The Psychology Podcast

Lisa Miller || The Awakened Brain

Apr 21, 2022

In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Lisa Miller, the founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, delves into the science of spirituality. She reveals that humans have an inherent capacity for spiritual connection, which can enhance resilience and creativity. The conversation bridges personal narratives with research, showcasing how spirituality and science complement each other. Topics include the neuroprotective benefits of spirituality, its relation to mental health, and the transformative potential of spiritual experiences. Mindfulness and existential questions round out this fascinating exploration.

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Intro

2min

Bridging Science and Spirituality

8min

Exploring Modes of Consciousness: From Control to Inspired Awareness

5min

Exploring the Intersection of Spirituality and Science

18min

Navigating Spirituality and Creativity

16min

Meditative Journey to Inner Support and Self-Love

3min

Exploring Deep Connections and Enlightenment

2min

Navigating Identity Theft Protection and Tech Upgrades

2min

Today we welcome Dr. Lisa Miller, the founder and director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and The Awakened Brain.

In this episode, I talk to Lisa Miller about the new science of spirituality. Despite what skeptics might believe, science and spirituality don’t necessarily contradict each other. Lisa’s research has found that humans are born with a natural capacity to connect with the spiritual. By being open to the transcendent, our brains can reap the benefits of resiliency, creativity, and more. We also touch on the topics of neuroscience, existentialism, mindfulness, and empiricism.

Website: www.lisamillerphd.com

Twitter: @lisamillerphd

Topics

01:34 The Awakened Brain

06:14 Conversations with Martin Seligman

13:20 The spiritual child

15:16 Science augments spirituality

17:26 Defining spirituality and devotion

25:04 Personality correlations with spirituality

27:25 A monism approach to consciousness

31:27 Searching for life’s meaning

37:08 Schumann resonances