Recent research in neuroscience, genetics, and epidemiology now establishes that through spirituality our brains become more resilient and robust. Here to discuss the emerging and fascinating 'science of spirituality' is the woman who helped pioneer it, Lisa Miller, Ph.D. To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾http://bit.ly/richroll654
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:14 - The Nexus of Science and Spirituality
00:02:20 - Difference Between Spirituality and Religion
00:05:50 - Reconciling Science and Spirituality
00:09:02 - Is Spirituality Limited to Humans?
00:16:11 - How Did You Become Interested in Spirituality?
00:19:39 - Science vs. "Scientism"
00:20:26 - Mental Health Patients: Why Are They Not Getting Better?
00:24:37 - Depression: Use Trauma as a Catalyst for Growth
00:29:44 - The Hard Science of Spirituality
00:31:21 - Suicide Crisis: Currently the #1 Killer of Young Adults
00:35:18 - How To Reawaken The Brain's Spiritual Center
00:41:06 - The Urgency of Mothering and Fathering the Next Generation
00:52:09 - The Neuroscience of The Awakened Brain
01:02:35 - The Choice Between Suffering and Happiness
01:06:54 - Young Adulthood is an Important Window in Cultivating the Awakened Brain
01:20:03 - Believing Our Ancestors Walk With Us Decreases Depression and Addiction
01:23:37 - The Universe Turns the Volume Up Until We Hear
01:24:27 - Addiction & Recovery: AA Has All Components to Nourish the Awakened Brain
01:32:08 - We Are So Much More Than What We've Done or Not Done
01:40:35 - Psychedelics & Spirituality: Why Reintegration is Important
01:50:08 - Developmental vs. Clinical Depression

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