The Tony Robbins Podcast

The Unexpected Link Between Neuroscience, Spirituality & Happiness | Andrew Newberg, MD

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May 13, 2025
Neuroscientist Andrew Newberg, M.D., explores how neuroscience intertwines with spirituality and happiness. He reveals how spiritual experiences activate specific brain areas, shedding light on their transformative power. Delving into the limbic system, he highlights its role in shaping beliefs and emotional experiences. Newberg discusses how spiritual retreats can significantly alter brain chemistry, improving mental health, and explains the evolutionary origins of rituals that enhance well-being. This captivating conversation shows how the brain is wired for transcendence and fulfillment.
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Continuum of Spiritual Experiences

  • Spiritual experiences exist on a continuum from mild awe to profound mystical unity.
  • They commonly involve a sense of oneness or connection with the universe or others.
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Frontal Lobe's Role in Spirituality

  • The frontal lobe supports attention and emotional regulation during spiritual experiences.
  • It works closely with the limbic system which processes our emotions and motivations.
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Parietal Lobe and Sense of Self

  • Decreased activity in the parietal lobe reduces self-boundaries, fostering feelings of oneness.
  • This brain change underpins the spiritual experience of unity with the universe or others.
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