In 'The Awakened Brain,' Dr. Lisa Miller combines cutting-edge science, including MRI studies, genetic research, and epidemiology, with practical advice to show how humans are universally equipped with a capacity for spirituality. The book demonstrates that an engaged spiritual life enhances grit, optimism, and resilience, while providing protection against addiction, trauma, and depression. It offers insights and tools for people of all ages and backgrounds to tap into their innate spirituality and build a life of meaning and contribution.
In 'The Spiritual Child', psychologist Lisa Miller presents research showing that children with a positive, active relationship to spirituality are less likely to use and abuse substances, less likely to be depressed, and less likely to engage in dangerous or unprotected sex. The book also highlights that these children have more positive markers for thriving, including an increased sense of meaning and purpose, and high levels of academic success. Miller translates these findings into practical advice for parents, emphasizing the role of parents in cultivating their children's spirituality through love, reflection, and spiritual practices.
Spiritual health isn’t about following a specific religion, meditating on a mountaintop, or taking the sacrament (unless you want to do those things). It’s about something deeper—our connection to something greater than ourselves, our capacity for faith, and the hope that carries us through life’s challenges.
Dr. Lisa Miller is a New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and The Awakened Brain. She’s a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, and the founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute—the first Ivy League graduate program dedicated to the study of spirituality and psychology.
Her groundbreaking research has been published in over 100 peer-reviewed articles, and she’s a sought-after speaker, working with the U.S. military, Fortune 500 companies, schools, and healthcare organizations to integrate spirituality into mental health and leadership.
Spirituality isn’t just a belief system—it’s a proven driver of resilience, purpose, and well-being. In this episode, we dive into:
✔️ How spiritual health impacts mental resilience and emotional well-being
✔️ The neuroscience behind spirituality and how it physically changes the brain
✔️ Why faith—whether in God, the universe, or your inner wisdom—makes you stronger
✔️ Practical ways to nurture your spiritual health (without needing a formal practice)
Because here’s the truth: Whatever created you, lives within you—and that alone makes you inherently valuable, worthy, and powerful.
Connect with Dr. Lisa Miller:
Website: https://www.lisamillerphd.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.lisamillerlis
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