Podcast appearances and mentions of Lisa Miller

T is for Transcendence. The research shows that an understanding of a loving or benevolent source - something bigger than we are – gives us meaning and offers us greater purpose. Dr. Lisa Miller is one of the leading researchers on spirituality and mental health–and shares her insight into how transcendence impacts us as human beings. This re-aired episode is part of our Best of With & For series. With & For is a podcast of the Thrive Center, an applied research center that exists to catalyze a movement of human thriving, with and for others through spiritual health. Learn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King hosts With & For, and is the Executive Director of the Thrive Center and the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Seminary. Follow her @drpamking. Help us grow by taking our survey. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media & Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenSenior Producer: Clare WileyExecutive Producer: Jakob LewisProduced by Great Feeling Studios Special thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and Fuller Seminary's School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. The podcast was made possible through the support from the John Templeton Foundation. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation.

What topic interests you? Leave me a voicemail. A meaningful life may be built on a quieter, more teachable state called the High Plateau Experience. This episode will address transcendence, including spirituality, psychology, meditation, and simply living with more awe and purpose.  Dr. Alexandra unpacks Abraham Maslow's original ideas about peak experiences, then moves into the lesser-known concept he explored near the end of his life - a more constant, serene way of perceiving the world as miraculous. Along the way, she shares the story of Maslow's own nighttime “peak experience,” the paper he chose not to present, and the profound shift in perspective that came after his confrontation with mortality.You'll discover:Why Maslow believed peak experiences are real, but shouldn't be pursued like a thrill rideHow self-transcendence in Paul Wong's model includes beauty, present-moment awareness, and service to othersWhat Maslow meant by “witnessing the world” and why he said we could “hold classes in the miraculous”The difference between a climactic peak experience and the steadier High Plateau ExperienceWhy joy, sadness, awe, and mortality can all coexist in the same momentHow meditation, spiritual practice, and meditative listening are linked to less anxiety, more meaning, and greater connectednessDr. Alexandra also brings in research and modern evidence, including studies on Lectio Divina, Dan Tomasulo's work (https://dantomasulo.com), and a 2021 Frontiers in Psychology paper on self-transcendence and adolescent mental health.  The result is a thoughtful, practical episode that connects Maslow's theory to real-life practices you can actually use. This is essential listening for those seeking grounded transcendence that doesn't depend on chasing extraordinary moments, but on learning how to live with openness, wonder, and purpose in ordinary life.Timestamps00:00 - This episode is dedicated to internationalforgiveness.com and Maslow's higher love 00:32 - What the high plateau experience is and how it differs from peak experiences 01:27 - Peak experiences as unforced moments of human transcendence 02:24 - Maslow's own peak experience before his memorial lecture 03:21 - Why Maslow chose the academic paper instead of his personal experience 03:50 - The impact of peak experiences on self-acceptance and openness 04:56 - Why Maslow warned against chasing peak experiences for their own sake 05:26 - The bodhisattva ideal and helping others after awakening 06:20 - Paul Wong's three levels of self-transcendence 07:12 - How Dr. Stanley Krippner helped preserve Maslow's final talk 08:47 - Maslow's shift into a more constant, mythic way of seeing 09:44 - Why the high plateau was more voluntary and teachable 10:49 - The plateau as witnessing the symbolic and miraculous in ordinary life 12:14 - Maslow's Brandeis vision of an eternal academic procession 13:54 - How the plateau compresses time, memory, and meaning 15:20 - The paradox of permanence, mortality, joy, and sadness 16:28 - Why we do not need to wait for peak experiences to live meaningfully 17:27 - Research on meditative listening, meaning, and well-being 18:34 - Dr. Dan Tomasulo's insights on spiritual practice and brain quieting 19:38 - Lisa Miller's MRI research on the spiritual brain 20:15 - A 2021 study on self-transcendence and adolescent mental health 21:40 - Closing reflections Notable quotes“Achieving the mystic's sense of cosmic unity can be tremendously uplifting, but such a state must always be balanced by action in the daily world.”Support the showThis show was created with love.  The following are seven ways you can support and encourage my efforts to create new content, from easiest to hardest: Press “follow” on the podcastPress “follow” on YouTube @alexandramillerclarkShare a helpful podcast episode with a friend Share a helpful YouTube episode with a friendLeave the podcast a rating on iTunesLeave the YouTube a rating on iTunesBuy me a coffee:  buymeacoffee.com/dralexandra

We are off next week but will be back the following one with an all new episode. We all saw the Coldplay kiss cam. But what happened to Kristin Cabot after the internet moved on? And why haven't there been big viral moments like this in 2026? New York Times correspondent Lisa Miller joins Vanessa and Natalie to talk about the woman behind the meme, and the brutal consequences of going viral. Read Lisa's excellent article, “The Ritual Shaming of the Woman at the Coldplay Concert.” Click ‘Subscribe' at the top of the Infamous show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you get your podcasts. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts  Read Vanessa's book, Blurred Lines: Sex, Power and Consent on Campus, and check out Natalie on Instagram at @natrobe To connect with Infamous's creative team, join the community at joincampsidemedia.com or follow us on instagram @infamouspod⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was passiert in unserem Gehirn, wenn wir Spiritualität erleben? Die Neurowissenschaftlerin Lisa Miller zeigt in ihrem Buch »Das erwachte Gehirn«, dass Spiritualität nicht nur eine Frage des Glaubens ist. Sie lässt sich im Gehirn nachweisen und kann unsere Resilienz, Intuition und psychische Gesundheit stärken. In dieser Podcastfolge erfährst du, was Lisa Miller unter dem »erwachten« oder »verbundenen Gehirn« versteht, warum Spiritualität uns dabei helfen kann, Krisen besser zu bewältigen und mehr Sinn im Leben zu erkennen. Außerdem zeige ich dir, wie du dein verbundenes Gehirn im Alltag aktivierst und leichter vom Kontrollmodus ins Vertrauen kommst.

Spiritual health isn't about following a specific religion, meditating on a mountaintop, or taking the sacrament (unless you want to do those things). It's about something deeper—our connection to something greater than ourselves, our capacity for faith, and the hope that carries us through life's challenges. Dr. Lisa Miller is a New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and The Awakened Brain. She's a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, and the founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute—the first Ivy League graduate program dedicated to the study of spirituality and psychology. Her groundbreaking research has been published in over 100 peer-reviewed articles, and she's a sought-after speaker, working with the U.S. military, Fortune 500 companies, schools, and healthcare organizations to integrate spirituality into mental health and leadership. Spirituality isn't just a belief system—it's a proven driver of resilience, purpose, and well-being. In this episode, we dive into: ✔️ How spiritual health impacts mental resilience and emotional well-being ✔️ The neuroscience behind spirituality and how it physically changes the brain ✔️ Why faith—whether in God, the universe, or your inner wisdom—makes you stronger ✔️ Practical ways to nurture your spiritual health (without needing a formal practice) Because here's the truth: Whatever created you, lives within you—and that alone makes you inherently valuable, worthy, and powerful. Thank you to our sponsors! Elevate your summer wardrobe: Go to Quince.com/tiww for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/TIWW. Don't wait to teach your kids real-world money skills! Go to https://CovePure.com/tiww to get $250 off. Thanks to CovePure for sponsoring this episode! Connect with Dr. Lisa Miller:  Website: https://www.lisamillerphd.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lisamillerlis Related Podcast Episodes: Abundance: Secrets to Prosperity and Ease with Cathy Heller | 260 How To Breathe: Breathwork, Intuition and Flow State with Francesca Sipma | 267 The Power of Conscious Connection with Talia Fox | 263 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!

In this powerful and deeply healing episode, Keana explores the truth about faith deconstruction, what it is, where the term came from, why so many people are experiencing it, and how it can actually lead you closer to the Real God rather than away from Him.Drawing from psychology, theology, and lived spiritual experience, this episode helps listeners understand that questioning their beliefs is not rebellion, it's spiritual honesty. You'll learn how deconstruction works, why it often begins after spiritual harm, and how to navigate it safely while protecting your emotional wellness.This episode is a safe space for anyone who has ever wondered: “Am I losing my faith… or am I finally finding God?”

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In this conversation, John and Carole Ferguson and their daughters reflect on the rhythms that built a close, capable, faith-filled family across generations. They share how clear expectations, consistent family meals, chores, service, hospitality, gentle correction, and intentional time with extended family gave their children both security and responsibility. As grandparents, John and Carole emphasize the importance of prayer, showing up for meaningful moments, supporting without managing, welcoming spouses as family, and helping each grandchild feel deeply loved, accepted, and known. Questions David mentions: When you think about your family growing up, what did your parents do that made you feel most safe, seen, and known? Grandparents often have influence in ways they don't even realize. What are some things your parents did—or still do—that shaped the way you parent today? For the daughters—what are some things your parents did growing up that you now realize were actually building capability in you? For the grandparents—what has been the biggest surprise about moving from parenting children to parenting adult children… and now grandparenting? How do you stay supportive without overstepping? Especially when you may parent differently than your adult children do? What does healthy involvement from grandparents actually look like? What helps adult children feel supported instead of managed? There's so much research—including work from Lisa Miller—about how grandparents can deeply shape a child's spiritual life. How have you seen that play out in your family? What are some of the most meaningful traditions, rhythms, or small moments that have helped create connection across generations? For the daughters—what do your parents do now that makes you feel most encouraged as an adult? For the grandparents—what would you say to grandparents who feel unsure of their role or worry they've missed their chance to make an impact? If each of you could finish this sentence: “One thing every child needs from a grandparent is…” what would you say? Resources mentioned: Capable by David Thomas and Sissy Goff The Spiritual Child: The New Science on Parenting for Health and Lifelong Thriving by Dr. Lisa Millert . . . . . .  Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Order our new book, Capable, here!! See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our courses here.. . . . . .  If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠. Exclusions apply. ADVENTURE BIBLE: Get an Adventure Bible for your child and begin reading and exploring it together to build confidence and curiosity in God's Word https://tinyurl.com/RBGAdventureBible. CHRISTIAN HEALTHSHARE MINISTRIES: Take charge of your healthcare by visiting chministries.org/solution. LIBERTY HEALTH SHARE: Visit LibertyHealthShare.org to learn more about healthcare sharing options for your family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, we talked with psychologist Lisa Miller about the science of spirituality. Today, we explore what those ideas can look like in everyday life. Miller explains why moments of connection, spiritual practices, and even periods of suffering can sometimes open the door to deeper meaning and growth. And on Your Questions Answered, behavioral scientist Dave Evans returns to respond to your comments on designing a meaningful life.   Hidden Brain is now on YouTube! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any of our upcoming videos.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Vanessa sits down with Clara Schroeder, ecotherapist and author of Re-Nature: How Nature Helps Us Feel Better and Do Better, for a conversation about ecopsychology, climate grief, ritual, and the healing intelligence of the natural world. Together they explore why “we are nature” is not just a poetic idea, but a psychological and spiritual reality - and how separation from the earth mirrors separation from self, body, belonging, and ritual. They also discuss nature as a co-regulating presence, the specific grief that can follow climate or human-caused ecological disasters, and what it means to repair our attachment with the original mother. This is a conversation about remembering that nature is not outside of us; it is one of the oldest relationships we have.For educational purposes only. This isn't therapy.Resources mentioned:Re-Nature by Clara SchroederUse for: Guest's book, Re-Nature: How Nature Helps Us Feel Better and Do Better.Link: https://www.claraschroeder.com/bookNote: Clara's site describes the book as exploring nature connection, mental health, resilience, climate disruption, and sustainable action.Ecopsychology / Theodore RoszakUse for: Defining ecopsychology as the bridge between psychology and ecology / the human psyche and the natural world.Link: https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/psychology/ecopsychologyNote: Useful general background on ecopsychology and its association with Theodore Roszak's The Voice of the Earth.Nature exposure and healthUse for: Research support that exposure to natural environments is associated with decreased anxiety, rumination, and other mental health benefits.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8125471/Note: Review article on associations between nature exposure and health.Nature relatedness and mental healthUse for: Research support that stronger nature relatedness is associated with fewer symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6069224/Note: Helpful support for the episode's claim that relationship with nature matters for mental health.Connectedness to Nature ScaleUse for: Research on emotional / experiential connection to the natural world.Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/222621038_The_Connectedness_to_Nature_Scale_A_Measure_of_Individuals%27_Feeling_in_Community_with_NatureNote: Mayer and Frantz's Connectedness to Nature Scale is a common measure in environmental psychology.Andy Goldsworthy quoteUse for: “We often forget that we are nature. Nature is not something separate from us…”Link: https://www.theartstory.org/artist/goldsworthy-andy/Note: This is a cleaner source than Goodreads for the quote used in the episode.Lisa Miller / Spirituality Mind Body InstituteUse for: Lisa Miller's work on spirituality, psychology, and the science of spiritual awareness.Link: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/faculty/lfm14/Note: This confirms Lisa Miller as Professor of Psychology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, and founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute.Lisa Miller — The Awakened BrainUse for: Background on spirituality, resilience, and mental health.Link: https://www.lisamillerphd.com/Note: Important: I would not use wording that says Lisa Miller “proved synchronicities are real” unless you have a specific source from her work that says that directly. Safer wording: “Lisa Miller's work explores the science of spirituality and awakened awareness.”Fractal patterns and stress reductionUse for: Nature's fractal patterns and stress/mental fatigue reduction.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8416160/Note: Supports the episode's discussion of repeated natural patterns and nervous system regulation.Disaster / climate-related mental healthUse for: Mental health consequences of disasters, including trauma, anxiety, and depression.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11430943/Note: Broad support for the climate grief / disaster recovery part of the conversation.Forest therapy after wildfire disasterUse for: Nature-based, community-centered support after wildfire or disaster.Link: https://natureandhealth.uw.edu/publications/forest-therapy-as-a-trauma-informed-approach-to-disaster-recovery-insights-from-a-wildfire-affected-community/Note: Useful support for nature connection as part of disaster recovery.Nature attachment theoryUse for: Nature as an attachment figure / the human-nature bond through an attachment theory lens.Link: https://eresearch.qmu.ac.uk/handle/20.500.12289/14214Note: Useful support for the “Mother Nature / original mother / attachment wound” portion of the episode.Attachment theory overviewUse for: Bowlby, Ainsworth, secure base, attachment needs, and early bonds.Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4085672/Note: Good general research overview on attachment theory and secure base.Clarissa Pinkola Estés — Women Who Run With the Wolves / life-death-life cycleUse for: Life-death-life cycle, instinctual nature, and the archetypal feminine frame.Link: https://bookshop.org/p/books/women-who-run-with-the-wolves-clarissa-pinkola-estes/9929947Note: The concept is from Estés's Women Who Run With the Wolves. I did not find a high-quality free source with the full concept explained, so best to cite the book directly rather than a secondary blog.Human evolution / Homo sapiensUse for: Vanessa's comment that humans have existed far longer than modern attachment theory / nuclear-family assumptions.Link: https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/human-fossils/species/homo-sapiensNote: Smithsonian source states Homo sapiens have lived from about 300,000 years ago to the present.Connect with Claire:Clara's website:https://www.claraschroeder.com/Book page:https://www.claraschroeder.com/bookInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingwithclarity/Book Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ReNatureBook/Substack:https://claraschroeder.substack.com/If you want to go deeper, check out the written companion on Substack and explore community + training at https://www.vanessaBennett.com.Additional ResourcesExplore: VanessaBennett.comBook: The Motherhood MythCommunity: Inner Compass CollectiveTraining: Inner Compass AcademyConnect with Inner CompassFollow on InstagramConnect with Vanessa Bennett:Follow on InstagramFollow on TikTokLearn more on SubstackConnect with Vanessa Bennett on LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this conversation, David and Sissy explore the important role grandparents play in helping children grow into capable, resilient adults. They discuss how grandparents provide a unique source of wisdom, encouragement, and unconditional love while reinforcing the values parents are teaching at home. The episode also highlights the power of family stories, meaningful traditions, and intentional connection in helping kids develop a stronger sense of identity, belonging, and confidence. Questions David mentions: When you think about your family growing up, what did your parents do that made you feel most safe, seen, and known? Grandparents often have influence in ways they don't even realize. What are some things your parents did—or still do—that shaped the way you parent today? For the daughters—what are some things your parents did growing up that you now realize were actually building capability in you? For the grandparents—what has been the biggest surprise about moving from parenting children to parenting adult children… and now grandparenting? How do you stay supportive without overstepping? Especially when you may parent differently than your adult children do? What does healthy involvement from grandparents actually look like? What helps adult children feel supported instead of managed? There's so much research—including work from Lisa Miller—about how grandparents can deeply shape a child's spiritual life. How have you seen that play out in your family? What are some of the most meaningful traditions, rhythms, or small moments that have helped create connection across generations? For the daughters—what do your parents do now that makes you feel most encouraged as an adult? For the grandparents—what would you say to grandparents who feel unsure of their role or worry they've missed their chance to make an impact? If each of you could finish this sentence: “One thing every child needs from a grandparent is…” what would you say? Resources mentioned: Capable by David Thomas and Sissy Goff NIH: Effects of grandparents' involvement on young children's resilience: mother's parenting stress and family strength as mediators . . . . . .  Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Order our new book, Capable, here!! See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our courses here.. . . . . .  If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. QUINCE: Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg⁠. Exclusions apply. ADVENTURE BIBLE: Get an Adventure Bible for your child and begin reading and exploring it together to build confidence and curiosity in God's Word https://tinyurl.com/RBGAdventureBible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What You'll Hear in This Episode✨ Recap of Last Week's EpisodeA brief reflection on When Praying Feels Hard, exploring how to pray when you're angry, hurt, or numb and how God meets you in emotional honesty.✨ How Mental Health Impacts Your Life and FaithKeana explains how anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional overwhelm affect your mind, body, relationships, and spiritual connection. You'll learn why mental health struggles can make God feel distant even when He's close.✨ Insights From Psychologists on Faith & Mental HealthThis episode includes research‑based insights from experts like Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Lisa Miller, and Dr. Kristin Neff, showing how trauma affects the brain, how spirituality strengthens resilience, and why compassion is essential for healing.✨ Myths About Mental Health in the ChurchKeana addresses harmful beliefs such as “If you had more faith, you wouldn't feel this way” or “Prayer alone should fix everything,” and replaces them with biblical truth and emotional clarity.✨ Why Getting Help Is BiblicalYou'll hear why therapy, counseling, and mental health support are not signs of weak faith — they are acts of wisdom and stewardship. Scriptures like Proverbs 11:14, Psalm 34:18, and Matthew 11:28 remind us that God uses both prayer and practical support to bring healing.✨ Biblical Examples of Emotional StruggleFrom Elijah's depression to David's anxiety, Hannah's grief, Job's anguish, and Jesus' sorrow in Gethsemane, this episode shows how God met His people in their emotional pain — and how He meets you today.✨ How God Supports You in Your Mental Health JourneyKeana shares how God brings peace, strength, and comfort through His presence, His Word, community, therapy, rest, and spiritual practices that ground your mind and spirit.Episode TakeawayYou can love God and still struggle with your mental health. You can trust God and still need therapy. You can be a believer and still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or numb. None of these things separate you from God's love. He is near, He is compassionate, and He walks with you through every emotional valley.Connect with KeanaIf this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who may be struggling silently.Send in your questions for next week's episode, and stay connected for more faith‑centered conversations on healing, mental health, and spiritual growth.

Episode # 205: Nature, Neuroscience & Meaning: What We're Learning About Connection, Awe & the Developing BrainIn this episode, I explore the connection between nature, neuroscience, and meaning-making in early childhood education. Inspired by Dr. Lisa Miller's work, I reflect on what research is beginning to show about how nature supports regulation, attention, and a sense of connection—without drifting into “woo woo,” but staying grounded in science and classroom practice.In this episode, you will learn......how nature impacts the developing brain through stress regulation and attention systems....what neuroscience says about calm, focus, and emotional regulation in outdoor environments....how emerging research connects nature experiences to meaning-making and resilience....how Dr. Lisa Miller's work informs our understanding of connection and awareness....how educators can stay grounded in science while honoring moments of awe and connection in nature.Outdoor Classroom Resources & Links:

That Love Podcast presents: Girls Like Girls — The Complete SeriesAn original audio rom-com drama series from That Love Podcast, telling the full and beautiful story of two women who weren't looking for love, found it in the last place either of them expected, and chose each other completely.Logline: When a warm-hearted bisexual woman in her mid-thirties opens her spare bedroom to a guarded young tech heiress hiding from a scandal that shook Washington, what begins as a simple act of kindness quietly becomes the most honest, electric, and life-changing love story either of them has ever known.Series Summary: Missy Johnson has spent years being someone's wife, someone's mother, someone's everything — and is only now beginning to figure out who she is when nobody needs her to be any of those things. When Quinn Matlock walks through her door — twenty-six, gothy, brilliant, and running from a world that knows her name and none of the rest of her — Missy says yes before she even knows why. What follows is six episodes of the warmest, funniest, and most quietly devastating love story That Love Podcast has ever told — from a chaotic parade of roommate candidates and a roadside emergency that changes everything, to a viral Twitch moment, two disastrous dates, a misunderstanding born entirely from fear, and a Boston Marathon finish line that brings them back to each other one final time. Supported by Chris Johnson — the rare kind of ex-husband who deserves the title of best friend — and Louis Johnson, a sixteen-year-old Columbia biochemistry student who monetised their love story on Twitch and negotiated a sponsorship deal before anyone had even been on a first date, Missy and Quinn's journey is messy, honest, funny, and completely, beautifully real. It ends the only way it was ever going to — two women standing in a darkened restaurant with nothing left to hide behind, choosing each other not cautiously, not as a trial run, but completely and for good.Starring: Berr Kell, Alissa Bowers, Emerson Peery, and Lisa Miller. Written, produced, and directed by Joao Nsita. Follow @thatlovepodcast on Instagram and @thatlovepod on Twitter.

This week, we're releasing our 200TH EPISODE! To celebrate this milestone, we're sharing a compilation of some of our favorite segments from previous episodes on spirituality and mysticism.You'll hear from Thomas and acclaimed guests with backgrounds in meditation, Buddhism, neuroscience, philosophy, poetry, and Indigenous African spirituality, including: Andrea Gibson, Bayo Akomolafe, Dr. Lisa Miller, and Jack Kornfield.Tune in for embodied wisdom, deep expertise, and powerful personal insights on the spiritual experience of mortality, the mystical traditions of the Igbo and Yoruba people, how spirituality functions in the brain, and the transformative power of collective experiences and rituals.01:24 - Andrea Gibson on Befriending Mortality 06:53 - Jack Kornfield on Finding Your Self on the Spiritual Path 19:20 - Thomas on Embodying Our Soul's Capacity 25:47 - Bayo Akomolafe on Bold Frontiers of Spiritual Healing 38:41 - Dr. Lisa Miller on The Science of Spiritual Awakening✨ Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:

On this “Listen Again” episode of The Gathering Room, I’m joined by special guest Dr. Lisa Miller, author of The Awakened Brain. In this conversation we discuss the surprising neuroscience of spirituality, ways to awaken your perception of the world around you, and how suffering can expand your spiritual awareness. Dr. Miller also shares some guided meditations to help you access your connection to the Divine. It’s an inspiring and moving conversation I think you'll want to hear. Don't miss it! CONNECT WITH US Follow Martha on Instagram The Gathering Room Show Notes Join Martha for a Live Episode of The Gathering Room via Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That Love Podcast presents: Girls Like Girls — Episode 4 An original audio rom-com drama series from That Love Podcast, where jealousy, fear, and a secret that was never meant to hurt anyone nearly unravel the most beautiful thing Missy Johnson has ever let herself want. Logline: Two dates, one secret, and a misunderstanding born entirely from fear — when Missy Johnson lets her insecurities speak louder than her heart, she risks losing the woman she's been quietly falling for since the moment she walked through her door. Episode Summary: Missy and Quinn's first real date is warm, funny, and full of promise — until Quinn's phone keeps buzzing with messages that make her smile in a way Missy has never seen before. What Missy reads as emotional distance is something else entirely, and by their second date — a chaotic double dinner with Chris and a blood-spattered butcher named Margaret — the fear Missy has been carrying quietly explodes into accusations she can't take back. Quinn walks out into the night, hurt and exhausted, and it falls to Chris to hold the pieces together while Missy sits with the weight of what she's done. The truth, when it finally surfaces, is as sweet as it is devastating — and it takes a two-in-the-morning visit, a whispered apology, and one long-overdue kiss to begin putting everything right. Cast: Alsey Carver, Alissa Bowers, Emerson Peery, and Lisa Miller.   Written, produced, and directed by Joao Nsita.   Follow @thatlovepodcast on Instagram and @thatlovepod on Twitter.   And while you're here, discover more from That Love Podcast. Check out The Runaway Bride—our six-part audio rom-com packed with sharp banter, chaos, and chemistry that refuses to behave. Also starring Melanie Rose. And don't miss The Circle of Love—a bold, heartfelt rom-com where love, family, and secrets collide in unexpected ways. Stream now: https://thatlovepodcast.com/episodes For exclusive updates and future episodes, subscribe to That Love Podcast! Join our growing community of over 5,000 fans on Facebook and Twitter.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1938DM Your brain is already built for God. Dr. Lisa Miller spent 10 years running MRI studies and found three specific circuits in every human brain, wired to receive love, guidance, and the deep sense that you are never alone. It doesn't matter if you believe. The circuits are there regardless. They exist in you right now. A quarter inch under the surface. Built and ready to go. The awakened brain is one-third innate, two-thirds cultivated. That means most of it is a choice. Prayer, meditation, nature, reflection. Whatever your pathway, it leads to the same place. You were built for this. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics spiritual neuroscience, awakened brain, neuroscience of God, brain circuits and spirituality, Dr. Lisa Miller, spiritual fitness, science and faith, how to connect with God, spiritual disconnection, Lewis Howes Daily Motivation Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

That Love Podcast presents: Girls Like Girls — Episode 3 An original audio rom-com drama series from That Love Podcast, where a teenage boy's quiet suspicion becomes an unexpected bridge — and a broken model becomes the catalyst for something genuine. Logline: When Missy's brilliant, protective son decides to test the woman his mother is falling for, Quinn Matlock must prove she's worthy of a place in this family — not with money or status, but with honesty she's never found easy to give. Episode Summary: Louis Johnson makes no secret of his reservations about Quinn, and his campaign of pointed remarks and icy silences drives her to seek refuge in a corner coffee shop where a wise waitress named Rachel hands her the three most practical pieces of advice she's ever received. Quinn returns home determined to make things right, but a clumsy accident in Louis's bedroom — and the lie she tells to cover it — ends up broadcast live to fifty thousand viewers on Twitch. What follows is a reckoning that strips away every defense Quinn has left, and in the wreckage of a broken Millennium Falcon and a viral moment she can't undo, something unexpectedly real takes shape between her and Louis. By the time the dust settles, a streaming sponsorship, a fifty-fifty profit split, and a reluctant but genuine alliance have been struck — and Chris is already asking Missy when she's finally going to ask Quinn out on a proper date. Cast: Alsey Carver, Alissa Bowers, Emerson Peery, and Lisa Miller.   Written, produced, and directed by Joao Nsita.   Follow @thatlovepodcast on Instagram and @thatlovepod on Twitter.   And while you're here, discover more from That Love Podcast. Check out The Runaway Bride—our six-part audio rom-com packed with sharp banter, chaos, and chemistry that refuses to behave. Also starring Melanie Rose. And don't miss The Circle of Love—a bold, heartfelt rom-com where love, family, and secrets collide in unexpected ways. Stream now: https://thatlovepodcast.com/episodes For exclusive updates and future episodes, subscribe to That Love Podcast! Join our growing community of over 5,000 fans on Facebook and Twitter.

That Love Podcast presents: Girls Like Girls — Episode 2 An original audio rom-com drama series from That Love Podcast, where secrets surface, pasts collide, and the space between two women grows smaller with every honest conversation. Logline: When the woman Missy Johnson has quietly fallen for turns out to be one of the most talked-about names in America, the fragile trust between them is tested — and so is everything Missy thought she understood about love, loyalty, and second chances. Episode Summary: Quinn Matlock's carefully constructed anonymity begins to crack when Chris uncovers the truth of who she really is — a tech heiress at the center of a political scandal that cost a woman her career, her marriage, and her children. When Quinn's ex, Zoe, arrives unannounced and kisses her on the front step, Missy watches from the window and feels something she isn't ready to name. The confrontation that follows forces Quinn to be honest about her past in ways she has never allowed herself to be, while Missy wrestles with feelings she can no longer pretend are just neighborly warmth. And when Louis arrives home with his easy charm and disarming honesty, the household that was supposed to be temporary starts to feel, dangerously, like family. Cast: Alsey Carver, Alissa Bowers, Emerson Peery, and Lisa Miller.   Written, produced, and directed by Joao Nsita.   Follow @thatlovepodcast on Instagram and @thatlovepod on Twitter.   And while you're here, discover more from That Love Podcast. Check out The Runaway Bride—our six-part audio rom-com packed with sharp banter, chaos, and chemistry that refuses to behave. Also starring Melanie Rose. And don't miss The Circle of Love—a bold, heartfelt rom-com where love, family, and secrets collide in unexpected ways. Stream now: https://thatlovepodcast.com/episodes For exclusive updates and future episodes, subscribe to That Love Podcast! Join our growing community of over 5,000 fans on Facebook and Twitter.

What if the reason so many of us are struggling right now isn't a lack of success… but a lack of connection to something deeper?Dr. Lisa Miller is a clinical psychologist, professor at Columbia University, and author of The Awakened Brain, and her research challenges something many of us have been taught to overlook: that spirituality isn't optional, and it isn't just religion… it's a core part of how we're wired. Her journey began at 26, on an inpatient psychiatric unit, where she watched the best available treatments fall short for people in their darkest moments. When the unit had no clergy for Yom Kippur, she showed up with her grandmother's prayer book and led a service in the back hall… and watched patients who had been despairing for months sit up, brighten, and begin to heal. That day set her on a 30-year scientific quest.What she found reframes how we think about mental health. Buried in the back of large national data sets was a single question: how personally important is spirituality or religion to you? When Dr. Miller ran the numbers, a strong personal spirituality, with or without religion, turned out to be 80% protective against addiction and 82% protective against completed suicide — more protective against the diseases of despair than anything else known to the clinical sciences. Twin studies show this capacity is one-third innate and two-thirds environmentally formed, which means every one of us is born with it, and every one of us can strengthen it. Her MRI research, published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that a sustained spiritual life builds cortical thickness across the regions of the awakened brain, protecting against the recurrence of depression.In this conversation with Dr. Michael Gervais, Lisa walks through the difference between achieving awareness and awakened awareness, the three neural circuits behind feeling loved, guided, and never alone, and how parents and leaders can put this science to work. Mike opens up about his own path… the early pull he felt toward a spiritual life, the pendulum swing toward achievement, and the hypocrisy he witnessed as a teenager that nearly cost him his connection to what Lisa calls the flame.In this conversation, we explore:Why spirituality is an inborn capacity, not a beliefThe single research finding that reframes how we think about mental healthThe difference between the achieving brain and the awakened brainThe three neural circuits behind feeling loved, guided, and never aloneWhy a sustained spiritual life physically strengthens the brainHow parents can support a child's natural spiritual awarenessWhy 90% of leaders made the most important decision of their lives through an awakened form of knowingHow to heal from spiritual injury when a bad messenger breaks your trustIf you've ever felt successful on paper but disconnected in your life, this conversation offers a science-backed way back to something deeper.Links & ResourcesThis episode is brought to you in part by our partner, Sunlighten, the company that has pioneered infrared sauna technology. Go to https://findingmastery.com/sunlighten to see how you can save up to $2,100 on their mPulse Intelligent Sauna.Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for more conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and wellbeing: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMasteryGet exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors!Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletterDownload Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine: findingmastery.com/morningmindsetFollow on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and XDr. Lisa Miller's Books: The Awakened Brain and The Spiritual ChildSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The #1 illness of our time has nothing to do with your body. Dr. Lisa Miller, Columbia University researcher and author of The Spiritual Child, has spent over a decade scanning human brains to understand how we're built for God's presence. What those MRIs reveal is both startling and deeply hopeful. You were not built for scarcity or isolation. Three specific circuits in every human brain light up when you connect to something greater than yourself, a bonding network, an attention network, and a parietal network, each wired to receive love, guidance, and the awareness that you are never alone. The awakened brain is one-third innate, two-thirds cultivated. Which means you can build it. The research on teens will stop you cold. A strong shared spiritual life is 82% protective against completed suicide, which has now surpassed auto accidents as the leading cause of teen death. 80% protective against the onset of addiction. This is not philosophy. These are numbers from global studies of 270,000 children. The path to your best life might not require more effort. It might require a different kind of listening. The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life Amazon Ebook Audiobook The Spiritual Child: The New Science on Parenting for Health and Lifelong Thriving Amazon Ebook Audiobook Dr. Lisa's Instagram Dr. Lisa's Website In this episode you will: Learn why the #1 illness of our time is an ailment of perception, not biology, and what that means for how you live Discover the three brain circuits that hardwire every human being for spiritual connection and how to activate them starting today Recognize the difference between achieving relationships and awakened relationships, and why that shift changes every room you walk into Explore the 4 P's framework developed with the Pentagon for raising spiritually grounded children and adults Understand why a shared spiritual life is the single most protective factor against teen depression, addiction, and suicide, and what every parent can do right now For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1938 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you'll love: Lewis Howes Solo [I Owed THIS To God] Dr Joe Dispenza Dr. Daniel Amen TOPICS Dr. Lisa Miller, awakened brain, The Spiritual Child, spiritual fitness, achieving vs. awakened relationships, 4 P's framework, adolescent spirituality, spiritual parenting, spiritual injury, post-traumatic spiritual growth Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

That Love Podcast presents: Girls Like Girls — Episode 1 An original audio rom-com drama series from That Love Podcast, where two women on opposite ends of life's spectrum find each other in the most unlikely of circumstances. Logline: When a warm-hearted suburban mother searching for a roommate opens her door to a beautiful, mysterious stranger sleeping in her car, she has no idea that one impulsive act of kindness is about to change everything she thought she knew about herself. Episode Summary: Missy Johnson has always known her life was quietly incomplete — married to a good man, mother to a brilliant son, and carrying a truth she's never quite known how to name. When a parade of disastrous roommate candidates leaves her ready to give up, Quinn Matlock walks through the door — striking, guarded, and clearly running from something. A medical emergency forces Missy and her husband Chris to make a split-second choice that reveals more about their character than they expect. By the time Quinn crosses the threshold of Missy's home for the first time, something small and electric has already begun between them — tender, unspoken, and impossible to ignore. Cast: Alsey Carver, Alissa Bowers, Emerson Peery, and Lisa Miller.   Written, produced, and directed by Joao Nsita.   Follow @thatlovepodcast on Instagram and @thatlovepod on Twitter.   And while you're here, discover more from That Love Podcast. Check out The Runaway Bride—our six-part audio rom-com packed with sharp banter, chaos, and chemistry that refuses to behave. Also starring Melanie Rose. And don't miss The Circle of Love—a bold, heartfelt rom-com where love, family, and secrets collide in unexpected ways. Stream now: https://thatlovepodcast.com/episodes   For exclusive updates and future episodes, subscribe to That Love Podcast! Join our growing community of over 5,000 fans on Facebook and Twitter.

That Love Podcast presents: Girls Like Girls — Trailer An original audio rom-com drama series from That Love Podcast, where two women on opposite ends of life's spectrum find each other in the most unlikely of circumstances. Logline: When a warm-hearted suburban mother searching for a roommate opens her door to a beautiful, mysterious stranger sleeping in her car, she has no idea that one impulsive act of kindness is about to change everything she thought she knew about herself. Episode Summary: Missy Johnson has always known her life was quietly incomplete — married to a good man, mother to a brilliant son, and carrying a truth she's never quite known how to name. When a parade of disastrous roommate candidates leaves her ready to give up, Quinn Matlock walks through the door — striking, guarded, and clearly running from something. A medical emergency forces Missy and her husband Chris to make a split-second choice that reveals more about their character than they expect. By the time Quinn crosses the threshold of Missy's home for the first time, something small and electric has already begun between them — tender, unspoken, and impossible to ignore. Cast: Alsey Carver, Alissa Bowers, Emerson Peery, and Lisa Miller.   Written, produced, and directed by Joao Nsita.   Follow @thatlovepodcast on Instagram and @thatlovepod on Twitter.   And while you're here, discover more from That Love Podcast. Check out The Runaway Bride—our six-part audio rom-com packed with sharp banter, chaos, and chemistry that refuses to behave. Also starring Melanie Rose. And don't miss The Circle of Love—a bold, heartfelt rom-com where love, family, and secrets collide in unexpected ways. Stream now: https://thatlovepodcast.com/episodes   For exclusive updates and future episodes, subscribe to That Love Podcast! Join our growing community of over 5,000 fans on Facebook and Twitter.

CertiK tracks crypto-related kidnappings and home invasions across the globe. In their 2026 report, they added a name that stopped people in their tracks — Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie who vanished from her Tucson-area home. They classified her disappearance alongside verified wrench attacks in France, the UK, and a Scottsdale home invasion that happened the same day she went missing.The wrench attack model is built on layers — overseas handlers who identify targets through data breaches, disposable operatives recruited through encrypted apps, and violent home entries designed to force access to cryptocurrency. Experts including former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer and retired detective Lisa Miller have outlined why elements of Nancy's case resemble the pattern. The proxy-target logic. The amateur-looking operative who might be disposable by design. The confirmed ransom dimension.Tony Brueski lays out the full theory as its proponents present it — then stress-tests every point against the actual evidence. No crypto connection to the Guthrie family has been publicly identified. The person at the door improvised around the camera instead of arriving briefed. The gear and approach contradict what documented wrench attack operatives are provided. And CertiK's own classification may rest on ransom communications already debunked as opportunistic hoaxes with no connection to whoever took Nancy. Both sides of this theory get the examination they deserve.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #WrenchAttack #CertiK #CryptoKidnapping #FBI #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #ScottsdaleArizona #SavannahGuthrie #TucsonMissing

On this episode of Discover Lafayette, we welcome Sarah Mary Toce Donlon, a speaker and consultant whose work bridges faith, wellness, leadership, human dignity, and the deeper questions that shape how we live. Sarah Mary is a Lafayette native from a third-generation Lebanese family, rooted in the Mahtook family. She describes growing up surrounded by cousins, food, and family, swimming at her grandmother's pool, and a deep sense of belonging. “I always just wanted to leave the world better than I found it,” she shares. “My family was so great and always supported my dreams and my big goals. I would say that they always dreamed bigger for me than I did for myself.” Sarah Mary first studied Disaster Science and Management at LSU, a path she jokingly calls “basically a superhero degree.” Theology had always interested her, but she saw disaster response as a way to live out her faith in practical service: “I could do the work of Christianity in helping people in their most vulnerable times, caring for the hurt, the sick, and those in need.” As a young intern at the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness during the BP oil spill, she witnessed the gravity of public service in real time. “The FBI is on the phone and the helicopters are coming in. It was something to see. I could be a part of a crew that had a hand in helping people recover.” Her path later turned toward advocacy, communications, and the dignity of women and children. Through spiritual direction, she began asking deeper questions about faith and theology. Her spiritual director eventually asked whether she had considered pursuing a degree in the subject. Sarah Mary remembered that as a child, she had written about that very dream in a journal. “I applied, I interviewed, I got in, I got a full scholarship,” she recalls of pursuing studies at Boston College. “It was unbelievable how it lined up. So I knew the path was made clear and I knew I was supposed to be there.” At Boston College, Sarah Mary earned her Master of Divinity, a three-year program with a pastoral component. But she is quick to say that theological study did not give her neat answers. “I always say that I was seeking answers, but I didn't get answers because I find in, at least the Christian tradition, when you get answers, you get more questions. The more you know, the more you know that you don't know.” What she received instead was a deeper understanding: “My whole worldview was reshaped. As a person, the way I engage with people and with life and with thoughts was made so much deeper and more impactful.” Part of her faith formation took her to Rwanda, where she completed her practicum teaching English and religion. Rwanda was then implementing English as a primary language, and Sarah Mary often used French to teach English to her students. She describes living on a school compound where “cows were roaming the grounds,” beginning mornings with dances with the children, and sharing meals with teachers. “It was such a spectacular experience,” she says. “It's a beautiful country, more beautiful than people realize.” A central theme of Sarah Mary's work is that faith does not require a rejection of reason. She says, “The awakened brain is wired for spirituality. Faith elevates reason, and science can prove it.” In our conversation, she explains that this idea has shaped a retreat she calls Sacred Sight, influenced in part by Dr. Lisa Miller's work in The Awakened Brain. Sarah Mary describes the human mind as needing both sides of the “picnic table”: logic, science, and facts on one side, and spirituality, philosophy, intuition, and the arts on the other. “In our world, we tend to think the only true way to know anything is through logic and science and facts, period,” she says. “So what Dr. Miller argues is that you're only using half of your brain when you think that way.” Sarah Mary's Catholic faith informs how she understands the relationship between reason and transcendence. “Faith never contradicts reason. It just elevates it,” she explains. “Reason has a ceiling. You can reason things all the way as high as reason will let you. But then it has a ceiling. And that's where faith comes in to elevate that ceiling.” This spiritual lens allows her to speak about suffering, meaning, and human purpose without reducing life to easy explanations. “Our suffering isn't meaningless,” she says. “It has a larger meaning in the wider world.” That belief also shapes her view of the human person. “As Catholics, we say we're built in the image of God,” Sarah Mary says. “We have God's fingerprints on our soul.” But she does not present faith as anti-intellectual or dismissive of science. Instead, she calls people to “expand the logic” and “dive into the faith.” For Sarah Mary, faith is not an escape from reality; it is a deeper engagement with it. “God's footprints are all over the created order,” she says. “If you go into nature and you look with sacred sight, using that fully awakened brain, you can see reflections of God.” Sarah Mary is especially compelling when she speaks about human dignity. Her theological education, she says, broke her out of “very black and white rigid notions of truth and not truth, right and wrong, and clear and not clear.” She learned to become more comfortable in “the gray,” where opposing truths can coexist in tension. She uses the example of Jesus being fully human and fully divine: “You have to hold two opposing ideas in tension, and they actually create the whole truth.” That same understanding applies to daily human relationships, leadership, communication, and conflict. For Sarah Mary, dignity becomes practical when we ask who we have quietly decided is “other.” Reflecting on a psalm that says God prepares a banquet before one's enemies, she observes: “What God doesn't say is that your enemies are not invited to that banquet.” She challenges listeners to consider not only who they identify as enemies, but who they value less than themselves. “Where can we challenge ourselves to grow an understanding of that person and inevitably grow in empathy and understand that they are dignified, just like you and I, no matter their circumstance, no matter what they look like?” That insight leads to one of the most grounded moments in the interview: how we see people experiencing homelessness. “Nobody grows up saying, I can't wait to have to beg for food,” Sarah Mary says. “That wasn't their dream.” She offers a simple but powerful phrase: “curiosity before judgment.” Rather than assuming we know someone's story, she asks us to become curious first. “What if we just got curious about people's lives before we made some all-knowing judgment when we don't even know who they are?” Through Sarah Mary, LLC, she now offers retreats, speaking engagements, leadership formation, corporate workshops, and spiritual conversations. Her work has included a teachers' retreat at Cathedral Carmel, a diaconate retreat for the current deacons at the Diocese of Lafayette, a five-part Easter mission at St. Pius X Church, and corporate retreats focused on leadership and morale. She does not believe in offering canned answers. “I never like to treat symptoms,” she says. “I like to treat root causes and help people think more deeply so that they can understand. Because when we understand, then we own knowledge and knowledge can transform us.” In corporate spaces, Sarah Mary often focuses on human flourishing, empathy, and communication. When morale is low or an organization is struggling through change, she helps people step back and see the larger picture. “Sometimes people just need to be heard and told that they're understood,” she says. Her approach is rooted in servant leadership and the belief that people thrive when their dignity is recognized. Sarah Mary also brings wellness into her work, not as a trendy add-on, but as part of the whole human person. Having worked as a trainer and in the health industry, she sees physical wellness as another form of healing. She has taught clients about movement, nutrition, and “adding more color in their life,” especially through fruits, vegetables, and micronutrition. In her view, faith and wellness are not separate: “God made it,” she says of the natural world. “It's his pharmacy.” The interview closes with practical wisdom about stillness, balance, and self-awareness. Sarah Mary says balance is often misunderstood. “I don't think it's giving everything equal amounts of yourself,” she explains. “Balance is knowing what your values are and making sure those are aligned with your daily priorities.” She encourages people to identify their values and then examine whether their actual days reflect those values. “We can go through a day and do 500 things and be incredibly efficient and accomplished, and then go to bed feeling like we did nothing because nothing that we did aligned with who we were and who we're called to be.” Sarah Mary offers a beautiful reminder about contemplation and prayer. Reflecting on silence, she references Pseudo-Dionysius and describes “a silence where you don't quiet yourself, but the mystery and the awe of God silences you.” In that space, words fall short. “It forces you to stop saying anything and just receive.” She also reminds us that faith requires space and invitation: “God's not going to force Himself into your life. He's waiting for your invitation.” This conversation with Sarah Mary Toce Donlon is ultimately about depth: deeper faith, deeper listening, deeper leadership, deeper dignity, and deeper awareness of the human being. She invites us to move beyond quick fixes, rigid categories, and surface-level solutions, and instead to ask better questions, hold mystery with humility, and see ourselves and others as created in love. For more information, visit https://www.sarahmary.org/

Lisa Miller, PharmD, MSCP, joins Over the Counter to discuss fragmentation in menopause care and how pharmacists are increasingly making themselves known in the women's health space.

Thomas English talks with a guest from the American Legion Auxiliary about the upcoming National Poppy Day fundraiser. The guest is the Auxiliary's Lisa Miller. She details the background history of the poppy and its significance for Memorial Day. She then explains the fundraiser that will sell poppy flowers and wristbands in exchange for donations. Lastly, she highlights the use for the funding and additional projects the American Legion will be completing. 

What if your brain is actually wired to connect with God, and your spiritual life is the missing key to your health and healing? Dr. Lisa Miller, psychologist, Columbia professor and bestselling author is back to explore the science of spirituality and what happens in the brain when we awaken to a relationship with the Divine. She shares the MRI research on the "spiritual brain," how love and faith transform our biology, why imagination is a divine antenna for downloads and creativity, and what it means to live an awakened life. - Join us in LA on Aug. 2-3 for Cathy's summit! cathyheller.com/summit - Read The Awakened Brain by Dr. Lisa Miller https://www.lisamillerphd.com/ - Follow Dr. Lisa Miller on Instagram @dr.lisamiller - Previous episode with Dr. Lisa Miller https://cathyheller.com/2023/07/dr-lisa-miller-on-how-to-tap-into-your-awakened-brain-embark-on-a-spiritual-adventure/

Do you feel disconnected from your intuition or unsure how to trust yourself again? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Miller to talk about why so many women have been conditioned to ignore their intuition, how spirituality impacts anxiety and depression, and how to build relationships that feel deeply aligned instead of transactional. We break down the difference between religion and spirituality, and how reconnecting to your spiritual awareness can transform your decisions, relationships, and mental health. Plus, Dr. Lisa shares a 3-step process to help you start listening to, trusting, and acting on your inner knowing again. Get ready to rebuild trust in yourself and strengthen your intuition. Check out our Sponsors: Granola - Granola is an AI-powered notepad built for the way real people actually meet. Get three months free at http://granola.ai/earn. Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Rella - Rella is a project management platform built specifically for social media managers and teams. Go to http://getrella.com and use code EARN for 10% off your first three months or annual plan. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Why women are naturally wired for deeper spiritual knowing. 04:30 Why you've been taught to ignore your intuition. 07:15 The difference between religion vs. innate spirituality. 12:45 The 3-step process to trust your inner voice again. 14:30 The visualization exercise you NEED to deepen your spiritual connections. 20:45 How to build aligned friendships and stop chasing the wrong people. 23:30 What's the difference between transactional vs. soul-aligned relationships? 29:45 Why your heart, NOT your strategy, should lead your life. 36:30 The relationship between money, abundance, and spiritual alignment. 40:30 What is the concept of “high-pixel life”? 47:00 How does rejection relate to spirituality? 52:45 How spirituality relates to depression and anxiety? 54:45 Advice for anyone feeling disconnected. RESOURCES Get your copy of Dr. Lisa Miller's book “The Awakened Brain” HERE Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Dr. Lisa: @dr.lisamiller

Most customers don't think their last restaurant visit was worth it.That, at least, is according to Lisa Miller, a consumer insights and innovation strategist and author of The Business of Joy. She joins this week's episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive to discuss it.We talk about why consumers increasingly say they don't think their restaurant visits are worth it. We also talk about the role technology may be playing with that, and what restaurants can do to fix it.This is a great conversation on an important topic in the restaurant business so please check it out. Read more from RB on: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/Want more from Jonathan Maze? https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathandmaze?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pchttps://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/article/week-restaurants

Celebrating 2 years of Soul Boom with favorite guests Alex O'Connor, Dr. Lisa Miller, Rick Glassman, Britt Hartley, Sara Kuburic, Trisha Paytas, Bobby Lee, Jeff Kober, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Ed Helms + Angela Kinsey. SPONSORS!

In this episode of You Are Not Broken, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Miller — psychologist, researcher, and author — to talk about something we don't discuss enough in medicine: spirituality as a measurable, protective force in women's lives. Not religion. Not dogma. But spirituality — the innate human capacity to feel connected, guided, and held in meaning. And friends… this one is powerful. Dr. Miller shares the science behind spirituality, including data showing that an active spiritual life can dramatically reduce the risk of depression, substance use, and hopelessness. We talk about how spirituality isn't fluffy — it's neurologically real, biologically protective, and especially alive in women. I loved this conversation because it reframes struggle. So many of us think our hardest seasons mean we're broken. What if they're actually the doorway? We discuss: Why every woman is a Ferrari — powerful, finely tuned, and built for depth The research showing spirituality cuts depression and addiction risk How crisis can become spiritual awakening The concept of “high counsel” — the guidance that is available to us when we're willing to listen Why engaging with our feelings (instead of bypassing them) is the path forward The unique spiritual intelligence women carry Why men often struggle differently in their spiritual development Post-traumatic spiritual growth And how to cultivate your innate spirituality without subscribing to anyone else's rulebook One of my favorite takeaways? Spirituality isn't something you earn. It's something you remember. We talk about how women are often socialized to disconnect from their inner voice — from intuition, from knowing. Reconnecting to that voice is not indulgent. It's medicine. This episode isn't about telling you what to believe. It's about reminding you that you are wired for meaning. And that you are never alone in your becoming. If you've been walking through something hard… If you've felt unmoored… If you've wondered whether there's something more… This conversation is for you. The Awakened Brain by Dr. Miller Listen to my Tedx Talk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Why we need adult sex ed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take my ⁠⁠⁠⁠Adult Sex Ed Master Class:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist is open⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about Via vaginal moisturizer from Solv Wellness, visit via4her.com and get 20% off your first order. For an additional $5 off, use coupon code DRKELLY5. Clinicians can request patient materials or samples at hcp.solvwellness.com. Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midi Women's Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinmidi.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of You Are Not Broken, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Miller — psychologist, researcher, and author — to talk about something we don't discuss enough in medicine: spirituality as a measurable, protective force in women's lives. Not religion. Not dogma. But spirituality — the innate human capacity to feel connected, guided, and held in meaning. And friends… this one is powerful. Dr. Miller shares the science behind spirituality, including data showing that an active spiritual life can dramatically reduce the risk of depression, substance use, and hopelessness. We talk about how spirituality isn't fluffy — it's neurologically real, biologically protective, and especially alive in women. I loved this conversation because it reframes struggle. So many of us think our hardest seasons mean we're broken. What if they're actually the doorway? We discuss: Why every woman is a Ferrari — powerful, finely tuned, and built for depth The research showing spirituality cuts depression and addiction risk How crisis can become spiritual awakening The concept of “high counsel” — the guidance that is available to us when we're willing to listen Why engaging with our feelings (instead of bypassing them) is the path forward The unique spiritual intelligence women carry Why men often struggle differently in their spiritual development Post-traumatic spiritual growth And how to cultivate your innate spirituality without subscribing to anyone else's rulebook One of my favorite takeaways? Spirituality isn't something you earn. It's something you remember. We talk about how women are often socialized to disconnect from their inner voice — from intuition, from knowing. Reconnecting to that voice is not indulgent. It's medicine. This episode isn't about telling you what to believe. It's about reminding you that you are wired for meaning. And that you are never alone in your becoming. If you've been walking through something hard… If you've felt unmoored… If you've wondered whether there's something more… This conversation is for you. The Awakened Brain by Dr. Miller Listen to my Tedx Talk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Why we need adult sex ed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take my ⁠⁠⁠⁠Adult Sex Ed Master Class:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist is open⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about Via vaginal moisturizer from Solv Wellness, visit via4her.com and get 20% off your first order. For an additional $5 off, use coupon code DRKELLY5. Clinicians can request patient materials or samples at hcp.solvwellness.com. Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midi Women's Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinmidi.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome back to the Angels and Awakening Podcast. I'm your host and author, Julie Jancius, and friends — this episode lit me up in the best possible way. Today I'm sitting down with the brilliant Katina Bajaj, a creative health scientist and founder of Daydreamers. I have been so excited to have this conversation because the intersection of creativity and spirituality is something I feel so deeply, and Katina brings the science to back it all up. About This Episode Katina started her career in finance, burned out completely, and discovered that the one thing that finally brought her back to life wasn't more rest or more meditation — it was returning to creativity. That journey led her to a master's in clinical psychology and ultimately to forging an entirely new field: creative health. This conversation goes deep into why so many of us feel empty even when we're doing all the "right" wellness things — and what's actually missing. Katina shares the science behind burnout (spoiler: rest alone doesn't fix it), why creativity and intuition are one and the same, and how the brain literally builds superhighways the more we live creatively. We also get beautifully real about identity, authenticity, AI, and what happens when someone copies your work — and what spirit says to do about it. What We Cover What a "creative health scientist" actually is — and why this field is changing lives Why burnout isn't just exhaustion — and why cutting things out of your schedule makes it worse The difference between burning out vs. outgrowing a chapter (such a good nuance!) How dopamine, desire, and your intuition are all pointing you toward your next purpose Why our bodies are wired for homeostasis — and how to push through it anyway The brain science of "collecting dots" — and how living creatively builds your inner superhighway The three pillars of creative health: presence, meeting challenges, and finding meaning in beauty Katina's "Notice, Think, Express" framework for anyone who doesn't know where to start How creativity is literally the entry point to your intuition (backed by Dr. Lisa Miller's research!) The cognitive revolution — creativity as an evolutionary "blip" that changed everything Why you cannot be separated from your creativity — it is a limb The hard conversation about AI, copying, and what happens when your vulnerability is used against you Why your most inspired work is always one step ahead of what anyone can copy Connect with Katina Bajaj

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Lisa Miller, Ph.D. is a professor of Psychology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, and the bestselling author of The Awakened Brain. Her work beautifully bridges science and spirituality, exploring how an awakened spiritual life can support resilience, meaning, and a deeper connection to what is sacred in everyday life. We are honored to include this conversation as part of the 2026 Bhakti Yoga Conference, a global gathering exploring the theme Sacred Community — Walking the Path of Love Together. Bringing together monks, scholars, yogis, musicians, and spiritual leaders from around the world, the conference offers a heartfelt space for wisdom, reflection, devotion, and connection. Bhakti Yoga is the yoga of love and devotion — a spiritual path that invites us into deeper relationship with the Divine through service, compassion, and sacred community. Hosted in collaboration with Harvard Divinity School and the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, this gathering is a beautiful invitation to explore the path of love together.

Lisa Miller crashes our morning party and we work on new names for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and she tells us about the crafty way many property owners use your dog's DNA, plus Steven Hyden declares there's no reason to make or answer a phone call (and he's right!) and we dissect the song lyrics that bug you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special two-part 100th episode, you'll hear something a little different—the everyday, deeply human stories of the people closest to me.From navigating the loss of a husband to the tender uncertainty of leaving home for college. From launching a business to discovering a passion for a sport you never imagined trying at 50. From the journey of growing from boy to man, to finding resilience after heartbreak, to the quiet but powerful work of building strong friendships.These are not famous voices or household names—and that is exactly the point.Because cracking open doesn't belong to the extraordinary few.It belongs to all of us.My hope is that somewhere in these conversations, you hear yourself. You hear your own story. And maybe, just maybe, you feel a little less alone in yours.But to understand why this episode means so much to me, you have to know a little about the journey that brought us here.One Hundred EpisodesOne hundred episodes.I still have to pinch myself writing those words.When I started this podcast, I had one question I couldn't stop thinking about:What is your cracking open moment—and how did it change you forever?I had no idea that question would lead me to 99 of the most extraordinary people I've ever had the privilege of sitting with.From Jodie Patterson and David Nichtern, who said yes when I had absolutely no idea what I was doing… to Fr. Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries, Mary Pipher, Shaka Senghor, Elizabeth Lesser, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Dr. Dan Siegel, Terry Real, Dr. Lisa Miller, Tami Simon, Dr. Ellen Langer, Cory Richards, Suneel Gupta, and so many more whose wisdom has changed me forever.Guests who overcame heroin addiction, grief, incarceration, and unimaginable loss. Guests who returned a second time because one conversation wasn't enough. Guests who became dear friends.Every one of those 99 guests trusted me with their cracking open stories—with their vulnerability, wisdom, and kindness—and they will forever be woven into the fabric of this podcast.And for that, I am deeply grateful.Because here's the truth:I'm not Joe Rogan.I'm not Mel Robbins.I'm not a celebrity who decided to start a podcast.So every single time someone said yes to me—trusted me with their time and their story—I jumped up in pure joy.Coming HomeFor episode 100, I wanted to do something that felt true to why I started this podcast in the first place.So I turned to the people who know me best—and asked them the same question I've asked every guest:What was your cracking open moment?You'll hear from my husband of 22 years, Adam Carroll, my son Tommy Carroll,  my daughter Cora Carroll, and my brother Leo Rowen.You'll also hear from the friends who have held me together for decades.Charlotte Hardwick, René Mitchell, Lisa Bermudez, Noelle Teuber, and Bowen Teuber.My TeamAnd none of this would exist without my team.Natalie, Kevin, and Chloe: this is yours too.Ninety-nine episodes of strangers who became teachers, teachers who became friends, and stories that cracked me wide open in ways I never expected.And now episode 100—coming home to the people who have been cracking me open my entire life without even knowing it.It feels exactly right.If this episode moves you, please share it with someone you love.And if you haven't yet, subscribe so you never miss a Cracking Open moment.We're just getting started.

Inside, they explore: → Why "disrespect" is usually dysregulation—and how to respond when your teen talks back, rolls their eyes, or uses a tone you don't appreciate → The authority reframe: your job isn't to be right or have power—it's to carry the responsibility of de-escalating, listening, and modeling regulation (even when your teen is losing it) → Why connection is the foundation for good behavior, not the reward for it—and why taking away quality time when teens struggle backfires completely → How boundaries actually work with strong-willed teens: you can't control what they do, but you CAN control what you do—and that's where your real power lives → Why letting them make mistakes (even when you're terrified) builds trust and safety—because the tighter you hold on, the less you're actually able to protect them from poor choices, risky behavior, or shutting you out completely This episode will challenge every assumption you have about what it means to parent difficult teenagers—and give you the tools to build the kind of relationship where they actually come to you when things get hard. Resources & Links: Connect with Dr. Cam Caswell: → Website: www.askdrcam.com → Instagram: @drcamcaswell (275K+ parent community) → Podcast: Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam - https://www.askdrcam.com/parenting-teens-podcast → Parenting Teens Academy (programs and courses for parents) - https://www.askdrcam.com/offers/4LbJPqXt/checkout Mentioned in This Episode: → PARR Framework: Pause, Acknowledge, Respond, Reflect (Albiona's 4-step process) → Dr. Will Dobadan's book Kids These Days → Dr. Lisa Miller's book The Awakened Brain → Kirk Martin (previous guest on The Parenting Reframe) Connect with Albiona: → Book a Free Discovery Call (1:1 Coaching) - https://www.theparentingreframe.com/coaching → Follow Albiona on Instagram - @theparentingreframe → Join Albiona's Paid Substack Community - https://theparentingreframe.substack.com Loved this episode? Please rate, review, and share it with a parent in the trenches with a defiant teen, a mom who feels like she's losing her kid to attitude and shut-downs, or anyone who's been told their teenager is "just going through a phase" and needs real tools instead of empty reassurance. Because the truth is: teens aren't the problem. Our outdated beliefs about what they need from us are. And when we shift how we see them, everything changes. Until next time, Albiona

After Jeffrey Epstein was convicted of sex crimes in Florida in 2008, plenty of prominent people remained friendly with him. Lisa Miller, domestic correspondent for The New York Times Well section, offers analysis of why no one seemed to speak up when they witnessed his concerning and even criminal behavior. Photo: Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post via Getty Images: New protest art referencing the Epstein files and President Trump was installed on 3rd Street SW along the National Mall. People look at and sign the artwork on Monday, January 19, 2025.

In this “Listen Again” episode of The Gathering Room, I'm talking about synchronicities—moments that hint that our universe is not random. Drawing on Dr. Lisa Miller’s research from The Awakened Brain, I share how being open to spiritual realities can improve health, boost resilience, and protect against anxiety and depression. To learn ways to keep your “spiritual docking station” open—including a meditation to allow those synchronicities to start showing up in your life—join me for the full episode! CONNECT WITH US Follow Martha on Instagram The Gathering Room Show Notes Join Martha for a Live Episode of The Gathering Room via Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrea Canning and Blayne Alexander sit down to discuss Blayne's latest episode, "Bringing Jay Home." When 20-year-old Jimmie "Jay" Lee -- a proud gay man, Ole Miss student, and loving son -- went missing in 2022,  police put together a painful theory: Jay's former classmate Sheldon Timothy Herrington killed him out of fear that their relationship would be exposed. More than three years and one mistrial later, Herrington confessed to the murder. Blayne talks about the powerful legacy Jay Lee left behind and the passionate investigators who tackled his case. Plus, she shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with Jay's parents. Then, she and Andrea answer viewer and listener questions from social media.  Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us a video to @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode.Listen to the full episode “Bringing Jay Home” on Apple:https://apple.co/3ZcraI7Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/17AuUeUpFBQo31JfpB5J1B Dateline Premium subscribers can listen to the After the Verdict episode that featured retired detective Lisa Miller, whose comment was featured in the social media section of this episode.Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3OkiL2SListen on Spotify: https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-while-she-was-sleeping Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrea Canning and Blayne Alexander sit down to discuss Blayne's latest episode, "Bringing Jay Home." When 20-year-old Jimmie "Jay" Lee -- a proud gay man, Ole Miss student, and loving son -- went missing in 2022,  police put together a painful theory: Jay's former classmate Sheldon Timothy Herrington killed him out of fear that their relationship would be exposed. More than three years and one mistrial later, Herrington confessed to the murder. Blayne talks about the powerful legacy Jay Lee left behind and the passionate investigators who tackled his case. Plus, she shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with Jay's parents. Then, she and Andrea answer viewer and listener questions from social media.  Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us a video to @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode “Bringing Jay Home” on Apple:https://apple.co/3ZcraI7Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/17AuUeUpFBQo31JfpB5J1B Dateline Premium subscribers can listen to the After the Verdict episode that featured retired detective Lisa Miller, whose comment was featured in the social media section of this episode.Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3OkiL2SListen on Spotify: https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-while-she-was-sleeping Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Andrea Canning and Blayne Alexander sit down to discuss Blayne's latest episode, "Bringing Jay Home." When 20-year-old Jimmie "Jay" Lee -- a proud gay man, Ole Miss student, and loving son -- went missing in 2022,  police put together a painful theory: Jay's former classmate Sheldon Timothy Herrington killed him out of fear that their relationship would be exposed. More than three years and one mistrial later, Herrington confessed to the murder. Blayne talks about the powerful legacy Jay Lee left behind and the passionate investigators who tackled his case. Plus, she shares a podcast-exclusive clip from her interview with Jay's parents. Then, she and Andrea answer viewer and listener questions from social media.  Have a question for Talking Dateline? DM us a video to @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question may be featured in an upcoming episode. Listen to the full episode “Bringing Jay Home” on Apple:https://apple.co/3ZcraI7Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/17AuUeUpFBQo31JfpB5J1B Dateline Premium subscribers can listen to the After the Verdict episode that featured retired detective Lisa Miller, whose comment was featured in the social media section of this episode.Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/3OkiL2SListen on Spotify: https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-while-she-was-sleeping Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this groundbreaking episode recorded live at the Eudemonia Summit, Gabrielle Bernstein joins forces with Columbia University neuroscientist and The Awakened Brain author Dr. Lisa Miller to reveal the scientific proof behind manifestation and spiritual connection. Together, they bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and cutting-edge neuroscience, explaining how a spiritual life physically restructures the brain through the "bonding network"—the same neurological circuit that allows us to feel safe, held, and guided by the Universe. You'll discover why shifting your "Ventral Attention Network" from a state of control to one of receptivity is the biological secret to manifesting fast. Featuring powerful experiential practices this deep dive provides the ultimate evidence that you are biologically wired for miracles and never alone on your journey.Try Gabrielle's FREE magnetic energy meditation to supercharge your attracting powers http://bit.ly/40gOfueJoin the 21-Day Trust the Universe Challenge to strengthen your faith and surrender control https://bit.ly/4lK34OpRead Gabrielle's #1 NYT Bestselling book: Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life. http://bit.ly/4j1asmARead Dr. Lisa Miller's book: The Awakened Brain https://amzn.to/49wNYIwThis talk was filmed at the Eudemonia Summit, find out more: http://bit.ly/4sEBw10If you feel you need additional support, please consult this list of safety, recovery, and mental health resources.Disclaimer: This podcast is intended to educate, inspire, and support you on your personal journey towards inner peace. I am not a psychologist or a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like the world is telling you what to think, do, or believe—until you’re not even sure what you know anymore? In this episode of Bewildered, we’re talking about “authorizing your own knowing”—a concept we picked up from the incredible Dr. Lisa Miller. We explore how to reclaim your own inner guidance, trust your instincts, and stop outsourcing your authority to others. If you’re ready to stop spinning and start discovering what you know to be true for you, join us for the full conversation! CONNECT WITH US Follow Martha on Instagram The Bewildered Show Notes Follow Ro on Instagram Follow Bewildered on Instagram CREDITSWandering The Path by Punch Deck | https://soundcloud.com/punch-deckMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported LicenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since.In the past few years, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound have been radically reshaping the people's lives, changing appetites and health.But the drugs also have the power to affect other parts of consumers' lives, including their romantic relationships.Lisa Miller, who writes about health for The New York Times, tells the story of how these drugs upended one couple's marriage.Guest: Lisa Miller, a domestic correspondent for the Well section who writes about personal and cultural approaches to physical and mental health.Background reading: Listen to the original version of the episode here.Weight-loss drugs have lesser-known side effects on relationships.Photo: Katherine Wolkoff for The New York TimesFor more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.

When it came time to retire, Robyn Yerian didn't feel like she had enough money saved. She didn't want to depend on her children or end up in a nursing home, so she cashed out what she had in her 401(k) and bought a plot of land in East Texas. She built spots for tiny homes and called the area the Bird's Nest. Over time, the Bird's Nest has become home to a community of women who are rethinking retirement. On this episode of “Modern Love,” Yerian and Cheryl Huff, a longtime resident of the Bird's Nest, describe what it feels like to grow older together with the support of other women, and discuss why they can't imagine doing it any other way.This episode is inspired by Lisa Miller's story in The New York Times titled, “11 Women, 9 Dogs, Not Much Drama (and No Guys).”   Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.

In the last few years, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound have been radically reshaping the people's lives, changing appetites and health.But the drugs also have the power to affect other parts of consumers' lives, including their romantic relationships.Lisa Miller, who writes about health for The New York Times, tells the story of how these drugs upended one couple's marriage.Guest: Lisa Miller, a domestic correspondent for the Well section who writes about personal and cultural approaches to physical and mental health.Background reading: Weight-loss drugs have lesser-known side effects on relationships.Photo: Katherine Wolkoff for The New York TimesFor more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.