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Do you long for something more in your life? Are you innately drawn toward spirituality? Do you think we as humans are naturally wired to look for deeper meaning in our lives? Whether it be a walk in the woods, or through mediation or prayer, our guest today, Dr. Lisa Miller, believes that we are naturally able to tap into a heightened awareness of the world around us. We are able to cultivate circuits in our brains which help us to become more spiritually aware. By developing this awareness, we can begin to free ourselves from depression, anxiety, loss of creativity, and so much more. We can consider things from a more awakened, more elevated perspective. Dr. Miller believes when we feel depressed, this is an alert asking us for deeper spiritual exploration.  Dr. Miller is a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, where she founded the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology. She has been with the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School for more than a decade.  Dr. Miller is the NYT bestselling author of “The Spiritual Child” and her latest book is “The Awakened Brain.” She is the Editor of the Oxford University Press Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality, Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of the APA journal “Spirituality in Clinical Practice,” an elected Fellow of The American Psychological Association (APA) and the two-time President of the APA Society for Psychology and Spirituality. A graduate of Yale University and University of Pennsylvania, she earned her doctorate under the founder of positive psychology, Martin Seligman, and she has served as Principal Investigator on multiple grant-funded research studies. Info: LisaMillerPhD.com.  

The American healthcare system is dealing with more mental health issues than ever before. What is the root of the uprising in anxiety and mood disorders? Why are more young people, children and teenagers, receiving this diagnosis and what can we do as a society to help understand? Today's guest, Susan Swick, MD, MPH is the Executive Director of Ohana, the integrated program for child and adolescent mental and behavioral health and healing at Montage Health, and the Vice President and Chief Mental Health Officer at Montage Health. She began her career at Rikers Island, studying the mental health needs of the incarcerated, which led her to studying younger patients, specifically the field of child psychiatry and how these children can be helped at an earlier age. How much is environmental and how much is the neurology of the brain? There is a rise in mental health issues in children. Childhood, from a brain perspective, ends closer to age 25. Skills like socialization, communication, and bonding are still forming until approximately this age. We develop skills prior to this age which can affect our mental health for the rest of our lives. But, there's good news and treatment is available! It can be corrected using a type of supportive mental health technique using skill-building so children learn to manage anxiety – it's like a type of mental health “tutoring” so they can manage something new and challenging, even if frightening. It is possible to build skills toward stronger health and mental fitness.  Dr. Swick also talks about social media and how children become addicted to being online with a dopamine hit, especially in teenagers. Many compare themselves to others and eating disorders may start here. The reward part of the brain also does not mature until approximately age 26.   Over a distinguished 20-year career as a clinical psychiatrist and educator, Dr. Swick has helped transform how American healthcare systems meet the escalating demand for pediatric and adolescent mental and behavioral healthcare treatment and services. A graduate of Columbia University Medical School, she previously served as Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Newton Wellesley Hospital and as an instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.    In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Swick is an advocate for the importance of mental fitness and has developed nationally recognized neuroscience strategies to help young people build and maintain a state of emotional health and positive self-awareness throughout their lives. Info: https://www.montagehealth.org/care-treatment/mental-behavioral/ohana/ 

Visit https://marekhealth.com/knowthyself and get a 10% discount on the Optimization Package (use code KNOWTHYSELF) Author and researcher Dr. Lisa Miller unpacks the science of the Awakened Brain and how humans are innately wired for spiritual experiences. She discusses the root causes of the mental health crisis our planet is facing, and how by reconnecting to this innate spirituality we have the power to heal on a global level. She describes depression as two sides of the same door, revealing the opportunity hidden within our suffering. She discusses how transcendent experiences are explained on a neurological level and the 4 major finds of her research.  She reveals the science of synchronicity, surrender, and our ability to be 'trail angels' who help others along their journey. She also shares a guided practice to open yourself up to life's wisdom and live in harmony with the divine will. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ 0:00 Intro 1:42 Defining Spirituality as a Scientist 3:45 The Cause of the Mental Health Crisis 6:00 Is Spirituality Limited to the Brain? 12:00 The Awakened Brain: Being in Sync with the Universe 16:52 Children are in This State Naturally 20:56 Ad: Marek Health, Gain Insights through Testing & Optimize Your Health 22:30 Mirror Neurons and Past Life Regressions 26:27 4 Major Findings on the Awakened Brain  32:15 Science of Synchronicity & Surrender  39:11 Guided Practice: Open Yourself Up to Life's Wisdom 44:46 Her Most Shocking Discoveries 46:06 Depression as the Doorway to Spirituality 53:00 Integrating Achievement & Awakened Brain 57:36 Conclusion ___________ Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Website: https://www.lisamillerphd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lisamiller/ ___________ Know Thyself Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ Website: https://www.knowthyself.one Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKg Listen to all episodes on Audio:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927 André Duqum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/

Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Miller is Editor of the Oxford University Press Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality, Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of the APA journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice, an elected Fellow of The American Psychological Association (APA) and the two-time President of the APA Society for Psychology and Spirituality. A graduate of Yale University and University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her doctorate under the founder of positive psychology, Martin Seligman, she has served as Principal Investigator on multiple grant funded research studies. Dr. Miller speaks and consults around The Awakened Brain and The Spiritual Child for the US Military, businesses (including tech, finance, HR and sales), personal development, faith based organizations, schools and universities, and for mental health and wellness initiatives. You can connect with Dr. Miller via Instagram. @dr.lisamiller and her website lisamillerphd.com.  You can access her book,  The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life, via Amazon.  Check out her Ted Talk on Depression and Spiritual Awakening via YouTube. Related Episodes: Ep 149 - The Science of Spontaneous Health with Dr. Jeffrey Rediger Ep 267 - Elijah Muhammad: Always Positive Energy If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every week. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Join us on a profound journey in this episode of the Conscious Fertility Podcast, as we welcome Dr. Lisa Miller, author of two books;  "The Awakened Brain," and ”The Spiritual Child”, to explore the profound connections between spirituality, consciousness, and fertility. Dr. Miller opens up about her personal struggles with infertility and the beautiful path of adoption, illustrating how these experiences served as gateways to spiritual awakenings and deep, meaningful synchronicities. She challenges the conventional views of fertility, advocating for an understanding of it as not just a physical phenomenon but a deeply spiritual experience. Discover how to tap into your 'awakened brain' to access higher states of consciousness and connect more deeply with your higher self. Dr. Miller shares enriching insights from her groundbreaking research, emphasizing that spirituality is a core aspect of our human nature and has the potential to transform our lives. Whether you're facing fertility challenges, general depression and addictions or seeking to deepen your spiritual awareness, this episode offers valuable perspectives on how to nurture your spiritual health and recognize the signs the universe might be sending your way. Key Takeaways: ●      Understanding Challenges as Spiritual Opportunities. ●      The Power of the Awakened Brain. ●      Cultivating Spiritual Awareness. ●      Interpreting Synchronicities. ●      Redefining Fertility. Lisa Miller's Bio:Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is an accomplished author and professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, known for her bestselling book The Spiritual Child and her more recent work, The Awakened Brain. She leads the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the pioneering Ivy League institute in the field of spirituality and psychology. With significant contributions to psychiatric and psychological research through over a hundred peer-reviewed articles, Dr. Miller is a respected editor and co-editor for major publications in her field. She has held prestigious roles, including joint appointments at Columbia University Medical School and leadership positions within the American Psychological Association (APA). Dr. Miller's academic credentials include degrees from Yale University and a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied under Martin Seligman, the founder of positive psychology. Where To Find Lisa Miller: -       Site: https://www.lisamillerphd.com -       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lisamiller/   How to connect to Lorne Brown online and in person (Vancouver, BC)   Acubalance.ca book virtual or in person conscious work sessions with Dr. Lorne Brown Lornebrown.com   Conscious hacks and tools to optimize your fertility by Dr. Lorne Brown: https://acubalance.ca/conscious-work/     Download a free copy of the Acubalance Fertility Diet & Recipes and a copy of the ebook 5 Ways to Maximize Your Chances of Getting Pregnant from Acubalance.ca   Connect with Lorne and the podcast on Instagram:   @acubalancewellnesscentre @conscious_fertility_podcast @lorne_brown_official     DISCLAIMER: By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use it as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. This podcast offers information to help the listener cooperate with physicians, mental health professionals or other healthcare providers in a mutual quest for optimal well-being. We advise listeners to carefully review and understand the ideas presented, and to consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. Under no circumstances shall Acubalance, any guests or contributors to the Conscious Fertility podcast, or any employees, associates, or affiliates of Acubalance be responsible for damages arising from the use of the podcast.           

Ever wondered why you can sense when a loved one is in pain? This Columbia psychologist has an explanation. This interview is an episode from@The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Go Deeper with Big Think: ►Become a Big Think Member Get exclusive access to full interviews, early access to new releases, Big Think merch and more ►Get Big Think+ for Business Guide, inspire and accelerate leaders at all levels of your company with the biggest minds in business -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clinical psychologist Lisa Miller rejects a materialist view of the brain as a factory producing thoughts. She believes that the brain might function more like an antenna — capable of sending and receiving consciousness, which holds information, love, and intelligence. In other words, consciousness can exist independently of matter. Miller highlights scientific research that has explored this idea of shared consciousness, particularly in bonded relationships and among twins. She emphasizes the interconnectedness of humanity, where our actions and treatment of others leave lasting imprints on a collective consciousness field. Miller wants to redefine how we understand human consciousness and interconnectedness. This view of our minds has implications for fields such as psychology, neuroscience, and spirituality: by recognizing our shared consciousness, we can live a less lonely and more mindful shared existence. About Lisa Miller: Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child. Get Smarter Faster, With Episodes From The Worlds Biggest Thinkers. Follow Big Think Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists can't define spirituality. But we can study its healing effects, says Columbia professor Lisa Miller. This interview is an episode from @The-Well our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation . Clinical psychologist Lisa Miller asserts that we are at epidemic levels of loneliness in modern society, and attributes this to a distorted perception of isolation. All humans are hardwired with neural circuits that allow us to realize our connection to a profound unit of consciousness, she explains — so why aren't we recognizing it? Regardless of our faith, traditions, or spiritual beliefs, when humans enter spiritual awareness, our brains emit a specific wavelength called high amplitude alpha. This wavelength is known as the Schumann Resonance, the wavelength of nature and all life emitted by the Earth. This shared wavelength between humanity and all nature is a force of oneness that we can tap into through prayer, meditation, and mystical moments. Despite the loneliness we may feel, Miller asserts that in truth, we are interconnected with all beings — each of us a unit in a profound shared consciousness. Embracing spirituality, and practicing it with intention, can have a transformative impact on our lives, helping us to realize in times of difficulty that we are never really alone. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Go Deeper with Big Think: ►Become a Big Think Member Get exclusive access to full interviews, early access to new releases, Big Think merch and more ►Get Big Think+ for Business Guide, inspire and accelerate leaders at all levels of your company with the biggest minds in business -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Lisa Miller: Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and her new book, The Awakened Brain. Dr. Miller is a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School.Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.Dr. Miller is Editor of the Oxford University Press Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality, Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of the APA journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice, an elected Fellow of The American Psychological Association (APA), and the two-time President of the APA Society for Psychology and Spirituality.A graduate of Yale University and the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her doctorate under the founder of positive psychology, Martin Seligman, she has served as Principal Investigator on multiple grant-funded research studies.Dr. Miller speaks and consults around The Awakened Brain and The Spiritual Child for the US Military, businesses (including tech, finance, HR, and sales), personal development, faith-based organizations, schools and universities, and mental health and wellness initiatives.Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Lisa Miller.

Can spirituality enhance our mental health? That is the question that psychologist and researcher Dr. Lisa Miller has pursued through her career. During her clinical internship after graduate school, she observed how while some of her patients had symptoms of major depression that required medication, other patients carried a sadness that carried life's big questions: What is the purpose of life? Is there a larger meaning to existence? Decades later, Lisa has found that each of us has an “awakened brain,” neural circuitry that enables a human's natural capacity for spiritual awareness. In this conversation, Lisa and the Surgeon General delve into the science that explains spirituality's protective effects on mental health. They also discuss the universal human need for an inner life that connects us to something greater than ourselves, and offer a few meditation practices to support the awakened brain.  (02:00)    Introductory Guided Meditation  (08:43)    What is spiritual health?  (15:04)    How does Dr. Lisa Miller define spirituality?  (18:18)    Why does spirituality protect our mental health?  (20:55)    What are some practices to build spiritual health?  (24:40)    What is the awakened brain?  (26:56)    Are there particular stages of life when spiritual seeking spikes?  (30:03)    What is an Awakened Campus?  (32:44)    Why don't college campuses focus more on spiritual well-being?  (34:26)    How Dr. Miller's spiritual crisis as a young person become her life's work.  (45:55)    What are the core elements of spirituality?  (53:12)    Where has Dr. Miller found the support for spiritual exploration?  (59:58)    How can parents build a spiritual foundation with their children?  We'd love to hear from you! Send us a note at housecalls@hhs.gov with your feedback & ideas. For more episodes, visit www.surgeongeneral.gov/housecalls.      Dr. Lisa Miller, Psychologist Instagram: @dr.lisamiller    About Dr. Lisa Miller Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of “The Spiritual Child” and “The Awakened Mind: The New Science of Spirituality and our Quest for the Inspired Life.” She is a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.  Dr. Miller is Editor of the Oxford University Press Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality, Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of the APA journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice, an elected Fellow of The American Psychological Association (APA) and the two-time President of the APA Society for Psychology and Spirituality. A graduate of Yale University and University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her doctorate under the founder of positive psychology, Martin Seligman, she has served as Principal Investigator on multiple grant funded research studies. Dr. Miller speaks and consults around The Awakened Brain and The Spiritual Child for the US Military, businesses (including tech, finance, HR and sales), personal development, faith based organizations, schools and universities, and for mental health and wellness initiatives.

After five years trying to get pregnant, Lisa Miller is guided through synchronicity, trail angels and mystical messages to a Lakota healing ceremony to adopt her Russian son Isaiah and at the same time became pregnant with Isaiah's spiritual twin sister. Check out the Connecting with Coincidence YouTube channel to see the latest podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@Coinciders Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and her new book, The Awakened Brain. She is a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. https://www.lisamillerphd.com Our host Dr. Bernard Beitman is the first psychiatrist since Carl Jung to attempt to systematize the study of coincidences. He is Founding Director of The Coincidence Project. His book, and his Psychology Today blog, are both titled Connecting with Coincidence. He has developed the first valid and reliable scale to measure coincidence sensitivity, and has written and edited coincidence articles for Psychiatric Annals. He is a visiting professor at the University of Virginia and former chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He attended Yale Medical School and completed a psychiatric residency at Stanford. Dr. Beitman has received two national awards for his psychotherapy training program and is internationally known for his research into the relationship between chest pain and panic disorder. Learn more at https://coincider.com

David Lorimer's guest today is Dr Lisa Miller, the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and her new book, The Awakened Brain. She is a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University where she founded the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals. She is Editor of the Oxford University Press Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality, Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of the APA journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice, an elected Fellow of The American Psychological Association (APA) and the two-time President of the APA Society for Psychology and Spirituality. She earned her doctorate under the founder of positive psychology, Martin Seligman, she has served as Principal Investigator on multiple grant funded research studies. She speaks and consults for the US Military, businesses, personal development, faith-based organizations, schools and universities, and for mental health and wellness initiatives.Imaginal Inspirations is hosted by David Lorimer, Programme Director of the Scientific and Medical Network and Chair of the Galileo Commission, an academic movement dedicated to expanding the evidence base of a science of consciousness. Imaginal cells are responsible for the metamorphosis of the caterpillar into a butterfly, which is the Greek symbol for the soul. These cells are dormant in the caterpillar but at a critical point of development they create the new form and structure which becomes the butterfly.scientificandmedical.net galileocommission.orgbeyondthebrain.orgWorks and links mentioned:https://www.lisamillerphd.com/https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-awakened-brain-the-psychology-of-spirituality-lisa-miller/6627661?ean=9780141991030 https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Lisa-J-Miller/The-Spiritual-Child--The-New-Science-on-Parenting-for-Hea/17317019Ram Das - The only dance there is. https://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=30366475868&ref_=ps_ggl_10939332144&cm_mmc=ggl-_-UK_Shopp_Textbookstandard-_-product_id=UK9780385084130NEWhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Better-Light-Candle-David-Lorimer/dp/B0BR9GP78NProduction: Martin RedfernArtwork: Amber HaasMusic: Life is a River, by Magnus Moone

Get early access to our latest psychology lectures: http://bit.ly/new-talks5 In this interview, I'm joined by Professor Lisa Miller. Dr Miller is a New York Times bestselling author and Professor of Clinical Psychology at Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals. Dr Miller's 2021 book: The Awakened Brain explores the neuroscience of spirituality and offers a bold new paradigm for human flourishing. In this lively and wide ranging conversation, we explore: — The neuroscience of the “awakened brain” — To what extent we can say that spirituality is innate in human nature — The scientific evidence for what Carl Jung referred to as “synchronicity” — How spirituality and depression may be two sides of the same coin and why depression may be viewed as a “call to awakening”. And more. You can learn more about Professor Miller's work by visiting: www.lisamillerphd.com. --- Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Miller is Editor of the Oxford University Press Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality, Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of the APA journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice, an elected Fellow of The American Psychological Association (APA) and the two-time President of the APA Society for Psychology and Spirituality. A graduate of Yale University and University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her doctorate under the founder of positive psychology, Martin Seligman, she has served as Principal Investigator on multiple grant funded research studies. Dr. Miller speaks and consults around The Awakened Brain and The Spiritual Child for the US Military, businesses (including tech, finance, HR and sales), personal development, faith based organizations, schools and universities, and for mental health and wellness initiatives. Interview Links: — Dr Miller's website - www.lisamillerphd.com — Dr Miller's books - https://amzn.to/3KgI3dp

The American healthcare system is dealing with more mental health issues than ever before. What is the root of the uprising in anxiety and mood disorders? Why are more young people, children and teenagers, receiving this diagnosis and what can we do as a society to help understand? Today's guest, Susan Swick, MD, MPH is the Executive Director of Ohana, the integrated program for child and adolescent mental and behavioral health and healing at Montage Health, and the Vice President and Chief Mental Health Officer at Montage Health. She began her career at Rikers Island, studying the mental health needs of the incarcerated, which led her to studying younger patients, specifically the field of child psychiatry and how these children can be helped at an earlier age. How much is environmental and how much is the neurology of the brain? There is a rise in mental health issues in children. Childhood, from a brain perspective, ends closer to age 25. Skills like socialization, communication, and bonding are still forming until approximately this age. We develop skills prior to this age which can affect our mental health for the rest of our lives. But, there's good news and treatment is available! It can be corrected using a type of supportive mental health technique using skill-building so children learn to manage anxiety – it's like a type of mental health “tutoring” so they can manage something new and challenging, even if frightening. It is possible to build skills toward stronger health and mental fitness.   Dr. Swick also talks about social media and how children become addicted to being online with a dopamine hit, especially in teenagers. Many compare themselves to others and eating disorders may start here. The reward part of the brain also does not mature until approximately age 26.   Over a distinguished 20-year career as a clinical psychiatrist and educator, Dr. Swick has helped transform how American healthcare systems meet the escalating demand for pediatric and adolescent mental and behavioral healthcare treatment and services. A graduate of Columbia University Medical School, she previously served as Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Newton Wellesley Hospital and as an instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.   In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Swick is an advocate for the importance of mental fitness and has developed nationally recognized neuroscience strategies to help young people build and maintain a state of emotional health and positive self-awareness throughout their lives. Info: https://www.montagehealth.org/care-treatment/mental-behavioral/ohana/ 

Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Miller is Editor of the Oxford University Press Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality, Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of the APA journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice, an elected Fellow of The American Psychological Association (APA) and the two-time President of the APA Society for Psychology and Spirituality. A graduate of Yale University and University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her doctorate under the founder of positive psychology, Martin Seligman, she has served as Principal Investigator on multiple grant funded research studies. Dr. Miller speaks and consults around The Awakened Brain and The Spiritual Child for the US Military, businesses (including tech, finance, HR and sales), personal development, faith based organizations, schools and universities, and for mental health and wellness initiatives. Website & Social media links (Facebook, instagram, twitter) @dr.lisamiller —instagram Www.lisamillerphd.com REGISTER FOR THE LIVE MASTERCLASS HERE: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/register-fertilitysecrets For more information about Michelle, visit www.michelleoravitz.com The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/

Dr. Lisa Miller, the author of The Spiritual Child and The Awakened Brain,  joins Joe in this powerful episode to discuss the science behind spirituality. Dr. Miller shares her findings on the neurological effects of spirituality and how it can help combat depression and anxiety,  make us more resilient, and lead us to living more fulfilling lives. Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.Dr. Miller is Editor of the Oxford University Press Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality, Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of the APA journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice, an elected Fellow of The American Psychological Association (APA) and the two-time President of the APA Society for Psychology and Spirituality. A graduate of Yale University and University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her doctorate under the founder of positive psychology, Martin Seligman, she has served as Principal Investigator on multiple grant funded research studies. Dr. Miller speaks and consults around The Awakened Brain and The Spiritual Child for the US Military, businesses (including tech, finance, HR and sales), personal development, faith based organizations, schools and universities, and for mental health and wellness initiatives. (Bio Courtesy of www.Lisamillerphd.com)

Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Miller is Editor of the Oxford University Press Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality, Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of the APA journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice, an elected Fellow of The American Psychological Association (APA) and the two-time President of the APA Society for Psychology and Spirituality. A graduate of Yale University and University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her doctorate under the founder of positive psychology, Martin Seligman, she has served as Principal Investigator on multiple grant funded research studies. Dr. Miller speaks and consults around The Awakened Brain and The Spiritual Child for the US Military, businesses (including tech, finance, HR and sales), personal development, faith based organizations, schools and universities, and for mental health and wellness initiatives. You can connect with Dr. Miller via Instagram. @dr.lisamiller and her website lisamillerphd.com.  You can access her book,  The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life, via Amazon.  Check out her Ted Talk on Depression and Spiritual Awakening via YouTube. Related Episodes: Ep 149 - The Science of Spontaneous Health with Dr. Jeffrey Rediger Ep 267 - Elijah Muhammad: Always Positive Energy If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every week. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Curtis and guest Dr. Lydia Dugdale talk about life and death issues (literally) that affect every single human being. How do we face death? How can we die well? What are the cultural and medical forces that are leading so many to die poorly? Why are the practices of physican-assisted suicide and euthanasia gaining momentum and acceptance - and why has the Christian pro-life movement missed the deep connection between those practices and abortion?   Dr. Lydia Dugdale is a professor at the Columbia University Medical School and a national leader in medical ethics. She is the author of The Lost Art of Dying.   SHOW NOTES:    Free PDF download  of The Lost Art of Dying  study guide.   A pilot project in NYC that provides end-of-life resources for church leaders.   An excellent compilation of Christian writing on euthanasia and related end of life issues.   Coverage about Canada's euthanasia industry in Plough Magazine and the New Atlantis.  

Are we as humans naturally wired to look for deeper meaning in our lives? Are we innately drawn toward a more spiritual realm? Whether it be a walk in the woods, or through mediation or prayer, our guest today, Dr. Lisa Miller, believes that we are naturally able to tap into a heightened awareness of the world around us. We are able to cultivate circuits in our brains which help us to become more spiritually aware. By developing this awareness, we can begin to free ourselves from depression, anxiety, loss of creativity, and so much more. We can consider things from a more awakened, more elevated perspective. Dr Miller believes when we feel depressed, this is an alert asking us for deeper spiritual exploration.    Dr. Miller is a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, where she founded the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology. She has been with the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School for more than a decade.    Dr. Miller is the NYT bestselling author of “The Spiritual Child” and her latest book is “The Awakened Brain.” She is the Editor of the Oxford University Press Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality, Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of the APA journal “Spirituality in Clinical Practice,” an elected Fellow of The American Psychological Association (APA) and the two-time President of the APA Society for Psychology and Spirituality. A graduate of Yale University and University of Pennsylvania, she earned her doctorate under the founder of positive psychology, Martin Seligman, and she has served as Principal Investigator on multiple grant-funded research studies. Info: LisaMillerPhD.com

Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and her new book, The Awakened Brain. Dr. Miller is a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School.Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.Dr. Miller is Editor of the Oxford University Press Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality, Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of the APA journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice, an elected Fellow of The American Psychological Association (APA), and the two-time President of the APA Society for Psychology and Spirituality.A graduate of Yale University and the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her doctorate under the founder of positive psychology, Martin Seligman, she has served as Principal Investigator on multiple grant-funded research studies.Dr. Miller speaks and consults around The Awakened Brain and The Spiritual Child for the US Military, businesses (including tech, finance, HR, and sales), personal development, faith-based organizations, schools and universities, and mental health and wellness initiatives.Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Lisa Miller.

To be human is to experience anxiety. To some extent, our survival requires it. Unfortunately, anxiety can more frequently impede our living more than it helps. Many times, we try to stuff it away, hoping to deny its existence, which doesn't really work. As one of the biggest contributors to psychology, Carl Jung, once said, “What we resist persists" …and tends to get worse.” So, my friends, it's up to us to deal with this bugger. While there many ways to deal with it, some are more helpful than others. How can we best attend to our anxiety? What are some simple lifestyle changes we can make that can reduce the negative impact it has on us? And how can we actually listen in to our anxiety to see what it might tell us? Fortunately, I know just the person to ask these and so many other questions about anxiety! Dr. Ellen Vora (https://ellenvora.com/) is a Columbia University Medical School-educated psychiatrist who works in Manhattan. She's the author of a book I devoured called The Anatomy of Anxiety about which Publisher's Weekly said, “Readers struggling with anxiety would do well to seek out this first-rate primer." I wholly agree. What's more, Ellen creates a compelling argument that anxiety isn't merely brain disorder but a whole-body condition and she addresses anxiety through that lens. So, listen in as Ellen and I look at the Anatomy of Anxiety. Book Link: https://tinyurl.com/5cdvwef4

Join Marcus Antebi and Ralph Sutton on their journey to better health! On this episode of goodsugar, Ralph and Marcus are joined by Dr. Lisa Miller! Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.    Ralph Sutton is the co-host of The SDR Show. Marcus Antebi is the founder of Juice Press, 85 plant based juice and smoothie bars in New York and across the US. The goodsugar™ podcast centers around Sutton's desire to improve himself and find lasting happiness. Antebi is certain that he can help his lifelong friend find his way and achieve total happiness, but only if Sutton is willing to change his patterns and incorporate proven self-help measures into his lifestyle. The show's wide variety of guests include rock stars, noted authors and lecturers, and health and fitness moguls such as New York's most popular Yogi, Eddie Stern. The show's topics cover all aspects of self-help, diet, and rehabilitation. Sutton and Antebi poke at popular philosophies, and delve into all sorts of spiritual and metaphysical concepts.   Check out our merchandise:  https://www.ilovegoodsugar.com/ Follow on Social Media: Official Website:  https://www.goodsugar.life Marcus Antebi https://www.instagram.com/marcusantebi Ralph Sutton https://www.instagram.com/iamralphsutton

Humans are equipped with an innate capacity for spirituality and our brains become more resilient and robust the more we engage with spirituality. This groundbreaking research from Dr. Lisa Miller has enormous implications for the church. Dr. Miller joins our podcast to make a case for why the church is desperately needed today, not just as an antidote to the “diseases of despair,” but also as a key and necessary ingredient for human thriving. From her own personal journey of spiritual awakening to her passionate plea to bring religion back into the public square, Dr. Miller shares insight and inspiration that is not to be missed. Quotations“Sometimes God tells you when there's only one answer and that answer is ‘yes!'” (07:12)“Just as we have two eyes, two ears and a nose, every single baby is born with a capacity for spiritual life” (12:01) (Quote for Graphic)“We can no longer locate diagnosis, suffering, or despair at the level of the individual. This is a culture and climate crisis. Our entire society needs to put our spiritual heart back into the center of who we are.” (23:30)“I feel that our culture at large is in a state of developmental depression. This is the knock at the door for our own spiritual awakening and deepening.” (31:10)“The greatest gift that I wish for my children is not that they ace AP Chemistry, it's that they can develop a sacred relationship through which they find guidance in very unpredictable waters.” (38:56)We discuss:Dr. Miller's ‘aha' moment that led her to study spirituality and the brain (5:23)Key research about the brain not to be missed (9:00)Our capacity of spiritual life is one third innate and two-thirds environmental (14:40)Why we can't throw religion out of the public square (15:50)Dr. Miller's work with the military to integrate spiritual life into the armed forces (19:30)The impact of spiritual decline on the mental well-being of our youth (21:30)The path forward out of the epidemic of despair among young people (26:20)Research insights about the impact of spirituality on children and young people (36:38)We are all born with the ability to see and know God (42:30)About Lisa MillerLisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and The Awakened Brain, and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the founder and director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Dr. Miller has published more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals in leading journals such as The American Journal of Psychiatry and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She is also Editor of the Oxford Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality and Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of Spirituality in Clinical Practice.Show NotesLisa Miller is a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University and Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute...

In this episode, we talked to Dr. Lisa Miller about the science of spirituality and how we can apply research , the role of spirituality in flourishing and how we can apply research on the science of spirituality to our lives. She has developed a form of psychotherapy known as “spiritual awareness psychotherapy” or “awakened awareness,” which we practice live on the call!   Lisa Miller is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals. Lisa is an elected Fellow of the American Psychological Association (“APA”) and the two-time President of the APA Society for Psychology and Spirituality.    Key conversation points: Research in neuroscience and psychology on the benefits of spirituality for our well-being, such as how spirituality can reduce the risk of depression, anxiety and suicidality The difference between spirituality and religious belief  The connection between spirituality, meaning, and living a morally good life The form of psychotherapy Lisa's developed, “spiritual awareness psychotherapy” (also known as “awakened awareness”), which we practice live on the call! What “synchronicity” is and the kind of attitude we need to cultivate to perceive synchronicity The distinction between transcendent and self-transcendent experiences   lisamillerphd.com  flourishfmpodcast.com

Joining me for today's show is Dr. Joe Lipsky, who shares helpful tips to optimize sports performance and recovery. He explains zone training, how to do it appropriately, and his approach to sports injuries and treatment. Dr. Joe Lipsky obtained his BS in Applied Psychology from Farmingdale University and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Columbia University Medical School. He uses his combined experiences from his doctorate program and continuing education to deliver to his clients a unique blend of rehabilitation and performance therapy. At Reload Physical Therapy and Fitness, Joe specializes in helping endurance athletes overcome injuries and improve their performance and has helped clients complete their first marathons, 100-mile ultra-endurance races, and Ironman competitions. When Joe isn't working, he loves playing golf, doing his Ironman training, and traveling to new places. Show Highlights:How Joe became interested in physical therapy and working with endurance athletesWhat we should be aware of in cardio training to meet physical activity guidelinesHow Joe explains the basics of Zone Training and how to achieve maximum benefitsHow to determine max heart rate (220 - your age= max heart rate) The biggest mistakes people make in training for competitive sportsWhy wearables are important for monitoring heart rate while trainingWhat Joe recommends regarding low-intensity workouts, high-intensity workouts, and workout recovery with his clientsWhat it means to hit your “max workout”How to use the acronym SNAPSSS (Smoking, Nutrition, Alcohol, Physical Activity, Sleep, Stress, and Social Connections) to remember the components of healthWhy it's important to target different body areas in strength trainingThe most common problems that lead to leg and shoulder injuriesThe one thing that Joe wishes everyone knew about training and recoveryWhat Joe sees coming in the future for physical training and exercise and his opinion on telehealth physical therapyResourcesConnect with Dr. Paulvinhttps://doctorpaulvin.com/Connect with Dr. Joe and check out Reload Physical Therapy and Fitnesshttps://www.reloadpt.com, Reload Instagram, Dr. Joe Instagram, and EmailOther resources mentioned: https://shop.thebrrrn.com and www.prtl.com

Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.Weaving her own deeply personal journey of awakening with her groundbreaking research, Dr. Miller's book reveals that humans are universally equipped with a capacity for spirituality and that our brains become more resilient and robust as a result of it. For leaders in business and government, truth-seekers, parents, healers, educators, and any person confronting life's biggest questions, The Awakened Brain combines cutting-edge science (from MRI studies to genetic research, epidemiology, and more) with on-the-ground application for people of all ages and from all walks of life, illuminating the surprising science of spirituality and how to engage it in our lives.Absorbing, uplifting, and ultimately enlightening, The Awakened Brain is a conversation-starting saga of scientific discovery packed with counterintuitive findings and practical advice on concrete ways to access your innate spirituality and build a life of meaning and contribution.

Come work with me one on one: head over to www.nicobarraza.com to inquire more or book a free 15min Zoom consultation to see if we are a good fit!If you want to support the show please consider heading over to the website and purchasing some Starve the Ego Feed the Soul gear and tagging me on social media so I can share stories of you in your podcast swag!Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.It's not just a book; it's a movement.The awakened decision is the better decision.With an awakened perception, we are more creative, collaborative, ethical, and innovative.The awakened brain is the healthier brain.An engaged spiritual life enhances grit, optimism, and resilience while providing insulation against addiction, trauma, and depression. The awakened life is the inspired life.Loss, uncertainty, and even trauma are the gateways by which we are invited to move beyond merely coping with hardship to transcend into a life of renewal, healing, joy, and fulfillment.Whether it's meditation or a walk in nature, reading a sacred text or saying a prayer, there are many ways to tap into a heightened awareness of the world around you and your place in it. In The Awakened Brain, psychologist Dr. Lisa Miller shows you how.Weaving her own deeply personal journey of awakening with her groundbreaking research, Dr. Miller's book reveals that humans are universally equipped with a capacity for spirituality, and that our brains become more resilient and robust as a result of it. For leaders in business and government, truth-seekers, parents, healers, educators, and any person confronting life's biggest questions, The Awakened Brain combines cutting-edge science (from MRI studies to genetic research, epidemiology, and more) with on-the-ground application for people of all ages and from all walks of life, illuminating the surprising science of spirituality and how to engage it in our lives.Absorbing, uplifting, and ultimately enlightening, The Awakened Brain is a conversation-starting saga of scientific discovery packed with counterintuitive findings and practical advice on concrete ways to access your innate spirituality and build a life of meaning and contribution.Deepak Chopra, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Super Brain“Dr. Miller's cutting-edge research heralds a new revolution of health and well-being. The Awakened Brain is an investigation of the choice we each have in confronting challenges and limitations—and it's a testament to, and celebration of, the power within.”Martin Seligman, PhD, founder of the Positive Psychology movement and New York Times bestselling author of Learned Optimism and Authentic Happiness“Lisa Miller is the leading psychologist of her generation on the benefits of religion and spirituality. She asks ‘What makes life worth living?' and finds evidence-based answers.”

Whether you consider yourself a spiritual person, or not, your brain - yes, you - is wired for spirituality in a way you never imagined. It is activated, turned on, and greatly benefits, from spiritual experience. And, it's not just your brain, it's your body, your health, your relationships, your work, your life. Which begs the question, “what even IS spiritual experience?” And, beyond feeling more deeply connected to some notion of Source, God, or oneness, how does it affect us? And, is there science that explains it? That's where we're headed with today's guest, acclaimed researcher, and pioneer in the science of spirituality, Dr. Lisa Miller. Dr. Miller is a professor of twenty years in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.Dr. Miller is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and her newest book, The Awakened Brain, explores her groundbreaking research on the science of spirituality and how to engage it in our lives. In my conversation with her today, she uncovers more about the innate spirituality that's within all of us, dives deeper into the research that connects spirituality to wellbeing, and awakens the question that's inside us all, which is how do I live a meaningful and purposeful life? And, be sure to listen and join in when she guides me through a powerful thought experience, in real-time, that reveals insights about my own spiritual sense that surprised even me!You can find Lisa at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Adam Gazzaley about neuroscience, psychedelic and spiritual experience.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKEDVisit Our Sponsor Page For a Complete List of Vanity URLs & Discount Codes.Solo Stove: Make more backyard memories with solo stove's award-winning fire pits, stoves, & grills. Right now, you can get big discounts on all fire pits during Solo Stove's Summer Sale. And use promo code GLP at SoloStove.com for an extra $10 off. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you could ask yourself one question every morning that would allow you to tap into a heightened awareness of the world around you and your place in it, wouldn't you?This question could not only help you feel more connected to yourself and your loved ones but also help you feel less depressed, anxious, or lost.It was this question that our Cracking Open guest Dr. Lisa Miller, professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Columbia University, asked several 18–25-year olds while going through an MRI.  What she discovered is that when we contemplate this question we also tap into our innate, biological capacity for spiritual development.  The question is, “Can you remember a time when you held a deep connection to a loving guiding force in life, call it God, universe, or nature?”In this week's episode of the Cracking Open podcast, Lisa talks about her own data and science that proves we are all hard-wired to cultivate a spiritual practice and what she calls an "awakened brain". The awakened brain can insulate us from trauma, anxiety, and depression, and increase our grit and love so we feel more grounded in ourselves and everyone around us. We also talk about her own incredible spiritual journey.Dr. Lisa Miller has a loving heart and deep soul, and you will enjoy hearing about her own incredible spiritual journey. Lisa is a New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child, and her latest book is called The Awakened Brain. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held a joint appointment in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School for over a decade.Dr. Miller is a graduate of both Yale University and the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her doctorate under the founder of positive psychology, Martin Seligman. Dr. Miller speaks and consults around The Awakened Brain and The Spiritual Child for the US Military, businesses, schools, universities, and mental health and wellness initiatives.In this episode, Dr. Lisa Miller will not only awaken your brain but enlighten your heart to the validation of the neuroscience of spirituality which can help us all feel more whole and healthy in our mind, body, and spirit. Learn more about Dr. Lisa Miller here.  The Spirituality Mind Body InstituteThe Awakened BrainFind Dr. Lisa Miller on Social:InstagramFacebookLearn more about Molly Carroll hereGet your free Body Emotion MapFind me on Social:InstagramFacebook

Dr. Loren Fishman is a physiatrist with a private practice in Manhattan and he is also a professor at Columbia University Medical School where he teaches Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine. He discovered yoga in the 1970s while reading a copy of BKS Iyengar's Light on Yoga in India and was so inspired he traveled to meet the author who ultimately inspired him to learn and use yoga to help heal people. Since then Loren has become a world-recognized pioneer in the treatment of low back pain, piriformis syndrome, osteoporosis, rotator cuff tear, and other conditions. He has authored or edited over 96 academic articles and has written many books about yoga and medical conditions. But most importantly, in all his years of experience, research, and medical practice - he hasn't found anything that compares to the healing powers of yoga. For more information please check out https://www.manhattanphysicalmedicine.com and https://sciatica.org.

Feel Good From Within with Yvette Le Blowitz - #SPAITGIRL Podcast  EP.176 - The Awakened Brain with Dr Lisa Miller, Ph.D., Leading Psychologist & Scientist, Columbia Professor and  NYT Bestselling Author The Psychology of Spirituality and our Search for Meaning  Dr Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Dr Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is a Leading Psychologist and Scientist on Spirituality, Mental Health and Flourishing. She is the founder and director of the Spiritual Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League program in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Here innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Miller is Editor of the Oxford University Press Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality, Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of the APA Journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice, an elected Fellow of The American Psychological Association (APA) and the two-time President of the APA sOCIETY FOR Psychology and Spirituality. A graduate of Yale University and University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her doctorate under the founder of positive psychology, Martin Seligman, she has served as Principal Investigator on multiple grant funded studies. Dr. Lisa Miller,Ph.D. has spent decades researching the effects of spirituality on the brain. In her book The Awakened Brain, she draws on her clinical experience and award-winning research to show how an active spiritual life can transform our physical and psychological wellbeing. Bringing scientific rigour to the most intangible aspect of our lives, Miller offers insights into the neurological basis for the increased resilience that comes with nurturing spirituality and highlights its measurable positive effects: decreasing the likelihood of depression and substance abuse, and shifting the course of recovery in many other clinical settings. Woven throughout is miller's personal story of how, while confronting her own challenges, her professional pragmatism gave way to a greater appreciation of insights that are important to so many people and yet so often dismissed as unscientific. Brimming with inspiration and compassion, this landmark book will revolutionize your understanding of spirituality, mental health and how we find meaning and purpose in life. Whether it's an uplifting walk in nature, meditation or prayer, there are many ways to experience heightened awareness and escape the relentless demands of modern life. The range of opportunities of this kind suggest that it isn't dependent on faith or religion, but that it's about a different mode of living; an innate spirituality. The Awakened Brain, combines cutting-edge science (from MRI studies to genetic research, epidemiology, and more) with on-the-ground application for people of all ages and from all walks of life, illuminating the surprising science of spirituality and how to engage it in our lives. Absorbing, uplifting, and ultimately enlightening, The Awakened Brain is a conversation-starting saga of scientific discovery packed with counterintuitive findings and practical advice on concrete ways to access your innate spirituality and build a life of meaning and contribution. Yvette Le Blowitz Podcast Host sits down with Dr Lisa Miller, Ph.D., Author of The Awakened Brain  to find out about the ground-breaking exploration of the neuroscience of spirituality a bold new paradigm for health, healing and resilience. In Podcast Episode - EP.176 Dr Lisa Miller,Ph.D. shares: - a little bit about herself - insights into her new book - The Awakened Brain - the neuroscience of spirituality - how an active spiritual life can transform our physical and psychological wellbeing - insights into how spirituality can help to decrease the likelihood of depression and substance abuse - shifting from mental illness recovery to mental health renewal - her own personal story of the power of pray and ancient traditions - the benefits of spending time in nature for our mental health and wellbeing - how to access your innate spirituality - how to build a life of meaning and contribution - her own self-care rituals Plus we talk about so much more........ 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This week, Sah welcomes Lisa Miller, Ph.D. Dr. Miller is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and her new book, The Awakened Brain, as well as a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and our Quest for an Inspired Life: https://amzn.to/3EEDnu3 lisamillerphd.com@dr.lisamillerJoin Sah AND Dr. Lisa Miller for a weekend retreat at Omega Institute in upstate NY, June 24-26: ALCHEMY OF THE SACRED MIND https://bit.ly/3iedEy8In this episode, Sah and Dr. Miller discuss...Dr. Miller's deeply personal journey of awakening“Trail angels” The life changing synchronicities that come in the greatest moments of despairMoving from a closed system in life to an open systemUsing science to understand the role of spirituality in healingDr. Miller's books: The Spiritual Child and The Awakened BrainSupporting the natural spirituality in childrenPost traumatic spiritual growthand more....✨✨✨Join Sah for a transformative, immersive Sah Method Spiritual Dance retreat in 2022!Spiritually Sassy: An Immersive 5-Day Sah Method Dance Retreat at Omega Institute in upstate New York, June 19-24: https://bit.ly/3pTHY5tSpiritual Dance: An Immersive 8-Day Sah Method Retreat in Mykonos, Greece, October 8-15: https://bit.ly/38Git1J ✨✨✨Get more Sah in your life:

Today we welcome New York Times bestselling author Dr. Lisa Miller -  a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University Dr. Miller is also the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articlesDr. Miller speaks and consults around her books THE AWAKENED BRAIN and THE SPIRITUAL CHILD for the US Military, businesses, personal development, faith-based organizations, schools and universities, and for mental health and wellness initiatives.This podcast was recorded on March 24th, 2022.

My guest this week is Dr. Ellen Vora In this episode, Dr. Ellen and I discuss the very relevant topic of anxiety.  Anxiety is something that every child and every adult experiences at some point in their lives. While anxiety and anxiety disorders are becoming more common, it's also something that is often misunderstood: anxiety is so much more than “just a mental problem”.  When we ignore the physiology part, we are missing out on an important piece that we really need to understand and address. Why? Because anxiety is a whole-body situation. The good news is, there are so many ways to support anxiety reduction and treatment that go beyond the traditional recommendations of just counseling or medication.  Listen in to learn more about the difference between “normal” anxiety and a disorder.  Dr. Ellen and I also dive deep into how we should be thinking about anxiety and holistic ways to approach it for ourselves, as well as for our children. Dr. Ellen Vora received her BA from Yale University and attended Columbia University Medical School. She's a board-certified psychiatrist, medical acupuncturist, and yoga teacher. Dr. Vora takes a functional medicine approach to mental health, considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root rather than reflexively prescribing medication. In addition to her private practice and speaking engagements, Dr. Vora consults for healthcare startups, and has a book called The Anatomy of Anxiety coming out in March. Episode Timeline: Dr. Ellen Vora & Anxiety Background … 00:01:45 What is Anxiety and a Diagnosis? … 00:09:00 False and True Anxiety … 00:12:20 Designated Patient Concept … 00:17:30 Blood Sugar, Mood Stabilization & Normalizing Situations … 00:19:41 How Anxiety Might Show up in Kids vs Adults … 00:27:11 Management & Supporting Anxiety Reduction, Starting with Sleep … 00:31:27 Blood Sugar Stabilizing Diet & Alcohol … 00:41:30 Hardwired for Movement … 00:47:45 Addiction to Technology … 00:49:30 Resources and Wrap Up … 00:54:17 Connect with Dr. Nicole Beurkens: Instagram Facebook Drbeurkens.com  

In this episode, Chaplain (LTC) Brandon Moore and COL Jamie Riesberg sit down with NYT bestselling author Dr. Lisa Miller to discuss Spiritual Fitness and its importance for both our force and the Nation more broadly. Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and most recent book The Awakened Brain.  She is a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.  Dr. Miller is Editor of the Oxford University Press Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality, Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of the APA journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice, an elected Fellow of The American Psychological Association (APA) and the two-time President of the APA Society for Psychology and Spirituality. A graduate of Yale University and University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her doctorate under the founder of positive psychology, Martin Seligman.

Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The Awakened Brain Book Here:The Spiritual Child Book Here:Dr Lisa Miller x Rich Roll ConversationTEDx - Depression And Spiritual Awakening—Two Sides Of One DoorTEDx - Lisa MillerThe Cut - Why Kids Need SpiritualityNew York Times - Building Spiritual CapitalMaryRuth Organics Supplements get 15% off by using code JAY15 at checkout follow this link Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thestorybox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mental health and wellbeing is crucial to our overall existence, and it seems like we're talking about these topics more so than ever. The traditional Western model often relies on prescribing medications to manage symptoms in order to function. And while these medications have a place and can relieve a lot of suffering from many people, there is the issue of the one size approach that is not a fit for all and also the issue of not going to and resolving the source of the problem in many cases. My guest today is taking a new approach to mental health. Dr. Ellen Vora graduated from Columbia University Medical School and received a BA from Yale University. She's also board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist and yoga teacher. Dr. Vora takes a functional medicine approach to mental health considering the whole person and addressing the problem at the root rather than reflexively prescribing medication to suppress symptoms. Ellen specializes in depression, anxiety, insomnia, women's mental health, adult ADHD, bipolar, auto-immunity and digestive issues and she is currently writing a book about anxiety. In this discussion with Dr. Ellen Vora, you'll discover: -Dr. Ellen Vora's definition of "holistic psychiatry"...02:54 -Somatic healing and extreme stress relief...11:15 -New treatments possible with Ayahuasca and psychedelics...18:40 -Distinguishing between clinical and "normal" depression...30:30 -How the stuff we put in our body contributes to "avoidable" anxiety...37:45 -Media exploits that unhealthy hankering for "purposeful" anxiety...45:20 -Offline community (face to face) with like-minded people as a solution for anxiety...48:30 -Adverse Childhood Experiences are like poison to the body...52:55 -Psychedelics used for anti-aging strategies...57:40 -Dr. Ellen's best practices to achieve optimal mental and spiritual wellness...1:00:20 Resources mentioned in this episode: https://ellenvora.com (Ellen's website) https://www.instagram.com/ellenvoramd/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/ellenvoramd/ (Facebook) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiVEkdGfZmvqfBcPvF9EvJA/videos (YouTube)

Rabbi Mark sits down and speaks with Dr. Lisa Miller on the topics of spirituality, psychology and recovery. Dr. Miller, is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Make sure to visit Dr. Millers website www.lisamillerphd.com and to grab a copy of her book, The Spiritual Child, which you can find anywhere books are sold!

Whether it's meditation or a walk in nature, reading a sacred text or saying a prayer, there are many ways to tap into a heightened awareness of the world around you and your place in it. In The Awakened Brain, psychologist Dr. Lisa Miller weaves her own deeply personal journey of awakening with her groundbreaking research, revealing that humans are universally equipped with a capacity for spirituality, and that our brains become more resilient and robust as a result of it. The Awakened Brain combines cutting-edge science (from MRI studies to genetic research, epidemiology, and more) with on-the-ground application for people of all ages and from all walks of life, illuminating the surprising science of spirituality and how to engage it in our lives.    Dr. Lisa Miller is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and Professor and Founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute at Teachers College, Columbia University. A graduate of Yale and University of Pennsylvania, she is a leading national expert in spirituality, health and thriving in development.      Each year the cathedral chooses a theme for inspiration and reflection, and in 2021 our theme is healing. Join Dean Malcolm Clemens Young for a conversation with Dr. Miller about the neuroscience of spirituality and a bold new paradigm for health, healing and resilience.    You can help us bring the arts to life at Grace with a gift today to The Forum. Click here to give or text Think to 76278.      About the guest    Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.    Dr. Miller is Editor of the Oxford University Press Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality, Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of the APA journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice, an elected Fellow of The American Psychological Association (APA) and the two-time President of the APA Society for Psychology and Spirituality. A graduate of Yale University and University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her doctorate under the founder of positive psychology, Martin Seligman, she has served as Principal Investigator on multiple grant funded research studies. Dr. Miller speaks and consults around The Awakened Brain and The Spiritual Child for the US Military, businesses (including tech, finance, HR and sales), personal development, faith-based organizations, schools and universities, and for mental health and wellness initiatives.    About the host    The Very Rev. Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young is the dean of Grace Cathedral. He is the author of The Spiritual Journal of Henry David Thoreau and The Invisible Hand in Wilderness: Economics, Ecology, and God, and is a regular contributor on religion to the Huffington Post and San Francisco Examiner.      About The Forum   The Forum is a series of stimulating conversations about faith and ethics in relation to the important issues of our day. We invite inspiring and illustrious people to sit down for a real conversation with the Forum's host, Malcolm Clemens Young, the dean of Grace Cathedral, and with you. Our guests range from artists, inventors and philosophers to pop culturists and elected officials, but the point of The Forum is singular: civil, sophisticated discourse that engages minds and hearts to think in new ways about the world.  More about Grace Forum Online  

Science FINALLY Catches Up with Spirituality with Dr. Lisa Miller   “Life is like the winds or the river, life is moving. It is full of waves. Life is very much alive, very dynamic.”   “We are knowers in many forms and we need empiricists AND scientists… the magician, the intuitive, the mystic. We need to ask the questions in our head, and get answers in our hearts… This is how the big decisions need to be made - decisions on the board room, decisions with foreign policy. If we use just a tiny little splintered part of our brain, we will not make the best decisions.”   “The outward stuff falls in place when we follow the truth.”   “Are we pushing the wave or are we surfing the wave? If I try to push the wave, I get drowned under, but if I surf the wave and my goal is to ride with the flow of nature, then I go places I didn't know I was going to go... It opens up in the realm of miracles and unforeseen opportunities and magnificent surprises.”   “We're living the same life. We are the family of life. We are one human family and we are one living being.”   Lisa Miller       Episode Summary:   Have you ever had an overwhelming feeling of inner-knowing pops up inexplicitly?  Can current science validate that your gut feeling is real?   In this episode, we talk with Dr. Lisa Miller, Columbia University professor of Clinical Psychology, and New York Times bestselling author of “The Spiritual Child”.   Talk about credentials!  A graduate of Yale and the University of Pennsylvania, she's the founder and director of the Spiritual Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy league graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than 100 peer reviewed articles in leading journals including: Cerebral Cortex, American Journal of Psychiatry, and The Journal of American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Miller is the editor of the Oxford University press Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality, founding co-editor-in-chief of the APA journal, Spirituality and Clinical Practice, and an elected fellow of the American Psychological Association and two time president of the APA Society for Psychology and Spirituality. WHOA!   Her latest book, “The Awakened Brain”, is amazing. Dr. Miller describes it as “the culmination of 25 years of research. And equally importantly, interwoven with those 25 years of research, 25 years of life.” Listen in to understand Dr. Lisa Miller validate the science of spirituality, intuition, synchronicity.       Topics We Discuss: Most women know to use awakened awareness, will make an important decision out of a deep inner hunch, their instincts, a transcendent dream, some sort of inescapable synchronicity. They will count on that form of mystical awareness far and above the sort of linear, lists of pros and cons and statistics. The hard-nosed empirical scientific materialism validates our spirituality as our birthright.  MRI studies, genotyping studies, long-term clinical course studies all say that this deep form of awareness, our awakened awareness, the neuro docking station of transcendent spiritual experience -- A is real, B is our birthright, and C it is the foundation for greater health, greater recovery and renewal in times of suffering. How spirituality mitigates depression and addiction, suicidal deaths. Learning to trust that intuitive, inner-knowing as legitimate, right and true. Authenticity, synchronicity. Schumann Resonance – a high amplitude alpha wavelength within all of nature from the earth crust up one mile. The spiritually engaged brain vibrates at the wavelength of all creation of all nature of all life, the consciousness of the life, the loving felt substance of existence, the essence of existence, the family of life. “Spiritual bypassing” – the attempt to self-label as spiritual, without actually being spiritual.  Dr. Lisa Miller assures we are all spiritual, and we can all count on our awakened brain.     Follow Dr. Lisa Miller:   You can learn more about “The Awakened Brain”, purchase your copy and find out more about Dr. Lisa Miller at her website.   Support Life, Death and the Space Between:   If you're enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbins   As a member you'll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness!     Stay Connected: Facebook Instagram YouTube Fireside