Podcasts about leading neuroscientist

Does Enlightenment Change Your Brain? with Dr. Andrew Newberg Andrew B. Newberg, M.D is listed as one of the 30 Most Influential Neuroscientists Alive Today by the Online Psychology Degree Guide. Dr. Newberg has been particularly involved in the study of mystical and religious experiences, a field referred to as #neurotheology. Dr. Andrew Newberg has authored numerous books focusing on #neuroscience, #spirituality, and the interplay between brain function and religious experiences. His notable works include How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain: The New Science of Transformation and How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist. His new book is out on August 6, 2024 and entitled Sex, God and the Brain: How Sexual Pleasure Gave Birth to Religion and a Whole Lot More and available for pre-order now on Amazon. In my interview with Dr. Andrew Newberg, we discuss the field of neurotheology, broadly defined as a combination of neurology and theology, and how #prayer, #meditation, religious and spiritual phenomena, #spiritual #enlightenment and even #sex results in changes to your brain. Dr. Newberg uses neuroimaging and nuclear medicine techniques to record physiological changes in the brain. We explore the topics of #consciousness, the role of the #parietal lobe of the brain, #near-deathexperiences, and human sexuality and their relationship to our brain. Please join me for this fascinating discussion with Dr. Andrew Newberg and join me on this journey to understand the nature of the reality around us and ultimately to try to understand ourselves. Please subscribe, follow and share this episode of my podcast on YouTube and on my website haveyoueverwonderedpodcast.com. You can also follow #HaveYouEverWondered podcast on all social media and view or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Does Enlightenment Change Your Brain? with Dr. Andrew Newberg Andrew B. Newberg, M.D is listed as one of the 30 Most Influential Neuroscientists Alive Today by the Online Psychology Degree Guide. Dr. Newberg has been particularly involved in the study of mystical and religious experiences, a field referred to as #neurotheology. Dr. Andrew Newberg has authored numerous books focusing on #neuroscience, #spirituality, and the interplay between brain function and religious experiences. His notable works include How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain: The New Science of Transformation and How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist. His new book is out on August 6, 2024 and entitled Sex, God and the Brain: How Sexual Pleasure Gave Birth to Religion and a Whole Lot More and available for pre-order now on Amazon. In my interview with Dr. Andrew Newberg, we discuss the field of neurotheology, broadly defined as a combination of neurology and theology, and how #prayer, #meditation, religious and spiritual phenomena, #spiritual #enlightenment and even #sex results in changes to your brain. Dr. Newberg uses neuroimaging and nuclear medicine techniques to record physiological changes in the brain. We explore the topics of #consciousness, the role of the #parietal lobe of the brain, #near-deathexperiences, and human sexuality and their relationship to our brain. Please join me for this fascinating discussion with Dr. Andrew Newberg and join me on this journey to understand the nature of the reality around us and ultimately to try to understand ourselves. Please subscribe, follow and share this episode of my podcast on YouTube and on my website haveyoueverwonderedpodcast.com. You can also follow #HaveYouEverWondered podcast on all social media and view or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

What happens when a Christian leader finds themselves questioning the very faith they have built a life on? This was the exact spot Devin Braun found himself in. This episodes share his journey from questioning God's existence to finding deep faith through orthodoxy. If you yourself have ever gone through deconstruction or find yourself there now, you won't want to miss this conversation.How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist https://www.amazon.com/How-Changes-Your-Brain-Neuroscientist/dp/0345503422http://www.andrewnewberg.com/

There are few things people fear, especially once they enter middle-age, as much as major cognitive decline. Neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia, affect more than 55 million people worldwide, with 10 million new cases every year, according to the World Health Organisation.Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for between 60% to 70% of all cases – and dementia is the seventh leading cause of death globally and one of the major causes of disability and dependency amongst older people.But it's not all bad news because certain lifestyle interventions can significantly reduce your risk of severe cognitive decline.For example, there's strong evidence to suggest - and most experts agree - that exercise, good nutrition and learning new skills help mitigate your risk.One factor you might not know about, however, is educational achievement.Assuming smart training, good nutrition and a burning desire to acquire new skills and knowledge can ward off dementia - and potentially increase lifespan - Dr Tommy Wood's brain should be firing on all cyclinders until he's at least 200 years old.The leading neuroscientist has spent his career excelling not only academically but also athletically, turning his hand from ultra-marathons to CrossFit competitions to strongman events.
In a scintillating and wide-ranging conversation with Unfiltered's very own brains-and-brawn ambassador - contributing editor Dr Jonny Rees, PhD - Dr Wood delivers a masterclass of life-changing advice and insight.Not only does he provide actionable strategies and tips to reduce your risk of dementia and other types of cognitive decline, he also discusses head trauma and concussion, and what you can do in the immediate aftermath to limit the damage they cause.Dr Wood also demystifies some of the most frequently misunderstood concepts in the health and longevity arena, including autophagy - the process by which cells recycle their own components - and how to stimulate it for greater health (clue: it's not fasting, despite what you may have seen on social media).If you've even been confused about the best lifestyle practices to adopt to remain fitter, healthier and happier for longer, or are constantly scratching your head about how seemingly conflicting and contradictory advice fits together, Dr Wood will set the record straight, once and for all.For exclusive access to all Unfiltered's video interviews, features and documentaries visit https://unfilteredonline.com/Get in touch in the comments below or talk to us on:Email: editorial@unfilteredonline.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGSV7XVaBYUYq5YidLI12owInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unfiltered.extraTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/UnfilteredExtra

Today, a world-leading neuroscientist explains everything wrong in my life. She details why marriages fail, if cleaning can be fun, how Facebook drove depression, and shares lessons on creativity. In 30 minutes, I learnt more about happiness than in the past 30 years.  Access the bonus episode: https://nudge.ck.page/de30a8ac24 Tali's book, Look Again: https://tinyurl.com/5n8p3btb Tali's lab: https://affectivebrain.com/?page_id=161 Sign up to my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list

If you enjoyed this episode, check out my episode last year on habits! How break bad ones and maintain good ones: https://bit.ly/3vkCNAN As a holiday wrap-up, we've listened to you and answered one of the most popular questions; What is your favourite EVER episode? But, we think the more important question is what is YOUR favourite episode on the Diary of CEO of all time. Using our in-house data scientist and a group of analysts, we've found the most replayed and shared moments from 2023. This should be the most valuable episode you will ever listen to. 7th Most Replayed Moment, Dr. Giles Yeo. Dr Giles takes on some of the biggest myths about health, weight and obesity. His books, Why Calories Don't Count and Gene Eating: https://amzn.to/3NFeUdE Twitter: https://bit.ly/3Y9IZF0 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Rs5bIj 6th Most Replayed Moment, Dr. Mindy Pelz. In this moment we talk about intermittent fasting, the gut reset fast and the belly fat burning diet. Dr Mindy lays out how to eat and behave to improve our overall health. Instagram: https://bit.ly/461aBB0 Dr Mindy's book, Fast Like A Girl: https://amzn.to/41y9Opr 5th Most Replayed Moment, Professor Matthew Walker. This is from my conversation with the Worlds Number One expert on sleep. He gives us a roadmap for how to sleep better, explaining the impact of our sleep on our overall health, happiness and everything in between. Instagram: https://bit.ly/3YsK1f6 Matt's bestseller, Why We Sleep: https://amzn.to/3totIGS Twitter: https://bit.ly/3yI60V7 4th Most Replayed Moment, Dr. Daniel Amen. Taken from Dr. Daniel Amen's second appearance on the show, we discuss how to grow a healthier, better brain. Daniel is the World's Leading Neuroscientist who may have scanned and seen more brains than anyone else. The no.1 book on Brain health: https://amzn.to/3vbmXsh Instagram: https://bit.ly/3tHjm4r Twitter: https://bit.ly/3scQpgr 3rd Most Replayed Moment, Gary Brecka. Gary Brecka is one of the world's most renowned human biologists. Our conversation covers the ultimate human wellbeing checklist. From Dana White's transformation using the super human protocol to stripping fat, listen to transform your life. Instagram: http://bit.ly/3IVf6Dw Twitter: http://bit.ly/41w492P 2nd Most Replayed Moment, Dr. Tim Spector. A favourite guest on DOAC, here Tim busts myths about a frequently debated subject: diet vs exercise. Foor For Life, Tim's book: https://amzn.to/3RTckDt Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CDRuQD Twitter: https://bit.ly/3VG0zil No.1 Most Replayed Moment: Dr Tara Swart. The most listened to moment ever this year is neuroscientist Dr. Tara explaining the brain and body's connection. We dive into the influence the brain has on our health, relationships and well-being. Dr Tara's book: https://amzn.to/47dokE0 Instagram: https://bit.ly/48hJ1k2 Twitter: https://bit.ly/46gqYZI Bonus Moment, Mo Gawdat: This is from episode 101 with Mo Gawdat, and it's the most shared episode we've ever had of all time on WhatsApp. Mo explains to me his influential equation for happiness, and we discuss how to put it into practice. Mo's book, Solve For Happy: https://amzn.to/489n5qJ Instagram: https://bit.ly/3qmYSMY The Conversation Cards: https://bit.ly/4amtNew Sponsors: Huel: https://my.huel.com/daily-greens-uk Uber Trains: https://p.uber.com/creditsterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Robert Sapolsky has accomplished so much in his life and career, including winning the MacArthur “genius” grant and authoring several best-selling books. But as he puts it himself in his most recent book: “I've been very lucky in my life, something which I certainly did not earn.” This sentiment is consistent with his view that we lack free will entirely, and in today's episode, Professor Sapolsky is going to make his argument to Hala as to why that is indeed the case.   Robert Sapolsky is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University, who is an expert in several fields ranging from stress to baboon behavior to human evolution. His work has received many awards including the esteemed MacArthur Fellowship. He is also the best-selling author of several books including Behave, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, and The Trouble with Testosterone. His newest book is called Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will.   In this episode, Hala and Robert will discuss: - Why free will doesn't exist - The epiphany he had as a 14-year-old - Is meritocracy an illusion? - The neuroscience of decision-making - The myth of grit - What predetermination means for entrepreneurs - Why Jeff Bezos was born to create Amazon - Does spontaneity exist? - How no free will impacts our morality - The science behind moral disgust - Why you can't reason someone out of an opinion - Why we should overhaul the criminal justice system - And other topics…   Robert Sapolsky is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and a research associate with the Institute of Primate Research at the National Museum of Kenya. Over the past thirty years, he has divided his time between the lab, where he studies how stress hormones can damage the brain, and in East Africa, where he studies the impact of chronic stress on the health of baboons. Sapolsky is the author of Behave, Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, A Primate's Memoir, and The Trouble with Testosterone, and is a regular contributor to Discover. He has published articles about stress and health in magazines as diverse as Men's Health and The New Yorker. Sapolsky received the MacArthur Foundation's “genius” grant at age 30.   Resources Mentioned: Robert's Website: http://www.robertsapolskyrocks.com/ Robert's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsapolsky/ Robert's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Robert-Sapolsky/100063871383510/  Robert's new book Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will (2023): https://www.amazon.com/Determined-Science-Life-without-Free/dp/B0BVNSX4CQ/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1699016118&refinements=p_27%3ARobert+Sapolsky&s=books&sr=1-1    LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast' for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.   Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Greenlight - Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to greenlight.com/YAP MasterClass - Right now you can get Two Memberships for the Price of One at youngandprofiting.co/masterclass Articulate 360 - Visit articulate.com/360 to start a free 30-day trial of Articulate 360 Help Save Palestinian Lives:  Donate money for eSIM cards for the people of Gaza at https://youngandprofiting.co/DonateWHala   More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart reveals the neuroscience behind the law of attraction, intuition, and extra-sensory perceptions.  In order to create the life of our dreams, we must first understand what limits us from doing so. Tara discusses the origin of our identity and how the formation of it during childhood can either help or hinder our manifestation. Explaining that by harnessing the power of neuroplasticity, we can learn to reinvent ourselves. She dives into practices for self-transformation, rewiring survival mechanisms, and releasing stress. She also shares her insights from studying Indigenous wisdom, discussing the creative potential of nature, the power of gratitude, and the mystery of consciousness beyond the human brain.  ___________ Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:06 Introspection: The Practice of Understanding Our Bodies Signals 3:57 The Reality of Extra Sensory Perception  7:03 Honoring Your Intuition & Gut Feelings 12:50 Watch Out For Your Thoughts & Rewire Your Brain  16:00 The Science of Identity and How It's Holding You Back 21:40 Harnessing The Power of Neuroplasticity To Reinvent Yourself  26:20 Cultivating Magnetic Desire: Getting Clear On What You REALLY Want  28:42 Top Practices for Self Transformation  31:02 Rewiring Survival Mechanisms to Have an Abundant Outlook on Life 40:53 How Our Hormones Complicate Casual Sex 44:28 How Our Own Biology is Screwing Us  46:05 The Essential Tool to Happiness: Nature & Creativity 53:19 A Grounded Approach to the Law of Attraction  57:56 How Stress Hinders Your Manifestations  1:01:45 Patience: The Essential Key to Manifestation 1:06:35 The Greatest Source of Unhappiness: Navigating the Dance of Being & Becoming 1:14:15 What Percentage of Our Brain Do We Actually Use? 1:19:29 Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times  1:25:47 The Science of Reaching Human potential & Unlocking Spiritual Superpowers 1:36:18 Why Consciousness May Not Be Limited to the Human Brain 1:41:10 What Neuroscience Says About the Pineal Gland 1:46:00 The Most Important Things in Life: Love & Gratitude 1:46:57 Conclusion ___________ Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, medical doctor, executive advisor, Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan, and author of best-seller ‘The Source' which has translations in 38 global territories. Tara is passionate about disseminating simple, pragmatic neuroscience-based messages that change the way people live and work. She personally advises a small number of executives via personal recommendation only, and speaks at major conferences globally. Previous residencies include Brown's Fashion; Annabel's, a private members' club in Mayfair; and she was the world's first Neuroscientist-in-Residence at the Corinthia Hotel, London. Tara was on the EFG Asset Management Future Leaders Panel 2018-19. Tara is currently the Chief Science Officer at Heights, was Neuroscience and Psychological Advisor at To Be Magnetic and Chief Neuroscience Officer at Arowana International (Private Equity). In 2020 Tara became the Spokesperson for Aromatherapy Associates and now represents several beauty brands focusing on health, wellbeing and innovative technologies such as the probiotic Symprove. Tara is a Trustee at The Lady Garden Foundation, a charity for gynaecological cancers. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtaraswart/ Dr. Tara's Podcast: https://www.taraswart.com/podcast/ Website: https://www.taraswart.com ___________ Download André's FREE Book Recommendation List: https://www.knowthyself.one/books 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/ Meraki Media https://merakimedia.com https://www.instagram.com/merakimedia/

Dr. Beau Lotto is a neuroscientist, 3x TED Talk speaker, author, and founder of the Lab of Misfits. He's emulated nightclubs in his lab where he's locked people in dark rooms and hired actors to act out unpredictably.  He is a frequent keynote speaker at companies such as Google, Apple, & Universal, and has works that have been featured on PBS, BBC, Big Think, National Geographic, and much more. Please share this episode if you liked it. To support the podcast, the best cost-free way is to subscribe and please rate the podcast 5* wherever you find your podcasts. Thanks for watching.Watch The Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqgN2kieCEHwZ9M-QFBxfCgPharma TRT, GH analogs, peptides, IGF-1, var troche, fat-loss/hair-loss treatments, etc | HRT Men's Health Optimization: https://transcendcompany.com/patient-intake-form/?ls=Nyle+NaygaHuge Elements Line (astragalus, citrus bergamot, etc): https://hugesupplements.com/collections/elementsCode 'NYLE' for 10% off - proceeds go towards upgrading content productionHuge Supplements (Protein, Pre, Utilize, Vital): https://hugesupplements.com/?aff=165Support code 'NYLE' 10% offYoungLA Clothes: https://www.youngla.com/discount/nyleYoungLA For Her: https://www.youngla.com/collections/all-products-1/For-HerCode ‘NYLE' to support the podcastLet's chat about the Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transparentpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transparentpodcastCoaching | Personalized program:  https://www.nylenaygafitness.com00:00:00 - Teaser & Introduction 00:00:49 - Embracing Closure and the Power of Uncertainty in Life00:05:25 - Mindful Reflection & Power of Prefrontal Cortex 00:10:01 - How Physical Training Enhances Mental Well-being 00:12:26 - How to Handle Breakups by Taking Painful Moments as Opportunities for Self-Expansion and Reflection00:15:58 - Understanding Intuition: Managing the Complexities of the Past Experiences & Future Decisions00:18:59 - The Value of Biases or Assumptions in Survival00:24:24 - Understanding Reflexive Responses to Negative Feedback Loops00:28:25 - Astrology & Perception 00:32:28 - Impact of 'Natty or Not' Debate in Fitness Industry"00:37:56 - How to Conserve Energy in Modern Fitness00:40:17 - Impacts of Mystery in Human Curiosity 00:43:11 - Leveraging Mystery in Content Creation00:44:32 - Importance of Understanding Dynamics and Uncertainty in Relationships 00:48:47 - Positive Reflexes through Intentions and Embodiment 00:52:41 - Self-Reflection & Responsibility 00:56:41 - Role of Humility in Creativity 00:59:16 - Process-Oriented Mindset for Creativity and Empowerment01:02:46 - The Power of Touch & Home as a Living Entity01:05:34 - Discovering Unconditional love: Growth of Home in Relationship and Communities01:08:46 - The End#psychology #stories #podcast #mentalhealth #discipline #selfdevelopment #personaldevelopment #fitness #ifbbpro #npc #bodybuilder #bodybuilding #selfimprovement #workout #gym #nutrition #mensphysique #classicphysique #love #discipline #relationships #tren #workout #gym #trt #hormones #discipline #hardstyle #steroids #bodybuilding #peptides fitness trt hormones personal development

Did you know that looking after your brain is one of the best ways to be more productive? And your gut is central to the decisions you make?  This episode brings insights from two professionals at the cutting edge of their fields, to give actionable steps on how to be more effective, improving your life at work and at home.  Dr Tara is a world-leading neuroscientist and best selling author of ‘The Source'. She has a PhD in neuropharmacology, was a medical doctor and child psychologist, having trained at Oxford University. She has spent the last decade coaching leaders and CEOs from across the world and is also a senior lecturer at MIT Sloan, where she teaches classes on how understanding the brain and neuroscience can lead to better business performance. She doesn't just understand the brain inside out, she knows how to communicate what you need to know about it - to help you build better habits and have a bigger impact. Sophie Medlin is one of the UK's most respected gut experts. She's a medically trained nutrition professional, a senior lecturer at King's College, the Chair of the British Dietietic Association for London and star of Channel 4s new show ‘Know your Shit'. She explains how looking after your gut can enable you to be the best leader you can be. They are both colleagues of our host Dan at his company Heights.  We talk about:  How you know when your brain isn't being looked after What is neuroplasticity? How our brains actually work. The best habits for your brain to start doing The non-negotiable priorities for looking after your brain What is the gut microbiome and why is it so important? Why looking after your gut can keep your immune system healthier and stop you getting sick How, cell for cell, we are more bacteria than human How drinking diet sodas might mean you actually consume more calories Their tips for optimising the brain and gut for peak performance. We'd love your feedback hello@secretleaders.com Sponsor links: evelyn.com/secret-leaders/ oto.com/power (get 20% off with code secret) vorboss.com/secretleaders vanta.com/secretleaders

Fill out this 30 second survey! - https://forms.gle/ptxqzoi4oBNeFdmr8This week we're with Brandon Clements to talk more about this week's sermon.Questions? Comments? Favorite local spots to check out? Let us know at podcast@midtowncolumbia.comColumbia You'd Rather Be Here Local Spotlight:Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens - 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210Resources Mentioned:Philippians sermon series - Downtown | Two Notch | LexingtonHow God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist by Andrew NewbergThe Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science by Jim WilderGet Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts by Jeannie AllenYour Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible & Brain Science by Drew DyckDeep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal NewportDigital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Distracted World by Cal Newport“Why Do I Feel So Bad All the Time?” video by SevenAlso check out The Social Dilemma on Netflix to hear more about how social media is impacting us on a neurological levelQuotes Mentioned:The mind can descend far lower than the body, for in it there are bottomless pits. The flesh can bear only a certain number of wounds and no more, but the soul can bleed in ten thousand ways, and die over and over again each hour.-Charles SpurgeonAudio engineering by Andrew Miles

Fill out this 30 second survey! - https://forms.gle/ptxqzoi4oBNeFdmr8This week we're with Brandon Clements to talk more about this week's sermon.Questions? Comments? Favorite local spots to check out? Let us know at podcast@midtowncolumbia.comColumbia You'd Rather Be Here Local Spotlight:Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens - 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29210Resources Mentioned:Philippians sermon series - Downtown | Two Notch | LexingtonHow God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist by Andrew NewbergThe Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science by Jim WilderGet Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts by Jeannie AllenYour Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible & Brain Science by Drew DyckDeep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal NewportDigital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Distracted World by Cal Newport“Why Do I Feel So Bad All the Time?” video by SevenAlso check out The Social Dilemma on Netflix to hear more about how social media is impacting us on a neurological levelQuotes Mentioned:The mind can descend far lower than the body, for in it there are bottomless pits. The flesh can bear only a certain number of wounds and no more, but the soul can bleed in ten thousand ways, and die over and over again each hour.-Charles SpurgeonAudio engineering by Andrew Miles

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This week we talk with therapist Nia Baker, who specializes in working with people who have experienced trauma. She talks about working with our nervous systems, how we can use bottom-up processes to create safety, and what this means for our communities. Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Radically Open DBT- How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist by Andrew Newberg- My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem- the Spiritual First Aid Summit Connect with Nia on Instagram or see her artwork on her website. Quotes:- “An emotional trauma is how the nervous system is impacted through words & responses related to feeling safe.”- “Neuroscience doesn’t make it possible for people to be adaptive. People have always been adaptive.” Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook! Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest. Ways to support CXMH:- make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like submitting questions for upcoming interviews, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more!- give a one-time gift using PayPal- Do your Amazon shopping through this link- Leave us a rating & review on iTunes or Google Play- Check out our CXMH merchandise to show off your support- Listen to the Cxmhunity Spotify playlist here- Check out other episodes and find your favorites guests on our website. Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down’ by Rivers & Robots.

Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning podcast, episode #88 with Dr. Andrew Newberg, M.D[i]. an American neuroscientist who is the Director of Research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital,[1]  and the author of ten books (translated into 6 languages), and over 200 articles on neuroimaging in neuropsychiatric disorders and also on neuroscience and religion.Watch the interview on YouTube here. I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to speak with Andrew, as he has been exploring the topic of neurotheology, which addresses the relationship between the brain and religious experiences, since his teenage years.Andrew is the co-author of the bestselling book, How God Changes Your Brain[ii] (2009) which was chosen by Oprah for her book club that same year[iii] and Why God Won’t Go Away: Brain Science and the Biology of Belief (2001)[iv] which both explore the relationship between neuroscience and spiritual experience. He has also co-authored Words Can Change Your Brain (2013)[v] Why We Believe What We Believe: Uncovering our Biological Need for Meaning, Spirituality and Truth (2008)[vi] and The Mystical Mind: Probing the Biology of Belief (1999). The latter book received the 2000 award for Outstanding Books in Theology and the Natural Sciences presented by the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences[vii] which is an organization that focuses on building bridges between theology and science.I’ve got some powerful, insightful, thought provoking questions for Andy, and I know you will find this topic interesting, especially with his ability to share his insights and years of research, from the point of view of pure science.My name is Andrea Samadi,  and if you are new here, I’m a former educator who created this podcast to bring the most current neuroscience research, along with high performing experts who have risen to the top of their field, with specific strategies or ideas that you can implement immediately, whether you are an educator, or in the corporate space, to take your results to the next level. If we want to improve our social, emotional and cognitive abilities, it all starts with an understanding of our brain.Welcome Andy and thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of this fascinating topic on the podcast today.For anyone who knows your schedule, this is a rare opportunity, and I’m grateful for Mark Waldman[viii] for connecting us after the webinar you did last week where you addressed many powerful and mind-boggling questions that connect theology and neuroscience that I know will benefit those who listen to this podcast in different part of the world.Q1: Andy, I have had so much interest in this podcast, even before we had booked our time to speak today. I just put up a graphic with your book cover “How God Changes Your Brain” and the messages started coming in on all social media accounts. Then I quoted something you say in the book “the more you think about God, the more you alter the neural circuitry of in specific parts of the brain”...and then you say with the utmost confidence that “God can change your brain.” (Andrew Newberg M.D. and Mark Robert Waldman, How God Changes Your Brain).Can we begin here?  Where did your interest in religion and the human brain begin? What is Neurotheology? What does neuroscience say about whether there is a God or not? Q2: I have to ask it. I grew up going to church every Sunday, (Presbyterian), read and studied the Bible, and really do believe in the 10 Commandments but I still don’t really know how I would explain God, other than the fact that I just believe he exists and I do feel more connected to God/spirit when I’m in nature. I know that you have scanned the brains of Franciscan nuns and charted the neurological changes that happen in the brain.  What is God? Is God the same as consciousness? What does your research show about religion and the human brain? Is there a certain area you would look at that connects my religious beliefs to my brain?Q3: You covered this on the training you did for Mark Waldman’s group last week, but I think it’s so important to talk about today. It’s about the power of intercessory prayer (praying on behalf of others).  It’s a component of the Dr. Daniel Siegel’s “Wheel of Awareness[ix]” Meditation where we are asked to focus on those who we are close to and send loving/kindness to those in our communities, cities, state, country and expanding to the world. What does your research say about praying for someone far away? Is it possible to measure one person who might not put the focused attention towards the person they are praying for verses someone else who focuses with intent, loving, and kindness? Can prayer really impact those close or far from us?Q4: You mentioned on that call you did last week, that you did a brain scan, an MRI, where they measured your brain, and your memory, by asking you to remember 10 words. This caught my attention, because I just had my brain scanned using a SPECT SCAN and, the results showed I scored low (1/10) on recall memory which I feel was accurate. For the life I me, I couldn’t remember random words during the test.  But I can remember things word for word, from over 30 years ago (conversations with people, or speeches from 12 years ago). From the brain scans that you have done, what are some strategies that you have seen for people like me, looking to improve memory recall? How did YOU do on that MRI test?  What other techniques have you seen people use to improve their memory? Q5: I just finished watching Dr. David Perlmutter’s Alzheimer’s, the Science of Prevention Series[x] that focuses on the staple things we should all be doing to prevent this debilitating disease that has he mentions no known or meaningful cure. We all know that sleep, diet and exercise and important for protecting the aging brain, but what else have you found to be an important practice to preserve our brain health? What do you do?Q6: We’ve covered belief or paradigms on this podcast, with different episodes and speakers. What do you think from your experience working with the brain? What are beliefs, how do they form, where are they stored, and how can we change old/outdated beliefs? Q7: In closing, is there anything that’s important to this topic, that we haven’t discussed today?RESOURCES:The Principles of Neurotheology by Andrew Newberg, M.D.  http://www.andrewnewberg.com/books/principles-of-neurotheologyKirtan Kriya Meditation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfKEAiwrgeY REFERENCES:[i] www.andrewnewberg.com[ii] How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist, Andrew Newberg, M.D. and Mark Robert Waldman (March 20, 2009) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001Y35GDS/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1[iii] Oprah’s Book Club http://www.oprah.com/book/How-God-Changes-Your-Brain-by-Andrew-Newberg-MD-and-Mark-Waldman?editors_pick_id=35314[iv] Why God Won’t Go Away: Brain Science and the Biology of Belief by Andrew Newberg M.D., Eugene D’Aquili, and Vince Rause (2001) https://www.amazon.com/Why-God-Wont-Go-Away-ebook/dp/B001NJUP7U/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=why+god+wont+go+away&qid=1601599952&sr=8-1[v] Words Can Change Your Brain: 12 Conversation Strategies to Build Trust, Resolve Conflict, and Increase Intimacy by Andrew Newberg M.D. and Mark Robert Waldman  https://www.amazon.com/Words-Can-Change-Your-Brain-ebook/dp/B0074VTHMA/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21MDUEAMV1M7U&dchild=1&keywords=words+can+change+your+brain&qid=1601600126&s=digital-text&sprefix=words+can+chan%2Cdigital-text%2C191&sr=1-1[vi] Why We Believe What We Believe: Uncovering Our Biological Need for Meaning, Spirituality and Truth by Andrew Newberg M.D. https://www.amazon.com/Why-Believe-What-Uncovering-Spirituality/dp/0743274970/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=why+we+believe+what+we+believe+newberg&qid=1601600285&s=digital-text&sr=1-1-catcorr[vii] Center for Theology and Natural Sciences https://www.ctns.org/[viii] Neuroscience Meets SEL Podcast EPISODE #30 with Mark Robert Waldman on “12 Brain-Based Experiential Learning and Living Practices” https://www.achieveit360.com/neuroscience-researcher-mark-robert-waldman-on-12-brain-based-experiential-learning-and-living-principles/[ix] Dan Siegel’s Wheel of Awareness Meditation https://www.drdansiegel.com/resources/wheel_of_awareness/[x] Alzheimer’s: The Science of Prevention Series with Dr. David Perlmutter https://scienceofprevention.com/ 

Our ability to choose how to react to the world around us is a direct reflection of our cognitive health — and in these uncertain times, it has never been more important to stay mentally fit. So I wanted to share this episode with Dr. David Perlmutter and Dr. Austin Perlmutter, a father-son duo who combined their neurology and internal medicine expertise to write Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness. This new book exposes how our health, our relationships, and even our thinking have been damaged by modern culture and offers a practical plan for healing. And in this episode, the doctors have a ton of additional lifestyle, diet, and mindset recommendations to help you keep your head right. These dudes are incredibly smart, but they’re also just really cool, down to earth people who bring a huge amount of empathy and love to this conversation — and after listening, you’ll know exactly why that empathy is so critical for both our individual health and society as a whole.   09:00 — What inspired David and Austin to write a book together? Austin saw patients were struggling to followthrough on recommended lifestyle changes; patients were getting the information on how to live healthier, but it wasn’t sticking They decided people need to know how to make better decisions for their health and happiness outcomes They focused not on what decisions you should be making, but the decision-making process itself The prefrontal cortex’s role in decision-making The more we make crappy decisions, the worse our ability to make good decisions becomes Zenbunni Biodynamic Coffee   14:20 — David’s previous book, Grain Brain, and the myths it dispels about our diets Debunking the low-fat scam — a scam propagated by the sugar industry How this contributed to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases The aggressive efforts being made to influence our mindset and choices We’re not fat because we overeat, we overeat because we’re fat More than 60% of the foods in the grocery store have added sweeteners Why sugar is so bad for your brain How a high-carb, high-sugar diet negatively impacts your mood How diet influences our decision-making   27:55 — Our dietary choices should be based around one core unifying idea: what can we do to lower inflammation in our body? The nuances of what fats are good or bad for us More processed foods cause more inflammation How our diet compounds emotional trauma and limbic system loops What is inflammation and how does it affect our brain? How inflammation from any cause affects our mood Providing a bridge between information and action   37:33 — The core message of Brain Wash: we need to cultivate empathy Are there any good sweeteners? How companies are taking advantage of our desire for sugar and our desire to be in a tribe Why going on social media is opting to be socially manipulated How we become addicted to our devices and how to break free from those addictions Narcissism Vs. Empathy How narcissism affects your health Why your prefrontal cortex is so important   52:53 — How inflammation affects the brain How our understanding of inflammation and the brain has evolved rapidly over the last few decades How depression relates to inflammation How inflammation affects our decision-making and what we can learn from that Inflammation and brain fog Dr. Kelly Brogan and the global mismanagement of depression   01:05:49 — When it comes to things like depression, how much of it is being caused by inflammation vs. trauma? Trauma seems to hurt the connection between the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala “Stress signalling pathways that impair prefrontal cortex structure and function” The best quick fix to break free from a fight or flight nervous system response Helping people manage unnecessary stress over time Luckily, we can nurture and repair the connections in our brain using empathy and gratitude   01:11:22 — What we can do to start training our brain after we reduce inflammation Dr. Daniel Amen The simple recipe for most people: enhance your neuroplasticity through physical exercise and then do good things! Your brain reflects what you put into it   01:19:04 — The relationship between brain health and addiction Addiction is a problem with the prefrontal cortex The crazy way that prayer affects our physiology How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist by Andrew B. Newberg and Mark Robert Waldman Can we self-regulate our own “triggers?” What chronic stress does to our amygdala   01:34:23 — Can microdosing or macrodosing psychedelics contribute positively to our brain? There’s compelling evidence about the effects of psilocybin and MDMA in a clinical setting The role of ceremonial plant medicines and clinical psychedelics in making positive changes to your brain We can be the conscious architects of our brains   01:41:06 — Activating the pineal gland and its relationship to fluoride and calcification Dr. Joe Dispenza What we know about people who have had their pineal glands removed   01:46:53 — What role the cerebellum plays in neuroplasticity Zing Performance Why the cerebellum is called “the tree of life” How our understanding of the brain has evolved over the past few decades   01:55:45 — The critical role of sleep in decision-making The cultural problems surrounding sleep How sleep (or lack thereof) affects us physiologically The short-term and long-term impacts of not getting enough sleep Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker The “loneliness contagion” caused by not getting enough sleep Is it bad to take melatonin regularly?   More about this episode. 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Tell your family, friends, neighbors, and all your social pals   Resources David’s site: www.drperlmutter.com Austin’s blog: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-modern-brain Read: Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness Read: Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs and Sugar Austin on IG: www.instagram.com/austinperlmutter David on Twitter: twitter.com/DavidPerlmutter Alan Watts: www.alanwatts.org Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker Dr. Jeffrey Bland: jeffreybland.com Related Shows Episode 230: Mental Health Liberty: Beating Big Tech Censorship & The Pharma Mafia W/ Dr. Kelly Brogan Episode 239: Higher Powered: Autobiography Of A Sex And Love Yogi W/ John Gray Episode 259: The Heart/Mind Connection & Supernatural Healing With Dr. Joe Dispenza Episode 267: This Is My Brain On Drugs, Booze, Emf, & Trauma With Dr. Daniel Amen (Luke's Spect Scan Results)

Welcome to The Jewish Hour with Rabbi Finman, for December 1, 2019. In this episode, Rabbi Finman talks to Andrew Newberg author of “How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist” about neuro-theology. How do you listen to The Jewish Hour? You have a lot of options you know? iTunes, Spotify, Google […]

AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE: LIVING A GRATEFUL LIFEThis week Sandy and Elisabeth discuss the Biblical principles of the 30 Days of Thankfulness trend, how it effects us physically and how we can accomplish not just 30 days but a lifestyle of gratitude.WHY SHOULD WE BE GRATEFULNUMBERS 14:1-2 That night all the people in the camp began crying loudly. All the Israelites complained [grumbled] against Moses and Aaron.Being ungrateful brought punishment for the Israelites. Severe punishment. In the form of wandering in the wilderness until all those that had complained had died.1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is GOD’S WILL for you in Christ Jesus.Grateful people are the ones that God chooses to accomplish His will.1 PETER 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on Him because he cares for you.God wants us to live a life without anxiety.HOW DO WE DO ITPHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. THANKFULNESS JOURNALHow do you do it?Every day write down 3 good things that happened that day.They don't have to be earth shattering but they do need to be specific.The longer you continue the more benefits you seeBenefits:Increased happinessImproves self-esteemBetter sleepDecreased stress levelsMINDFULNESSHow do you do it?Do one thing at a timeDo it slowly and deliberatelyDo lessPut Space in Between ThingsSpend 5 Minutes Doing NothingStop Worrying About the FutureWhen You're Talking to Someone Be PresentEat Slowly and Savor Your FoodLive Slowly and Savor Your LifeMake Cleaning and Cooking Become MeditationKeep PracticingSO WHAT'S THE POINTCOLOSSIANS 3:16-17 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. If we want to live like Jesus we must be grateful. Jesus thanked God in prayer several times in Scripture, including at the Last Supper when He knew the hardest times were coming.2 CORINTHIANS 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ’s triumphal procession and uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere.Being thankful is a big part of how we point people to Christ.CONCLUSIONIn order to speak life and truth and hope into the next generation we need to look undeniably different. We need to look and think and act like the hands and feet of Jesus on this earth and they way to get there is through gratefulness. RESOURCES TO CHECK OUT:Words Can Change Your Brain: 12 Conversation Strategies to Build Trust, Resolve Conflict and Increase Intimacy by Andrew Newberg MD and Mark Robert WaldmanHow God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings From a Leading Neuroscientist by Andrew Newberg MD and Mark Robert WaldmanCONNECT WITH US AFTER THE SHOW:Questions, Show ideas, Want to be a Guest or Sponsor an episode? Connect with us:Facebook: @coffeeandjesuspodcastTwitter: @CoffeeYallInstagram: YallNeedCoffeeandJesusEmail: coffeeandjesuspodcast@gmail.comWebsite: coffeeandjesuspodcast.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our body needs exercise so does our brain, too! In this episode I will share to you the eight ways to enhance your physical, mental, and spiritual health based on a book entitled: “How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist” by Andrew Newberg, M.D. and Mark Robert Waldman. I hope that this episode will help you improve your mental and spiritual health! Enjoy! Don’t forget to subscribe, follow, comment, rate, and share this episode so that more will be blessed!

Welcome to a new Whole Life Healing episode. This week Dr. Alex talks about "Mercy versus Grace" Do you prefer mercy over grace? What is the biggest issue in this world? “Am I a good person or not?” Here's what this is all about, you will hear the pillar issues in everyone’s life. What are they and how it will affect you in your daily life. What's this got to do with you? You may not know it, but you might struggle with the problem of find meaning for grace and mercy. Whether you believe it or not, as a human being, you are wired to care and treat others well. It is not something you can deny. It is present in each and every one of us. Not only that, you will discover the number one healthy thing that we can do for our body and mind. You will be surprised, what that is and it is not exercise. There are a few samples provided for you as a guide in this episode. You have to listen to the very end to fully understand how you can do personal applications. Have it your goal to nurture, develop, and strengthen humility, love, mercy, and grace. Enjoy!   Short Task for the Week Here's what to do now, we are going to have a new X-Factor Task this week. GET YOUR FREE 60 SECOND TEST to diagnose The Four Critical Pillar Issues in Everyone's Life and find out the answer to the following: The difference between mercy and grace Two kinds of justice; People’s internal system and God's system of justice One of the secret keys to having love execute your life   Resources How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist by Andrew Newberg M.D.

This week a conversation with Science Mike McHargue author of FInding God in the Waves.  Mike is a fellow podcaster.  He is the co-host of the Liturgists Podcast, host of the Ask Science Mike Podcast and author of the new book, FInding God in the Waves.  In addition to talking about his book Mike shares a story about an incident that helped shape his views on race.  He also discusses his difficulties with learning despite being considered the smartest person in most rooms he enters.  We are so grateful to have Mike on this episode.  Enjoy!   Make sure to check out all of Mike’s amazing work...   FindingGodInTheWaves.com MikeMcHargue.com Ask Science Mike (Podcast) The Liturgists (Podcast)     RELEVANT LINKS from our Conversation with Science Mike McHargue Finding God in the Waves: How I Lost My Faith and Found It Again Through Science by Mike McHargue (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Axioms About Faith by Science Mike McHargue (Blog Post) Liberation Theology Situational Depression Clinical Depression Episodic Memory Neurotheology Andrew Newberg (Neuroscientist) Michael Persinger (Neuroscientist) Vilayanur Subramanian Ramachandran (Neuroscientist) How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist by Andrew Newberg M.D. (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind by Michio Kaku (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) A Universe from Nothing: Why There Is Something Rather than Nothing by Lawrence M. Krauss (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality by Brian Greene (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) The Information Diet: A Case for Conscious Consumption by Clay A. Johnson (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) A closer look at America’s rapidly growing religious ‘nones’ (Article)     YOUR SUPPORT Thank you for listening to Irenicast.  If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.   You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping.  This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.     ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:   Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us?     CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.     This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

On today's show we interview long-time friend of Rick's and mine, Pastor Luke Norsworthy. Then it's the first installment of the Humans Being Human Open with Jen Gagne and a story about a huge snake. We wrap up with our Simply Human Tip of the Week which is -- develop your kidney list. Before we talk to Luke, Rick and I talk about the facade of Facebook birthday wishes, Opportunitea, and alarm problems. We talk to Luke about pole vaulting and wrestling, dating the same girl, Courtney Loves Dallas, incorrect kettlebell use, Newsworthy with Norsworthy, Corinth church, prayer and meditation, How God Changes Your Brain, neuroplasticity, difference between contemplative prayer and “regular” prayer, getting started meditating, brain wave app, chants, prayer beads, suffering and love, and being with family. Thanks for listening! Leave us a review on iTunes and tell a friend to listen! STUFF WE TALK ABOUT: opportuniteas.com ( http://opportuniteas.com/ ) outlawsandlegends.com ( http://outlawsandlegends.com/ ) Courtney Loves Dallas ( http://www.bravotv.com/courtney-loves-dallas ) Newsworthy with Norsworthy ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/newsworthy-with-norsworthy/id730506800?mt=2 ) How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0345503422/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0345503422&linkCode=as2&tag=thesimhumlif-20&linkId=IRADJCGWTSRI6PE2 ) Red Wood Beads Tibetan Buddhist Prayer Meditation ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YN7JXQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003YN7JXQ&linkCode=as2&tag=thesimhumlif-20&linkId=7L5RNFY5MTXJQ5ME ) nutreince - caltonnutrition ( http://www.caltonnutrition.com/affiliate.html?p=simplyhuman52&w=nutprod ) ($10simplyhuman) SkinnyFat ( http://www.caltonnutrition.com/affiliate.html?p=simplyhuman52&w=skinnyfatprod ) ($5simplyhuman) simplyhumanlifestyle.com ( http://simplyhumanlifestyle.com/ ) The Simply Human Kids page ( http://simplyhumanlifestyle.com/simplyhumankids ) The Simply Human MOMS page ( http://simplyhumanlifestyle.com/simply-human-moms/ ) The Simply Human YouTube channel ( http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbJ0Q0GzEPzvFWDWTM-kvhw ) The Simply Human Facebook page ( http://facebook.com/simplyhumanlifestyle ) Subscribe to the Simply Human Podcast ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-simply-human-podcast/id722924013 ) on iTunes Listen to the Podcast on Stitcher ( http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/simply-human-podcast/the-simply-human-podcast?refid=stpr ) simplyhumanlifestyle@gmail.com simplyhumanrick@gmail.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-simply-human-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mark Robert Waldman is a therapist and an Associate Fellow at the Center for Spirituality and the Mind, University of Pennsylvania (http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/radiology/research/labs/csm/), where he currently conducts research with Andrew Newberg, MD, on the neurological correlates of beliefs, morality, compassion, meditation, religious experiences, and spiritual practices. He is adjunct faculty at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, where he is developing communication tools for the Executive MBA program. He lectures frequently at conferences, colleges, and churches on topics relating to the neuropsychology of stress, relaxation, emotional control, relationship dynamics, conflict resolution, mediation, communication, weight management, and the neurobiological development of personal values and business ethics (neuroeconomics). His research has been featured in Time Magazine, Washington Post, Oprah Magazine and Radio, USA Today, The New York Times science section, and his interviews have appeared on dozens of radio and television programs, including Oprah and Friends. Mark is the author of eleven books and anthologies, and his professional papers have been published throughout the world. He was the founding editor of the academic journal, Transpersonal Review, chairman of the Los Angeles Transpersonal Interest Group, regional coordinator for the Spiritual Emergence Network, and he holds a ministerial credential in pastoral counseling. He coathors a monthly column on "Science and Spirituality" for Science of Mind magazine. His most recent book, coauthored with Dr. Newberg, is How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings By a Leading Neuroscientist. According to Time, Newsweek, and the Washington Post, Mark and Andy are the world's leading experts on spirituality and the brain [see, for example, the February 23, 2009 issue of Time Magazine] and in this book, they use their state-of-the art brain-scan technology and research surveys to document how different forms of spiritual practice, secular meditation, intensive prayer, and positive affirmations change the function and structure of the brain. They show how these changes improve memory, cognition, and compassion while simultaneously suppressing activity in those parts of the brain that generate stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. Their book features a dozen simple exercises that anyone can do to achieve these neurological and psychological benefits, and it only takes a few minutes a day focusing on your innermost values and goals. In just eight weeks, the brain-scan studies show significant improvement, and if these simple exercises are incorporated into short-term therapy (which Mark does in his counseling practice in Camarillo, California), most people can dramatically reduce their dependency on psychological counseling and anti-depressant medication. Why? Because you can then remain stress-free for many, many years. Mark's and Dr. Newberg's research documents how the religious climate in America has shifted toward a more optimistic and less theologically-oriented spirituality that simultaneously embraces science. Their research also documents how negative thinking and speech can actually damage important parts of the brain. But if you focus on your deepest positive values, such as compassion, love or peace, this will have beneficial effects on those parts of the brain that regulate emotions and enhance social awareness and empathy.