540: The science of manifestation | James Doty, M.D., neurosurgeon & Stanford professor

“Through repetition, we manifest our intentions,”  says James Doty, M.D.

James, a neurosurgeon, compassion researcher, and Stanford professor joins us to discuss the science of manifestation and how to get what you want by fine-tuning your intentions, including: 

-The biggest misconceptions about manifestation (~02:18)

-How to establish a manifesting baseline (~06:16)

-How to manage expectations when manifesting (~10:07)

-How to actually manifest wealth (~14:40)

-James’s inspiring personal story (~16:20)

-Hedonic happiness vs. eudaemonic happiness (~23:53)

-The James Doty-approved manifestation method (~26:35)

-How your surroundings sabotage your manifestations (~31:32)

-How to identify your true intentions (~33:41)

-How neuroanatomy influences manifestation (~45:45)

-A final word of wisdom (~53:00)

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Referenced in the episode:

-Doty’s latest book Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How it Changes Everything

-MRI results from longtime meditators

-The Harvard Study of Adult Development 

-Karen Armstrong’s portfolio of books on religion

-​​The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peele

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