a deeper dive into leveraging the power of your intuition, please check out my self-paced, online course, Activating Your Intuition at: https://victoriashawintuitive.com/courses/activating-your-intuition/ On Clubhouse: @victoriashaw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Niebauer earned his Ph.D. in cognitive neuropsychology at the University of Toledo, specializing in the differences between the left and right sides of the human brain. He is the author of No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up to Buddhism and The No Self, No Problem Workbook: Exercises & Practices from Neuropsychology and Buddhism to Help You Lose Your Mind. He was a professor at a state university in Pennsylvania for 22 years, where he taught courses on consciousness, mindfulness, left- and right-brain differences, and artificial intelligence. Website: chrisniebauerphd.com YouTube Channel Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group Interview recorded June 3, 2023 Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

No Self No Problem by Chris Niebauer Ph.D. a groundbreaking book, writes that the latest research in neuropsychology is now confirming a fundamental tenet of Buddhism, what is called Anatta, or the doctrine of “no self.” Our sense of self, or what we commonly refer to as the ego, is an illusion created entirely by the left side of the brain. It is an open invitation to not simply believe what is being said, it is guidance to experience this truth for yourself. How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up to Buddhism "No Self No Problem" by Chris Niebauer Ph.D. - Book PReview Book of the Week - BOTW - Season 6 Book 23 Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3P4IoTM GET IT. READ :) #selfawareness #identity #illusion  FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behavior http://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/ Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESS https://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sfwalker/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sfwalker/support

Links from the show:* The No Self, No Problem Workbook: Exercises & Practices from Neuropsychology and Buddhism to Help You Lose Your Mind* Connect with Chris* Rate the showAbout my guest:While in grad school in the early 1990s, Chris Niebauer began to notice striking parallels between the latest discoveries in psychology, neuroscience, and the teachings of Buddhism, Taoism, and other schools of Eastern thought. When he presented his findings to a professor, his ideas were quickly dismissed as “pure coincidence, nothing more.”Fast-forward 20 years later and Niebauer is a PhD and a tenured professor, and the Buddhist-neuroscience connection he found as a student is practically its own genre in the bookstore. But according to Niebauer, we are just beginning to understand the link between Eastern philosophy and the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience and what these assimilated ideas mean for the human experience.Chris Niebauer earned his Ph.D. in cognitive neuropsychology at the University of Toledo, specializing in the differences between the left and right sides of the human brain. He is currently a professor at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, where he teaches courses on consciousness, mindfulness, left- and right-brain differences, and artificial intelligence. Get full access to Dispatches from the War Room at dispatchesfromthewarroom.substack.com/subscribe

How can you deal with intrusive thoughts? If you are “not your thoughts” then who are you really? What does your left brain and right brain have to do with suffering and happiness? How can you update your (dysfunctional) mind program to reduce suffering, increase happiness and find inner peace? These are some of the topics covered by cognitive neuropsychologist, university professor and author Dr Chris Niebauer. He is a specialist on  consciousness, mindfulness, left- and right-brain differences, and artificial intelligence, and in this episode he explains and even shows you through some simple exercises that many of your problems are due to relentless thinking, but that thinking is not who you are and it is something you have the power to change. Are we friends on socials yet? If not, come and say hello through the links below! InstagramTikTokYouTubeWebsiteConnect with Chris here: YouTubeWebsiteBook: No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychologist is Catching Up to Buddhism Music by: Flood (Instrumental) by RYYZN https://soundcloud.com/ryyznCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0

Machines can obviously perform tasks that once required human intuition and creativity. So what do we have left? In the long run, is there anything in human thinking that will differentiate us from artificial intelligence? Yes. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I talk to neuropsychology professor and author Dr Chris Niebauer, who is the author of No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology is Catching Up To Buddhism. There is so much to unpack about creative play, flow, and learning to hold ourselves and the world in more helpful, healthy, and humane ways. Since I first read the book, I've wanted to speak with Chris. And if you've ever wondered who you are, then I'm sure you'll enjoy our conversation! Episode contents"Where is the self when no one is thinking about it?" | 10:22Thinking With a Both/And Approach | 14:32Split-Brain Research and Investigating Two Sides of The Mind | 15:04Tools of The Thinking Interpreter | 18:22Who is Left When Things Change? | 19:18Thinking Through The Past, Future, and Present | 21:06How To Engage The Right Brain Without Over-thinking It | 25:46You Can't Force The Right Brain To Play With Left Brain Thinking | 30:14Don't Confuse The Symbol For The Thing | 33:51Embracing Non-Dualism in a Binary World| 35:37Thinking of Life as an Escape Room | 36:22Most of Everything is Nothing | 1:07The Joy of Bad Days | 45:23Memory, Meaning, and The Constant Self | 1:07Playing With The Story of Self | 58:43Mind 2.0 (Human Creativity and Artificial Intelligence) | 64:31Music Inspired By The Conversation | 75:34Support My Music on Patreon The way we process information and make decisions is heavily influenced by the functioning of our brain, precisely the distinction between the left and right hemispheres. While the left hemisphere is associated with logical and analytical thinking, the right hemisphere is thought to be responsible for creative and intuitive thinking. But is it really that simple? "Where is the self when no one is thinking about it?" | 10:22 Chris says that many of the problems we experience in life are tied to our self-concept. The question of who we are. Or who we believe ourselves to be. But what if the self is little more than a series of stories we tell ourselves through categories, names, and labels? Do these explain what it really means to be us? Who are you when you're not thinking about it? Thinking With a Both/And Approach | 14:32 We are not searching for the true self on one side or the other. We want the enjoy the dance of left and right brain integration in our experiences. Split-Brain Research and Investigating Two Sides of The Mind | 15:04 Split-brain research refers to the study of the effects of severing the corpus callosum, the structure that connects the two hemispheres of the brain. It suggests there are two fundamentally different modes of processing the world, which we can shift between. This has led to the popular idea that the brain's left hemisphere is more logical and analytical and processes language. In contrast, the right hemisphere is more creative and intuitive and processes spatial information. For more information about split-brain research, Chris recommends The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World by Iain McGilchrist. Tools of The Thinking Interpreter | 18:22 The split-brain studies found an inner interpreter in the left brain, which makes up stories to explain the world and justify our decisions. Categorical identities inform our judgements and beliefs. The story of me that can be taken away at any minute (what we invest our sense of identity in). We need categories, judgements, and beliefs but problems often stem from how we hold them to the idea of an essential or true self. The right brain embraces a more eternal, non-material, and non-categorical position. The self is fundamentally mysterious; if you think you've pinned it down,

contains conversations about eating disorders, mental health experiences, trauma, relationships. in this episode of HOW'S YOUR HEART?, Jess talks about the role shadow work has played in her mental health journey and relationship to herself. she opens up about 2021 chaos and how using accessible and maintainable practices become a safe space for self reflection. this is such an important episode to dive deeper into re-connecting with yourself and asking "how's your heart?" to create a daily life that protects your peace. mentioned resources: Healing Through Words by Rupi Kaur - https://g.co/kgs/kg5NG4 Shadow Work Workbook by Kela Rose (Skinny Dipping Diaries Podcast) - https://stan.store/soulinprogress?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social No Self, No Problem by Chris Niebauer - https://g.co/kgs/hvhQXL To support the expansion of How's Your Heart, download and subscribe to How's Your Heart? On Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. For more vulnerability and connection, connect with me on Instagram @howsyourheartpod Wanting to collaborate with the How's Your Heart mission? Email me at howsyourheartpod@gmail.com See you soon for your next biweekly episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jess-hewett8/message

As we head into the start of the holi-daze, let's take a look at the illusions that create our stress and suffering so that we can expose them as the flimsy nonsense they are! Chris Niebauer, Ph.D., cognitive neuropsychology professor and author of No Self, No Problem, takes us through a deeply fascinating exploration of what consciousness, mindfulness, and left-and-right-brain differences all have to do with our day-to-day experience of life! So many meaningful insights born of this exciting, don't-miss conversation, including a new perspective on thankfulness to shake up your holiday awe! Find out more about Chris Niebauer, Ph.D Lisa McCourt JOY School and Happiness Life Coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate & Wyn delve into the world of choice.  Do we choose our thoughts?  Can we choose our thoughts? And as so often happens with these two, the conversation drops into a new space and feeling. No Self No Problem: How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up to BUDDHISM by Chris Niebauer, Ph.D. **The book that discusses the brain studies mentioned by Kate (who never seems to remember quotes, books or authors when recording)**   If you have any questions or comments for Wyn or Kate, please email us! Also, if you have a topic or question that you would like us to chat about, please reach out!  We'd love to hear it! wyn@wynning.co.uk kate@katerobertscoaching.com

Discover what it means to be truly human. Chris Niebauer earned his Ph.D. in cognitive neuropsychology at the University of Toledo, specializing in the differences between the left and right sides of the human brain. For 22 years he was a college professor at a state school in Pennsylvania. He created and taught courses on consciousness, mindfulness, left- and right-brain differences, and artificial intelligence.

Explore how the left brain traps us in our story, and the right brain can set us free through fun. Learn simple exercises to explore this from your own direct experience. Chris Niebauer joins Hale Dwoskin on this episode of “Letting Go & The Greatest Secret.” Chris has a wonderful, contagious exuberance for life that you can experience during this interview, which is a living expression of his book, “No Self, No Problem.” Chris Niebauer earned his PhD in cognitive neuropsychology at the University of Toledo, specializing in the differences between the left and right sides of the human brain. He is the author of “No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up to Buddhism” and a professor at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, where he teaches courses on consciousness, mindfulness, left- and right-brain differences, and artificial intelligence. Learn more and connect with Chris at www.ChrisNiebauerPHD.com, www.Facebook.com/NoSelfNoProblem, and www.YouTube.com/channel/UCoDVlgMDotYiniAcoB7i8cw. Hale Dwoskin is the author of the New York Times best seller "The Sedona Method" and the coauthor of "Happiness Is Free: And It's Easier Than You Think" with Lester Levenson. He has been helping people let go and discover their true nature since 1976. He is also one of the featured teachers in Rhonda Byrne's book and movie phenomenon "The Secret" as well as a featured teacher in "The Greatest Secret." Learn more about Hale and the Sedona Method at www.Sedona.com, www.YouTube.com/user/TheSedonaMethod, www.Facebook.com/TheSedonaMethod, and www.Instagram.com/TheSedonaMethodOfficial. To comment or ask a question about this episode please go to our channel on YouTube at https://youtu.be/lmhibvh03OU.

In this episode, we welcome back neuropsychologist Chris Niebauer to continue our conversation on how you can harness the power of your brain and avoid getting lost in your thoughts. Chris shares both scientific and practical tips for understanding the nature of the human mind and how we can learn to use our mind as a tool, without getting used by it.  Key Takeaways: The thinking mind was created to help us survive in a world we no longer live in. As our world evolved, our programmed mind stayed the same.Awakening happens when we learn to disidentify with our minds, and connect more directly with our higher selves. You can't solve the  “problem” of thinking, with more thinking.  True solutions arise when the mind is still. The role of the mind provides a shared consensual sense of reality. It allows us to experience the human illusion. It creates a sense of time and tells us how the world works. However, what has happened is the mind has taken over when it's no longer necessary to rule our lives.Each moment, you have the power to reconnect to your soul and refocus your attention to choose how you want to feel. Connect and learn with Chris Niebauer here:Website: https://chrisniebauerphd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/chris5264/videos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noselfnoproblem No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up To Buddhism by Chris Niebauer can be found here: https://bookshop.org/shop/VictoriashawintuitiveDisclosure: I am an affiliate of Bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.Listen to the first episode with Chris Niebauer: No Self, No Problem, here: https://victoriashawintuitive.com/podcast/ep-82-no-self-no-doubt-featuring-chris-niebauer/ Did you know I offer intuitive readings and coaching sessions to clients all over the world?   You can book your session here:  https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages?provider_id=13555Connect and learn with me here:https://victoriashawintuitive.com/www.instagram.com/victoriashawintuitiveIf you would like to connect with other like-minded souls, take a deeper dive into the topics discussed in these episodes, or learn more about how to awaken to your own inner magnificence, please join us in my Facebook group, Intuitive Connection Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/IntuitiveconnectioncommunityAre you ready to take the next steps in awakening your intuition?  Please enjoy and download a copy of my Free Activate Your Intuition Ebook: https://victoriashawintuitive.com/free-e-book/If you would like to take a deeper dive into leveraging the power of your intuition, please check out my self-paced, online course, Activating Your Intuition at:https://victoriashawintuitive.com/courses/activating-your-intuition/On Clubhouse: @victoriashaw

What unconscious beliefs, habits, or thoughts are blocking you from being your best self? Kevin Bailey is the CEO and Founder of Dreamfuel, which helps companies and teams reach new heights using neuroscience-based mindfulness techniques. He himself is no stranger to rough patches at work due to a flawed mindset. However, he repurposes his time to transform and grow. In this episode, Kevin explains the science behind meditation and the causes and cures for burnout. As you listen, you'll hear about the tools you need to live up to your potential, both personally and professionally. Additional Resources: My Stroke of Genius by Jill Bolte Taylor  Stress Less, Accomplish More by Emily Fletcher  No Self, No Problem by Chris Niebauer  The Works of Dr. Joe Dispenza Check out zevaOnline: https://cd371.isrefer.com/go/zivaONLINE/ANWoodall/

If you were an all-powerful, all-knowing consciousness, you could never know sadness, loss, anxiety, surprise, or the excitement of not knowing what will happen next. An all-knowing consciousness could not enjoy jokes or cry at tragedies. By playing the game, consciousness delights in every experience possible, and the only way to do that is for it to lose itself in us.In the same way that a glass of water is exponentially more satisfying after a five-mile hike in the desert, the experience of feeling the interconnectedness of everything is more fulfilling after the illusion of separation. This is the fun of the game. This is the fun of waking up.

Join us as we welcome back Dr. Chris Niebauer to talk about overcoming left-brain laziness with logic, fun, and awareness. In this episode, we will uncover the difference between our left and right brain, how our left brain can impact our sense of self, and ultimately how to overcome that false perception.Dr. Chris Niebauer earned his Ph.D. in cognitive neuropsychology at the University of Toledo, specializing in the differences between the left and right sides of the human brain. He is currently a professor at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, where he teaches courses on consciousness, mindfulness, left- and right-brain differences, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Chris Niebauer is a PhD and a tenured professor, and the Buddhist-neuroscience connection he found as a student is practically its own genre in the bookstore. But according to Niebauer, we are just beginning to understand the link between Eastern philosophy and the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience and what these assimilated ideas mean for the human experience. He is the author of NO SELF NO PROBLEM: How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up To BUDDHISM. In his groundbreaking book, Niebauer writes that our sense of self, or what we commonly refer to as the ego, is an illusion created entirely by the left side of the brain. What makes this book unique is that Niebauer offers a series of exercises to allow the reader to experience this truth for themself, as well as additional tools and practices to use after reading the book, all of which are designed to change the way we experience the world—a way that is based on being rather than thinking.In the Adjusted Reality podcast, well-known athletes, celebrities, actors, chiropractors, influencers in the wellness industry, and other podcasters will talk with host Dr. Sherry McAllister, president, F4CP, about their experiences with health and wellness. As a special gift for listening today visit f4cp.org/health to get a copy of our mind, body, spirit eBook which focuses on many ways to optimize your health and the ones you love without the use of drugs or surgery. Follow Adjusted Reality on Instagram.Find A Doctor of Chiropractic Near You.

Last time, we discussed the importance of loosening our attachment to our beliefs in order to have more productive discussions with people who disagree with us. Loosening our attachment to one belief in particular can alleviate mental suffering, boost our productivity through flow, and help us experience transcendence. What am I talking about?I'm talking about rejecting the idea of the self. No, I don't mean those experiments where someone tries a series of progressively stranger tasks in order to become desensitized to the sting of rejection. I'm talking about letting go of the concept of the self completely.The Self Is an IllusionFrench philosopher René Descartes once famously said, “Cogito ergo sum”—I think, therefore I am. Or to be more precise, “Dubito, ergo cogito, ergo sum”—I doubt, therefore I think, therefore I am.Some philosophers and neuroscientists argue that Descartes' statement may be a non-sequitur, and the insecurity of needing affirmation of self-existence is likely in vain. According to Buddhist and Taoist philosophy, the idea of a stable, continuous self is an illusion, and a sizeable body of neuroscience research affirms this viewpoint.The self is likely a social construct consisting of our values, interests, hopes, fears, dreams, and relationships. If the self doesn't exist, any attacks on our personal character are rendered meaningless.In an amusing scene from Friends, Rachel and Monica take offense when Phoebe suggests that Rachel is a pushover and Monica is high maintenance. When Rachel and Monica counter that Phoebe is flaky, Phoebe remains unbothered and concedes that she is indeed flaky.How exactly is this illusion created?In his book No Self, No Problem, Chris Niebauer explains that the left side of the brain is responsible for processing language, interpreting meaning, and crafting stories. Consider the word ‘book.' What exactly does it mean? We might say it's a medium for recording information with writing and images, often bound by a cover.But we can't assign a quality that is universal to all books. Language is a tool that we use in order to interpret and understand reality; it gives us the illusion that the names we assign to things have actual meaning. But these names are simply shorthands or proxies to understand our surroundings.Perhaps René Magritte was trying to convey a similar idea in his infamous painting The Treachery of Images, which features the phrase “Ceci n'est pas une pipe” (French for "This is not a pipe") under the image of a tobacco pipe. Explaining the reasoning behind his painting, Magritte said:The famous pipe. How people reproached me for it! And yet, could you stuff my pipe? No, it's just a representation, is it not? So if I had written on my picture ‘This is a pipe,' I'd have been lying!The pipe in the painting is not an actual pipe but a visual representation of one. To borrow from Polish-American scholar Alfred Korzybski, “The word is not the thing.”Niebauer points out that the illusion of the self is similar to that of a mirage in a desert—you observe, visualize, and experience it; it's just not actually there. If you try to answer the question “Who am I?,” your left brain will likely come up with a multitude of categories to define your selfhood such as gender, occupation, religion, values, and interests.But remove categories from the equation, and it becomes significantly harder to pin down the essence of who you are. The “I” is an illusion extrapolated from the language the left brain uses to process reality.Our left brains even assign meaning to various visual inputs. The Rorschach inkblot test is a way to conceptualize how this works. The Rorschach asks users to look at inkblot patterns on paper and report what they see. The act of ascribing meaning to these random images is a way to look at how the left brain works in real-time.Given an identical inkblot image, two people can have vastly different interpretations—informed by their own individual reference frames. Recognizing patterns can be helpful but can also lead to unnecessary suffering. Let's consider a real-world example.If an employee sees her fellow coworkers congregated together in the break room while whispering and casting glances in her direction, she may assume that her colleagues are conspiring against her. But they could just as well be planning a surprise in her honor.Our brains seek out patterns to explain reality. But these patterns only exist in our minds, and we need to realize that in order to reduce mental suffering.What's the antidote?How then can we quiet our left brains? If the left brain is the language processing center, then the right brain is the spatial center responsible for movement-based activities. Yoga and exercise are both great ways to tap into right-brain consciousness. The right brain is also responsible for our sense of intuition or that “gut feeling” we get when we have a hunch but can't exactly explain the reason for it.Practicing compassion and gratitude are two additional ways to engage your right brain. Buddhism defines compassion as “the ability to see another person as ourselves.” Compassion originates in the RTPJ, which sounds like a Myers-Briggs personality type but isn't. The RTPJ, or right temporoparietal junction, allows us to consider things from someone else's point of view.Gratitude also activates the right brain. A 2014 study published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience found that individuals who regularly practiced gratitude had more gray matter volume in the right inferior temporal gyrus. So the next time you find yourself stuck in rush-hour traffic or the middle of a rainstorm, remember that your perception of these experiences as ‘unfortunate' is simply a byproduct of one half of your brain. Rejecting this interpretation and replacing it with gratitude for the time to yourself will help prevent needless stress, anxiety, and mental suffering.In the same way that quieting the left brain can have health benefits, so too can deactivating the default mode network (DMN), which comprises several regions of the brain. The DMN is involved in activities of “wakeful rest” such as daydreaming or planning for the future. Research suggests that deactivating the DMN can help reduce stress and the risk of developing dementia.Uitwaaien, the Dutch term for unwinding, refers to the practice of spending time in natural environments and has been proposed as a method to modulate DMN hyperactivity. Along a similar vein, a 2019 study examined how playing sports can help athletes cut through “brain static” in order to better interpret audio inputs. Researchers hypothesized that the athletes' ability to tune out background noise could help prevent injuries and cardiovascular disease.Tapping Into Flow Means Letting GoAnother reason to reject the self is to boost productivity by tapping into flow, that state of being “in the zone.” When you refer to yourself as “I”, you invoke the ego (a construct of the left brain), but ego death allows us to focus more intently on creative pursuits.In order to tap into flow, we have to let go of our sense of self. That means releasing ourselves of any doubts, anxieties, fears, or insecurities. Flow is necessary for mastery of creative, artistic, and athletic endeavors.C. Wilson Meloncelli describes flow as a state between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. In other words, flow lies somewhere between “fight or flight” and “rest and digest.” Flow occurs when you are disengaged from your sense of self and work becomes effortless.Athletes, artists, and musicians frequently tap into the flow state when practicing their craft. Wide receiver Jerry Rice, soccer legend Pelé, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and violinist Itzhak Perlman are all prime examples. Author and coach Brad Stulberg explains,Releasing from such a tight attachment to one's self is a hallmark of flow, or that highly sought after state of being fully in the zone. Losing oneself is also the goal of most spiritual disciplines. (And athletic and creative ones, too.) The more you forget about yourself, the better you'll feel, the better you'll do, and the better you'll be.It's no wonder then that self-absorption is strongly correlated with clinical depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. And the modern-day ethos unfortunately encourages self-absorption through influencer culture and appeals to the importance of building a personal brand.But Stulberg offers a couple ways to escape the perpetual cycle of self-consumption:Pursue mastery in any discipline: In his book Drive, Daniel Pink explains that autonomy, mastery, and purpose are deeply critical to high performance and life satisfaction. Psychologist Carol Ryff discovered that people who exhibited “a feeling of continued development” ranked higher on measures of life satisfaction and self-esteem than those who did not.Practice kindness: While devoting oneself to mastery is immensely powerful, devoting oneself to others may be mightier still. Sonya Lyubomirsky, one of the world's foremost happiness researchers, finds that individuals who regularly engage in volunteering, mentoring, coaching, or writing letters of gratitude report more positive emotions, both in the short-term and long-term. Psychologist Daryl Van Tongeren has corroborated her findings, reporting that altruistic acts give people a sense of meaning in their lives.When we take our attention off ourselves and our personal problems and dedicate ourselves to helping someone else, we gain so much in return.— Kathryn LubowLose Yourself to Live Life to the FullestYou better lose yourself in the music, the momentYou own it, you better never let it goYou only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blowThis opportunity comes once in a lifetime, yo— Eminem, “Lose Yourself”Losing ourselves allows us to be fully present and live in the moment, and self-transcendent experiences have been shown to make us happier, kinder, and less stressed. We experience self-transcendence when we offer ourselves in service to others but also when we stand rapt in awe.We experience the feeling of being awestruck when we witness the sheer magnitude of formations like the Grand Canyon, phenomena like the Northern Lights, and structures like the Taj Mahal. In his webseries, Shots of Awe, Jason Silva defines awe as “an experience of such perceptual vastness you literally have to reconfigure your mental models of the world to assimilate it.”Arizona State University psychology professor Dr. Michelle Shiota explains, “The experience of awe involves feeling very small and insignificant yet also connected to something much greater than the self.” Experiences of awe have been shown to bolster resilience and increase feelings of compassion, empathy, altruism, and well-being.To recap, rejecting the notion of the self can make us happier, help us tap into the flow state for improved productivity, and experience the benefits of awe. The brain's left hemisphere, responsible for interpreting reality and recognizing patterns, creates the illusion of a stable, continuous self and often distracts us with inaccurate interpretations of reality.To counteract the left brain's chatter, we can engage our right brain through activities such as exercise, yoga, meditation, and gratitude practices. Rejecting the self frees up cognitive load, which allows us to enter the flow state, essential for mastery. Losing ourselves in awe-inspiring experiences enriches our lives for the better. Thanks for reading!Listen to “Evolving with Nita Jain” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Soundcloud, Deezer, TuneIn, or iHeart Radio! Music for this episode, “New Beginnings” by Joshua Kaye, was provided courtesy of Syfonix. Some links are affiliate. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nitajain.substack.com

https://youtu.be/Wjiy5PrfOxU Today we'll be discussing the different ways we tend to experience the world from the perspective of left and right brain processes. Our guest today is Dr. Chris Niebauer, a cognitive neuropsychologist who is a tenured professor at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania where he teaches courses on consciousness, mindfulness, left and right brain differences, and artificial intelligence. He is the author of The Neurotic's Guide to Avoiding Enlightenment: How the Left-Brain Plays Unending Games of Self-Improvement and his most recent and popular No Self No Problem - How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up To BUDDHISM In this groundbreaking book, he writes that the latest research in neuropsychology is now confirming a fundamental tenet of Buddhism, what is called Anatta, or the doctrine of “no self.” Niebauer writes that our sense of self, or what we commonly refer to as the ego, is an illusion created entirely by the left side of the brain. He had found this Buddhist-neuroscience connection when he was a student in the early 1990s,, but since then, this connection has practically become its own genre in bookstores. Today, Niebauer admits that we're just beginning to scratch the surface on the link between Eastern philosophy and the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience and what this really means for the human experience. Please help welcome Dr. Chris Niebauer.

Is there truly a science to spirituality? In today's episode we talk with Chris Niebauer all about mediation, the ego and how neuroscience is catching up to what Buddhists have taught for thousands of years. While in grad school in the early 1990s, Chris began to notice striking parallels between the latest discoveries in psychology, neuroscience, and the teachings of Buddhism, Taoism, and other schools of Eastern thought. When he presented his findings to a professor, his ideas were quickly dismissed as “pure coincidence, nothing more.” Fast-forward 20 years later and Niebauer is a PhD and a tenured professor, and the Buddhist-neuroscience connection he found as a student is practically its own genre in the bookstore. But according to Niebauer, we are just beginning to understand the link between Eastern philosophy and the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience and what these assimilated ideas mean for the human experience. Chris earned his Ph.D. in cognitive neuropsychology at the University of Toledo, specializing in the differences between the left and right sides of the human brain. He is currently a professor at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, where he teaches courses on consciousness, mindfulness, left- and right-brain differences, and artificial intelligence. Connect with Chris: https://chrisniebauerphd.com/ https://chrisniebauerphd.com/the-book/ Like what you've heard? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review!

Tune in as we speak to Dr. Chris Niebauer about the thinking mind, his take on modern philosophy and how brain imbalances affect body imbalances.Dr. Chris Niebauer earned his Ph.D. in cognitive neuropsychology at the University of Toledo, specializing in the differences between the left and right sides of the human brain. He is currently a professor at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, where he teaches courses on consciousness, mindfulness, left- and right-brain differences, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Chris Niebauer is a PhD and a tenured professor, and the Buddhist-neuroscience connection he found as a student is practically its own genre in the bookstore. But according to Niebauer, we are just beginning to understand the link between Eastern philosophy and the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience and what these assimilated ideas mean for the human experience. He is the author of NO SELF NO PROBLEM: How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up To BUDDHISM. In his groundbreaking book, Niebauer writes that our sense of self, or what we commonly refer to as the ego, is an illusion created entirely by the left side of the brain. What makes this book unique is that Niebauer offers a series of exercises to allow the reader to experience this truth for themself, as well as additional tools and practices to use after reading the book, all of which are designed to change the way we experience the world—a way that is based on being rather than thinking.In the Adjusted Reality podcast, well-known athletes, celebrities, actors, chiropractors, influencers in the wellness industry, and other podcasters will talk with host Dr. Sherry McAllister, president, F4CP, about their experiences with health and wellness. As a special gift for listening today visit f4cp.org/health to get a copy of our mind, body, spirit eBook which focuses on many ways to optimize your health and the ones you love without the use of drugs or surgery. Follow Adjusted Reality on Instagram.Find A Doctor of Chiropractic Near You.

For the 95th episode of NEOHUMAN, Agah is chatting with Chris Niebauer (@noselfnoprob). Chris received his Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuropsychology from the University of Toledo where he specialized in left-right brain differences. He has conducted... The post 95: Chris Niebauer appeared first on LIVE IN LIMBO.

Chris Niebauer is the author of “No Self No Problem” a book that details how neuropsychology is catching up to Buddhism. He earned his PhD in cognitive neuropsychology at the University of Toledo, specializing in the differences between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. He is currently a professor at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania where he teaches courses on consciousness, mindfulness, left and right brain differences, and artificial intelligence.  In this episode, we talk about how the left brain creates the ego, left and right brain differences, and how to rebalance the brain. 

CHRIS NIEBAUER—is a neuropsychologist and college professor in Pennsylvania. His interests include investigating the nature of how our brains work or don't work, and Buddhism. He is the author of two best-selling books, The Neurotic's Guide to Avoiding Enlightenment and No Self No Problem. He has a third book on the way. Bill and Chris have known one another for a long time, on Guy Shrink they talk about several timely ideas and speak about that mythical midlife crisis.  

For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by the workings of the human brain, and the big questions like does the brain create consciousness and does our sense of self originate in the brain?  That's why I was excited to connect with this episode's guest, neuropsychologist and author of No Self, No Doubt: How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up To Buddhism, Chris Niebauer.  Chris' work seamlessly blends spiritually and neuropsychology, showing us how advances in brain sciences are pointing us back toward age-old spiritual teachings.   Trust me, you will not want to miss this episode! Highlights:**Chris shares his journey of awakening after a tragic loss, and how this experience transformed his work as a neuropsychologist. **Chris shares how recent discoveries in neuroscience support ancient wisdom of Buddhist teachings.** Chris explains why neuroscientists still cannot find the seat of the self in the human brain.** We discuss the differences in how the right and left brain process information and why this matters to our sense of self and spirituality** We discuss the process of spiritual evolution and awakening, and how to work with rather than fighting against the ego. **Chris highlights the importance of using your mind, rather than letting the mind use you.Connect and learn with Chris Niebauer here:Website: https://chrisniebauerphd.com/FB:https://www.facebook.com/noselfnoproblemYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/chris5264Connect and learn with me here:https://victoriashawintuitive.com/www.instagram.com/victoriashawintuitivehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/Intuitiveconnectioncommunityhttps://victoriashawintuitive.com/courses/activating-your-intuition/On Clubhouse: @victoriashawBooks mentioned in this episode:No Self, No Doubt: How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up To Buddhism by Chris NiebauerThe Tao of  by Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism by Fritjof CapraBooks can be found: https://bookshop.org/shop/VictoriashawintuitiveDisclosure: I am an affiliate of Bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

In dieser Folge stellen wir Dir das Buch „Kein Ich. Kein Problem“ von Dr. Chris Niebauer vor, weil es eine interessante Verknüpfung zwischen spirituellen Prinzipien und wissenschaftlichen Beweisen herstellt. Die Neuropsychologie bestätigt, was jeder spirituell Suchende irgendwann auf einer intuitiven Ebene zu verstehen beginnt: Wir dürfen unser alltägliches Denken, unser Ego, nicht zu ernst nehmen. Je mehr Distanz wir dazu gewinnen, desto mehr innere Freiheit öffnet sich. Die Neurowissenschaft verwendet statt Ego den Begriff der „linken Gehirnhälfte“, die alles was geschieht oder nicht geschieht, pausenlos wertet, deutet und erklärt. Wir hoffen, dass Dich diese Episode an die Freiheit in Dir, jenseits des Egos, erinnert.

In dieser Folge stellen wir Dir das Buch „Kein Ich. Kein Problem“ von Dr. Chris Niebauer vor, weil es eine interessante Verknüpfung zwischen spirituellen Prinzipien und wissenschaftlichen Beweisen herstellt. Die Neuropsychologie bestätigt, was jeder spirituell Suchende irgendwann auf einer intuitiven Ebene zu verstehen beginnt: Wir dürfen unser alltägliches Denken, unser Ego, nicht zu ernst nehmen. Je mehr Distanz wir dazu gewinnen, desto mehr innere Freiheit öffnet sich. Die Neurowissenschaft verwendet statt Ego den Begriff der „linken Gehirnhälfte“, die alles was geschieht oder nicht geschieht, pausenlos wertet, deutet und erklärt. Wir hoffen, dass Dich diese Episode an die Freiheit in Dir, jenseits des Egos, erinnert.

In episode # 108, Dr. Reese sits down with Dr. Chris Niebauer, university professor and author of the book, No Self, No Problem. In this talk, they discuss the process of thinking, the root cause of problems, the power of the placebo effect, the evolution of human thought and the beauty of thought gaps. They also dive into two dramatic events that happened to Chris when he was 20 that sent him down the path of neurosis and surrender. Plus - They ponder the question; What happens if you stop complaining? __________________________ Support Dr. Reese's Work HERE Learn More About His Work HERE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drreese/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drreese/support

In this episode we talk to Chris Niebauer, PhD. about his book, No Self, No Problem, and the parallels between recent discoveries in neuropsychology and spiritual practices such as Buddhism and Nonduality. • Includes a guided meditation taking us through a series of questions to help us let go of who we are not. To learn more about Chris Niebauer, please visit: https://chrisniebauerphd.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/chris5264 https://www.facebook.com/noselfnoproblem Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. Feedspot calls Awareness Explorers one of the "Best Spiritual Podcasts on the Planet." Here's their list of the Top Spiritual Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/spiritual_podcasts/ To learn more about Awareness Explorers, and to listen to all of our podcast episodes, please visit: https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/ If you want to listen to the meditations alone, you can find all of our meditations excerpted either in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAVvivvVVGNfQgJxbWB6dF6Z Or on our Awareness Explorers website: https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/meditations To Support Awareness Explorers, please consider clicking the "Donate" button on any AwarenessExplorers.com page, or becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/awarenessexplorers To learn more about Jonathan Robinson and Brian Tom O'Connor, please visit https://findinghappiness.com/ and https://www.playawarenessgames.com/ You can listen to all of our episodes on this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAXyaArC4OyY0y84CZ8uSb_n Enjoy, Jonathan and Brian

When you're learning a new skill, information is critical.  Without that, it's very difficult to make any kind of meaningful change.   But I see a parallel between learning new skills and respectful parenting: I like to say that love between parent and child is necessary but not sufficient - and that respect is the missing ingredient.  With learning a new skill, knowledge is necessary - but not sufficient.   And support is the missing ingredient.   You might remember from our conversation with Dr. Chris Niebauer a while ago that our overactive left brains tend to make up stories about our experiences to integrate these experiences into the narratives we tell about ourselves.   If we're “the kind of person who triumphs through adversity,” a setback will be taken in stride.  If we're “the kind of person who has been hurt,” each new individual hurt makes much more of a mark.  The new experiences have to be made to fit with the framework that's already in place.   Especially when you're learning a skill related to difficult experiences you've had, your left brain wants to keep itself safe.  It might tell you: “I don't need to do this.  Things aren't that bad.  I'll just wait until later / tomorrow / next week.”   And when that happens, you need support.  That support can be from a great friend, although sometimes you don't want even your closest friends to know that you shout at or smack your child.   Therapy can be really helpful - but it's also really expensive.   Sometimes the thing that's most helpful is someone who's learning the tools alongside you (so they aren't trying to look back and remember what it was like to be in your situation; theirs is different, but they are struggling too…) who isn't a regular presence in your life.   There's no danger you're going to run into them at the supermarket, or a kid's birthday party.   You can actually be really honest with them and know it won't come and bite you in the butt.   That's what today's guests, Marci and Elizabeth, discovered when they started working together.  Separated by cultural differences, fourteen(!) time zones, and very different lives, they found common ground in their struggles and have developed a deep and lasting friendship.   If you'd like to work on taming your triggered feelings - and get help from your own Accountabuddy in the process - the Taming Your Triggers workshop is for you.  Click the image below to learn more.          

Dr. Chris Niebauer holds a Ph.D. in cognitive neuropsychology, specializing in the differences between the left and the right sides of the human brain. He is currently a professor at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania, where he teaches courses on consciousness, mindfulness, left and right brain differences, and artificial intelligence. In this episode, Eric and Chris discuss No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology is Catching Up to BuddhismBut wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Registration for the Spiritual Habits Group Program CLOSES May 25, 2021! Visit spiritualhabits.net to learn more about how to bring forth real transformation in your life! In This Interview, Dr. Chris Niebauer and I Discuss Neuropsychology and the Thinking Mind…His book, No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology is Catching Up to BuddhismHow the “Mind 1.0 program” is an outdated program that we’re all running onWe don’t update this “program” because we don’t know it’s thereUnderstanding the concept of self and the idea of who we think we areOur thinking mind is not accurate, but we think our thoughts are realityMore thinking doesn’t solve a thinking problemDifferences between left and right brain thinkingDisconnecting the thinking mind from consciousness in meditationRealizing the limitations of the thinking mindHow the thinking mind is not who you are and is geared to finding problemsRecognizing that consciousness is far more vast than the thinking mindNeuropsychology function is to tell us who we’re notBuddha’s teaching of everything changesHow perception is a biological functionDr. Chris Niebauer Links:Dr. Chris Niebauer’s WebsiteYoutube ChannelAwara Mattresses are made with only natural and organic materials, including 100% organic wool from happy New Zealand sheep! For every mattress sold, 10 fruit trees will be planted. To get $350 off your mattress, plus free shipping, a Forever warranty, AND free accessories (including 2 pillows, sheets, and a waterproof mattress protector (value $499)), visit www.awarasleep.com/feedAncient Nutrition offers whole food nutritional products that are designed to provide Ancient Nutrients in a modern, convenient form to power the body and mind and restore health, strength, and vitality. Enter promo code WOLF at ancientnutrition.com to get 20% off your first order.Calm App: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life through meditations and sleep stories. Join the 85 million people around the world who use Calm to get better sleep. Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription (a limited time offer!) by going to www.calm.com/wolfIf you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Chris Niebauer on Neuropsychology and the Thinking Mind, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Neuroscience Behind our Reality with James KingslandRalph De La Rosa on the Mind as Your Teacher

Vor einigen Wochen bekam ich ein Buch in die Finger, dessen Titel mich neugierig machte. Es ist von Dr. Chris Niebauer und heißt „Kein Ich. Kein Problem. Was Buddha schon wusste und die Neuropsychologie heute bestätigt“ In dem Buch fand ich sehr viel Inspiration – auch zu einem meiner Lieblingsthemen, die Wahrnehmung. Wir tragen auf unserem Hals eine unglaubliche Musterwahrnehmungsmaschine durch die Welt, sehen Muster, kategorisieren Dinge, erschaffen Sprache, um diese Muster zu beschreiben und das alles rasant schnell. So erschaffen wir auch ein Bild von uns selbst, da wir uns mit diesen Mustern identifizieren. Ist unser ICH also nur eine Muster-Ansammlung?

Vor einigen Wochen bekam ich ein Buch in die Finger, dessen Titel mich neugierig machte. Es ist von Dr. Chris Niebauer und heißt „Kein Ich. Kein Problem. Was Buddha schon wusste und die Neuropsychologie heute bestätigt“ In dem Buch fand ich sehr viel Inspiration – auch zu einem meiner Lieblingsthemen, die Wahrnehmung. Wir tragen auf unserem Hals eine unglaubliche Musterwahrnehmungsmaschine durch die Welt, sehen Muster, kategorisieren Dinge, erschaffen Sprache, um diese Muster zu beschreiben und das alles rasant schnell. So erschaffen wir auch ein Bild von uns selbst, da wir uns mit diesen Mustern identifizieren. Ist unser ICH also nur eine Muster-Ansammlung?

This week, I am joined by Ph.D. Chris Niebauer, author of the groundbreaking new book, No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology is Catching Up to Buddhism. Chris shares with me the story of how he became interested in neuroscience, psychology, and Eastern philosophy after being devastated by the loss of his father. During his studies and research in grad school, he found parallels between the latest discoveries about the brain and the philosophies of Buddhism, specifically the practices that allow us to develop an awareness and manage basic mental challenges like fear and anxiety to alleviate suffering. He wrote his book to share his findings with the world and help others who are struggling with anxiety. Chris and I talk about the interplay between consciousness and neural science, embracing emotions, and why Chris feels it’s best to have one foot in the doing world but not attach yourself to the outcomes in it. https://adamhergenrother.com/084-an-interview-with-neuroscience-consciousness-author-chris-niebauer-no-self-no-problem/ (See full show notes.)

Today Allyson and Julietta chat with Bonnie Unsworth!  One of the pioneers of the internet, with 28 years of experience and the owner of Imagine, Inc. , an Internet Marketing Co.  She guides companies and solopreneurs through the process of a marketing strategy. Bonnie's recommended favorite books are Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu, No Self, No Problem by Chris Niebauer, Phd., Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown imagineinc-usa.com Bonnie on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/bunsworth3#lifecoach #coaching #motivation #mindset #inspiration #mindfulness #selflove #selfcare #love #mentalhealth #life #success  #meditation #personalgrowth #lifestyle  #happiness #lifecoaches #leadership #goals #loveyourself #selfdevelopment #bhfypSubscribe To The Voices of The Goddess Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUoaguKw8KZtMtig1hSOJSAThe Voices of The Goddess: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Voices-of-the-Goddess-356165865475415Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicesofthegoddess/Voices of The Goddess with Julietta Wenzel and Allyson Mancini on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJkusUQRFjoRa0oDQpCLAbA/videos Voices of The Goddess with Julietta the Magical PT and Allyson the Wellness Warrior supports modern day goddesses in developing their powers and acquiring tools they need to achieve all their desires.  Each week we learn from women in the community who share their insights and how they use their tools to make their dreams a reality. Allyson, a Michigander, moved to South Florida in 1993 with her fiancé, Nick. Married 27 years with two children, Nicholas 24 and Lexi  21.  A SAHM for 24 years, now an empty nester, She is a certified Holistic Health Coach with AFPA.https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthylifestyleinandouthttps://www.instagram.com/allysonkmancini/?hl=enJulietta grew up in Wisconsin and graduated with a Physical Therapy degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison. When not busy treating patients or teaching Voila Method in the US and internationally, she is making healing crystal art and jewelry, creating spiritual/healing paintings, or planning underground dining experiences.   A contributing author in the best-selling book UNSTOPPABLE: Leverage Life Setbacks To Rebuild Resilience For Success.  Her experience is that the language of love, kindness and compassion is understood everywhere. https://bodyandsoul-pt.com/    http://julietta.love/ https://soulcandycrystals.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheMagicalPT https://www.facebook.com/soulcandybyjulietta https://www.facebook.com/Juliettalove-108449684234840 https://www.instagram.com/themagicalpt/ https://www.instagram.com/soul_candy_/ https://www.instagram.com/juliettadotlove/

A discussion with Ryan Otis and Chris Niebauer, author of No Self, No Problem. How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up To BUDDHISM In this groundbreaking book, Niebauer writes that the latest research in neuropsychology is now confirming a fundamental tenet of Buddhism, what is called Anatta, or the doctrine of “no self.” Niebauer writes that our sense of self, or what we commonly refer to as the ego, is an illusion created entirely by the left side of the brain. Niebauer is quick to point out that this doesn't mean that the self doesn't exist but rather that it does so in the same way that a mirage in the middle of the desert exists, as a thought rather than a thing. His conclusions have significant ramifications for much of modern psychological modalities, which he says are spending much of their time trying to fix something that isn't there. - - - - -SUPPORT THIS PODCAST & VLOG- - - - - ► Become A Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv_MsYFGi-RHrNajHqqUJ6A/join ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenakedguruexperiencepodcast ► TIP JAR: paypal.me/thenakedguru - - - - - WEBSITE, SOCIAL & OTHER PROJECTS- - - - - ► Website: https://www.thenakedguruexperience.com ► Sharing Circles: https://www.rememebringourself.com ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenakedguruexperience ► Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/672595846495678/ CHRIS WEBSITE: http://chrisniebauerphd.com/ CHRIS YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/chris5264 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenakedguruexperience/support

KLICK: Link zum YouTube-Video: https://youtu.be/NUDm6a24p7k Hörbuch überarbeiten, Manuskripte ins Lektorat geben und Feedback für LARA II und das Hörbuch von LARA I. Darum geht es in diesem kurzen Wochenrückblick. Eigentlich wollte ich heute die neueste ClAn-Folge mit Claudia Giesdorf mit dir teilen, aber das Video ist so toll lang geworden und ich brauche etwas mehr Zeit, um es zu überarbeiten. Im heutigen Video brauche ich deine Hilfe. Beziehungsweise beim Hörbuch. Bist du dabei? ======================== Links aus der Folge (Werbung - du unterstützt mich, wenn du auf die Amazon-Links klickst) Stand up - Feminismus für alle von Julia Korbik // https://amzn.to/2ZUWEEk I thought it was just me von Brené Brown // https://amzn.to/2FQBVKG No Self No Problem von Chris Niebauer // https://amzn.to/3aCLIiA Storm Front (Dresden Files, Band 1) von Jim Butcher // https://amzn.to/2EMJwKa ======================== Zitat: “Leisure without study is death - a tomb for the living person” - Seneca ======================== Hashtags zur Folge: #selfpublishing #hörbuchüberarbeitung #lektorat ======================== Hast du Fragen zu meinem Podcast? Wünschst du dir spezielle Inhalte? Dann schreib mir unter andrea@adwilk.de oder auf Instagram unter @adwilk_autorin. Klick jetzt auf Abonnieren und verpasse keine neue Folge. Meine Bücher findest du hier: https://www.adwilk.de/shop/ Außerdem bin ich auf Instagram aktiv: https://www.instagram.com/adwilk_autorin https://www.instagram.com/theawilk_autorin Danke, dass du mich hörst! Alles Liebe, Andrea ======================== Eigenwerbung und unbeauftragte Werbung

Schön, dass du hier bist! Willkommen zu meinem Podcast! Wann immer mich jemand fragt, was ich mache, druckse ich herum. Dass ich Autorin bin, erzähle ich gern. Nicht so gern verrate ich, in welchem Genre ich schreibe. Dass das Unsinn ist, weiß ich selbst. Und trotzdem ist da dieses Gefühl. Liebesromane sind doch weniger wert als ein mitreißender Thriller oder eine dramatische Biografie, oder? Wie siehst du das? Darf ich mit stolzgeschwellter Brust verlauten, dass ich Romane schreibe, die von der Liebe handeln? Oder sollte ich lieber weiterhin erzählen, dass einfach nur Romane meinen Fingern entspringen? Tiefgründig und zum Nachdenken anregend. Aber halt keine banalen Liebesgeschichten. Links aus der Folge (Werbung - du unterstützt mich, wenn du auf die Amazon-Links klickst) Wahl zum Buch des Monats bei Kindokbook // https://de.kindofbook.com/buch-des-monats/?book=108353 Das sind unsere besten Jahre von Josef Althaus // https://amzn.to/32nl35U Build your author platform with a purpose von Mimika Conney // https://amzn.to/2EBHkEY No Self No Problem von Chris Niebauer // https://amzn.to/3aCLIiA Der Tote im Strandkorb vom Anna Johannsen // https://amzn.to/3lD7esS Bücher von Kat v. Arbour // https://amzn.to/31KYOaR Nicolas Müller auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolasmueller_autor/ Zitat aus der Folge Hermann Hesse. Glück ist Liebe, nichts anderes. Wer lieben kann, ist glücklich. Hast du Fragen zu meinem Podcast? Wünschst du dir spezielle Inhalte? Dann schreib mir unter andrea@adwilk.de oder auf Instagram unter @adwilk_autorin. Klick jetzt auf Abonnieren und verpasse keine neue Folge. Meine Bücher findest du hier: https://www.adwilk.de/shop/ Außerdem bin ich auf Instagram aktiv: https://www.instagram.com/adwilk_autorin https://www.instagram.com/theawilk_autorin Danke, dass du mich hörst! Alles Liebe, Andrea Eigenwerbung und unbeauftragte Werbung

Schön, dass du hier bist! Willkommen zu meinem Podcast! Heute spreche ich mal wieder über ein Thema, über das ich eigentlich nicht sprechen möchte. Es geht um's Thema Marketing. In dieser Folge wirst du keine Marketing-Tipps von mir bekommen und es geht mir auch nicht darum, diese vor anderen Autoren zu verstecken. Ich finde es ganz einfach immer etwas seltsam, mein Buch anderen anzubieten. Ihnen zu sagen, dass es toll ist. Mich auf diese Weise zu präsentieren. Ich tue es, weil es nicht anders geht. Aber es ist komisch. Wie siehst du das? Findest du, Autoren dürfen Werbung für ihr Buch machen? Hast du das Gefühl, ich hätte dich für meine Bücher geworben? Findest du das dieser Podcast Werbung ist? Links aus der Folge (Werbung - du unterstützt mich, wenn du auf die Amazon-Links klickst) Astrid Töpfner Bei Amazon // https://amzn.to/3gRepdZ No Self No Problem von Chris Niebauer // https://amzn.to/3aCLIiA Zitat aus der Folge Wenn alles gegen dich zu laufen scheint, erinnere dich daran, dass das Flugzeug gegen den Wind abhebt, nicht mit ihm. — Henry Ford Hast du Fragen zu meinem Podcast? Wünschst du dir spezielle Inhalte? Dann schreib mir unter andrea@adwilk.de oder auf Instagram unter @adwilk_autorin. Klick jetzt auf Abonnieren und verpasse keine neue Folge. Meine Bücher findest du hier: https://www.adwilk.de/shop/ Danke, dass du mich hörst! Alles Liebe, Andrea