James Doty, MD is a Tulane-trained neurosurgeon, Stanford professor, and New York Times bestselling author of Mind Magic and Into the Magic Shop. He is the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford, of which His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the founding benefactor. He holds multiple patents and is the former CEO of Accuray (ARAY:NASDAQ). Dr. Doty has given support to a number of charitable organizations supporting peace initiatives and providing healthcare throughout the world. Additionally, he has supported research, provided scholarships and endowed chairs at multiple universities.    Here he and Dawson reflect on: James' story Understanding that everyone is suffering Becoming friends with the Dalai Lama, Thich Nat Hanh, and Eckart Tolle To live in fear or love Seeing the suffering of others How your mental state has a profound effect on body Manifesting all the time and why the baggage we carry from childhood affects what we manifest The 6 to 10 million bits of information passing through our sensory system every second ...but we can only pay attention to 50 to 100 of these Creating neural pathways through repetition, embedding our intention Why embedded thoughts lock us into an unhealthy narrative To be a whole person you have to integrate your shadow ...every human being has one How to let the negative thoughts slide by, say “I deserve love and compassion”   For more information about Dr. Doty and his latest book:  https://www.jamesrdotymd.com/ His app can be found at: www.happi.ai   And to reach host Dr. Dawson Church: https://dawsonchurch.com/   #mindtomatter #spiritualintelligence #blissbrain #mindmagic #intothemagicshop #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth

David Hoffmann is the author of 14 books, such as The Holistic Herbal and Medical Herbalism, that have been translated into 9 languages. He is a Fellow of Britain’s National Institute of Medical Herbalists. After moving to the US in 1986 he became co-founder and is a past president of the American Herbalist Guild. His most recent book is Herbal Intelligence.    Here he and Dawson discuss: The value of living a life of simplicity Embracing everything including the darkness Getting rid of conditioning How Herbalism is integrating humans into the whole of life Why in every culture from the most ancient ones they have used herbalism  Thinking of herbs as alleviating distress and empowering rather than curing The 6 herbs that everyone should know about Reducing inflammation, easing coughs, improving skin, promoting relaxation The profound science behind herbalism  Being in community with people, animals, plants and nature Enoughness gives us space to grow and love each other   To purchase David's book, Herbal Intelligence: Plant Teachers and the Return of Viriditas https://www.amazon.com/Herbal-Intelligence-Teachers-Return-Viriditas/dp/1620556146   To connect with Dawson, his work, and his books: https://dawsonchurch.com/   #mindtomatter #blissbrain #herbalintelligence #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation

A rare treat! A solo High Energy Health episode! Here, host Dr. Dawson Church leads listeners through a set of energy exercises. They are designed to cultivate a sense of community and allow you to feel your energetic connection with others on the same path. They also help you develop healthy boundaries, release tension in your body, and cultivate the slow waves of healing and renewal in your brain. He explains the Four Circuits of the Brain's Enlightenment Network, and how you can develop these one by one. Celebrating the connection we all share as community Exercise 1: Energetic connection with the whole group Exercise 2: Maintaining healthy boundaries and returning to your own energy space Exercise 3: Tapping to release tension in the body Exercise 4: Eye movements to bring the brain into alpha-theta state The Awakening Intensive Meditation Retreat Ancient spiritual practices filtered through the lens of neuroscience The Four Circuits of the Brain's Enlightenment Network How activating the Enlightenment Network leads to ecstatic states of joy   For more information, visit: https://eftuniverse.com/awakening-intensive/   #highenergyhealth #spiritualintelligence #blissbrain #mindtomatter #eft #meditation #thebrain #enlightenmentnetwork #awakening

Jonathan Hammond is a spiritual counselor and author of The Shaman’s Mind. He is a graduate of Harvard and a master teacher of Reki and Shamanism. He teaches classes in the Hawaiian healing art of Huna at Omega Institute and online.    Here he and Dawson discuss:  Jonathan's background Empathic attunement with indigenous mind The enchantment of human and natural worlds The energy of Hawaii  Aloha: to share life force or breath What’s lighting you up? It’s like that for a reason! The Huna tradition The ability to make a choice is magical power Trauma blindsides us and the nervous system creates an inner critic Looping trauma and how to interrupt it Using Ho’oponopono  “I love you. I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you.”   Jonathan can be found online at: https://mindbodyspiritmaui.com/   And Dawson can be found at: https://dawsonchurch.com/   #mindtomatter #spiritualintelligence #blissbrain #eft #highenergyhealth #meditation #theshamansmind #huna #hawaii

Dené Logan is a marriage and family therapist, spiritual teacher, and host of the podcast Cheaper Than Therapy, which gives a behind-the-scenes look at coaching sessions with clients and interviews with thought leaders in the field of mental health and wellness.    Here Dené and Dawson discuss: Lifetime curiosity about our behavior patterns Often there is conflict over who’s getting what share of the energy Eastern traditions have an understanding of our own wholeness Building on Jung’s work on the masculine and feminine within each person Jung’s individuation process As a society we’re questioning: who are we? When you take everything away, who am I? Getting into intuition and synchronicity Why you can feel the energy between people Always be respectful about your partner Should you do your psychological growth work within the relationship? The first thing to do in your relationship is to ask why The Stoics always asked the first question: Know yourself Know your story and your own purpose, then bring an individuated self into the relationship dynamic Our relationships are these mirrors that are showing us ourselves You are the love of your life   To learn more about Dené and her work: https://denelogan.com/   To find Dawson and his work: https://dawsonchurch.com/   #mindtomatter #blissbrain #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #relationships #marriage #couples #cheaperthantherapy

Sarah Close is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon. She received her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and operates from a Relational, Trauma-Informed approach. She is trained in EMDR and NARM. Sarah gently aims to shift the focus of mental health care from the struggles and ‘problems’ we all face, to the resiliency and wisdom inherent in seeking help. She has been with BetterHelp since its inception in 2013, supporting this online service dedicated to making mental health care more accessible to everyone. BetterHelp’s network of over 30,000 licensed therapists has helped millions of people take ownership of their mental health and work towards their personal goals.    Here Sarah and Dawson discuss: Sarah's background feeling trapped by her desire to help Research into complex PTSD Trauma results from an event when our needs are not met Survival needs, relationship needs, attachment needs As we approach healing, our defensive strategies come up Being stuck in the negative belief that 'I’m not enough' Why some people do not heal despite effective treatments like EMDR and EFT? Suggestions for self-care   To reach out to Sarah or other therapists in the BetterHelp network:  https://www.betterhelp.com/   To reach out to Dawson: https://dawsonchurch.com/   #mindtomatter #podcast #blissbrain #eft #emdr #betterhelp #highenergyhealth #therapy #mentalhealth

Yosi Amram, a clinical psychologist and leadership coach, discusses his groundbreaking research on spiritual intelligence, crucial in today's leadership landscape. He introduces the 7 Dimensions of Spiritually Intelligent Leadership, emphasizing the importance of trust, joy, and community in the workplace. Yosi shares insights on the power of authentic presence and resilience, blending passion with surrender. Listeners are encouraged to connect with their breath and values, transforming work into a more fulfilling and creative experience.

Nate Klemp is a philosopher, mindfulness entrepreneur, and the author of several books including Start Here, The 80/80 Marriage, and Open: Living With an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World.    Here Nate and Dawson discuss living with an open mind, and provide you with four provocative exercises you can use to live an open life as well as:  The two modes of being in the world: open and closed Nate's background and journey to this work Tantric Buddhism says we can burn out the roots of our desires Why being closed affects your sleep External closure to those who disagree with you How the real work is done when you’re back to ordinary reality Living in a closed mind you still get short term pleasures Experiencing sadness grief as part of the human experience Daily why and how Nate interrupts his closedness and moves into openness What openness looks and feels like   To learn more about Nate's work and books: https://www.nateklemp.com/   And to learn about Dawson's work and his books: https://dawsonchurch.com/   #blissbrain #mindtomatter #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #expansivemind #distractedworld #mindfulness

Rachel Kaplan, MA, MFT, is a licensed psychotherapist and author of the book Feel, Heal, and Let That Sh*t Go. Kaplan has studied yoga, meditation, and hands-on healing practices in India and Nepal, earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and trained in cutting-edge trauma modalities such as EMDR. She divides her time between Oakland and Joshua Tree, California.    Here she and Dawson discuss: Rachel's story How human relationships inherently involve loss and challenges When decades of emotional numbness isn’t easy to overcome When people don’t allow themselves a physical based feeling The lurking sense of impostor syndrome The inability to slow down because of all the distractions First Step... ask a key question: What qualities of me do I not accept? Emotional release work Letting the energy of emotions move through you Moving anger is high energy release Emotional resilience Why EMDR is one of the most powerful forms of trauma healing Brave into the unknown... face your fears and you’ll build self-trust   To learn more about Rachel: https://thefeelingsmovement.com/   And for more about Dawson: https://dawsonchurch.com/   #highenergyhealth #feelings #healing #mindtomatter #blissbrain #emdr #eft #meditation

Andrew B. Newberg, M.D. is currently the Director of Research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital in Philadelphia. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nuclear Medicine. Dr. Newberg has been particularly involved in the study of mystical and religious experiences; a field referred to as “neurotheology.” He has published over 200 peer reviewed articles and chapters on brain function, brain imaging, and the study of religious and mystical experiences. He is also author or co-author of several books including How Enlightenment Changes Your Brain: The New Science of Transformation (Avery) and Neurotheology: How Science Can Enlighten Us About Spirituality (Columbia University Press). He has appeared on Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, Nightline, 20/20, CNN, ABC.    He and Dawson discuss topics such as:  The five core characteristics of the enlightenment experience Intensity - the emotional centers of the brain are triggered when something significant happens to us Oneness - as we surrender, there’s a drop in activity of the frontal lobe Limiting distractions Focus... but then surrender How long do you need to meditate to start neural plasticity? (... just 12 minutes!) Being happy, creativity, concentrating, and problem solving The sense of unity to community and global humanitarian the universe Andrew's website is: https://www.andrewnewberg.com/   And Dawson can be found at: https://dawsonchurch.com/   Note: This episode of High Energy Health originally aired on HealthyLife.net in September 2019.    #highenergyhealth #enlightenment #blissbrain #eft #mindtomatter #meditation #integrativehealth