What Resonates? S5 Ep20 - Begin Your Enlightenment Now with Dr. Dawson Church
In this episode, Andrea welcomes Dr. Dawson Church, acclaimed researcher, bestselling author, and spiritual thought leader, to explore the transformative power of Spiritual Intelligence. Dawson reveals groundbreaking neuroscience showing that connecting with higher consciousness isn't random or mystical; it's a trainable, biological process that literally reshapes our brains in just 30 days. Together, Andrea and Dawson dive deep into how meditation, energy work, and conscious living activate brain circuits responsible for joy, compassion, and resilience. Discover how individual spiritual growth is accelerating global evolution, why compassion is on the rise, and why now is the most hopeful time in human history. This conversation will expand your heart, your mind, and your spirit.
✨ Learn more about Dawson and https://spiritualintelligencebook.com/
Timestamps
00:00 — Introduction to Spiritual Intelligence
01:30 — Meet Dr. Dawson Church: The Science of Transformation
03:20 — Childhood Dreams and Early Spiritual Awakening
05:00 — Why Dr. Church Wrote Spiritual Intelligence
08:00 — Spiritual Intelligence vs. Religion: What's the Difference?
13:00 — Non-Duality and Mystical Experiences Across Faiths
16:00 — The Biology Behind Spiritual Experiences
18:00 — Building Spiritual Intelligence: Practice Over Time
21:00 — Neuroplasticity: How 30 Days of Meditation Reshapes Your Brain
25:00 — Meditation's Impact on Alzheimer's and Cognitive Health
28:00 — The Four Brain Circuits of Spiritual Intelligence
32:00 — Rising Compassion and Global Evolution
36:00 — Technology, AI, and Spiritual Consciousness
41:00 — Why Activism + Awareness Go Hand-in-Hand
46:00 — The Power of the Observer Mind
50:00 — Energy Work, Reiki, and Changing Matter
56:00 — Key Takeaways from Spiritual Intelligence
59:00 — How Listeners Can Begin Their Journey
01:02:00 — Closing Gratitude and Final Thoughts
Valuable Resources and Takeaways
Resources Mentioned:
Dr. Dawson Church’s new book: Spiritual Intelligence
Free extended meditations, videos, and tools at spiritualintelligencebook.c
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