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The Science Of Spiritual Experiences: How To Rewire Your Brain For More Happiness & Purpose

The Mel Robbins Podcast

CHAPTER

Neuroscience Meets Spirituality

This chapter examines the interplay between neuroscience and spirituality, focusing on how the brain responds during meditation and spiritual experiences. It introduces neurotheology and invites listeners to reflect on their own definitions of spirituality, while highlighting the similarities between spirituality and religion despite diverse terminologies. The discussion is enriched by personal anecdotes and research findings that reveal the shared neurological responses underlying spiritual experiences across different cultures and belief systems.

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