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

Perry Garfinkel is a veteran journalist, editor, and author of the books Buddha or Bust and Becoming Gandhi. For that book, he spent 3 years retracing the footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi while living his core values. He has written extensively for many publications including the New York Times, National Geographic, LA Times, and the Huffington Post.    Here he and Dawson reflect on: Why people turn to Buddhism Gandhi’s 6 Core Values Perry's story The questions: Who am I? Why am I here? How is the world put together? Simplicity  Meditation Emptying your mind Releasing the self judgment that brings us down   To learn more about Perry, his work, and his books: https://perrygarfinkel.com/   And for more on Dawson: https://dawsonchurch.com/   #mindtomatter #blissbrain #highenergyhealth #eft #meditation #gandhi #buddhism

Donna Eden and David Feinstein are pioneers in the field of Energy Medicine and Energy Psychology. For four decades, Donna has been teaching people how to work with the body’s energy systems to reclaim their health and natural vitality. She has taught more than 100,000 people worldwide, both laypeople and professionals. David is a clinical psychologist and an award-winning author who has published many influential papers in peer reviewed scientific journals. With Donna, he coauthored several seminal books in the field, including Tapping: Self-Healing with the Transformative Power of Energy Psychology, as well as the classic Energy Medicine, and the relationship guide The Energies of Love.    Here Dawson, Donna, and David share about:  Why most people are able to feel energy even if they can’t see it What is Tapping  How Tapping converts pressure into an electrical impulse to manage stress Why David and Dawson picked EFT Energy and healing When people tap, you see a little spark in their hands then the energy travels up to the brain along meridian lines After the tapping sessions you see the different energy systems vividly How David and Donna work along with some client stories Self-healing is a gift handed to you when you’re born Believe in energy, and it will change your life How energy medicine and energy psychology work together   To learn more about Donna and David as well as to purchase their latest book: https://edenmethod.com/tapping/   And to learn more about Dawson, his work, and books: https://dawsonchurch.com/   #tapping #eft #blissbrain #highenergyhealth #mindtomatter #energymedicine #energypsychology

Tony Nader, a Harvard-trained medical doctor and PhD in neuroscience, delves into the essence of consciousness and its profound impact on happiness. He shares insights on how Transcendental Meditation helps direct our intentions inward, fostering personal fulfillment. The conversation also touches on the interconnectedness of consciousness and collective awareness, highlighting the transformative power of meditation for societal harmony. They explore life's purpose tied to consciousness expansion and the quest for inner peace.

Heather Sandison, a pioneering naturopathic doctor in neurocognitive medicine and founder of Solcere Health Clinic, joins Dawson Church to unravel insights on Alzheimer’s. They discuss six critical risk factors including toxicity and infection, and highlight the impact of heavy metals and environmental toxins on brain health. Listeners will also learn about the importance of quality sleep, balancing stress, and oral health in cognitive decline. With actionable strategies from her book, Sandison inspires a proactive approach to maintaining brain wellness.

Jerry Colonna is a leading executive coach who uses the skills he learned as a venture capitalist to help entrepreneurs. He is a co-founder and CEO of Reboot, the executive coaching and leadership development company, host of the Reboot Podcast, and author of Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong. He draws on his wide variety of experiences to help clients design a more conscious life and make needed changes to their career to improve their performance and satisfaction.    Here he and Dawson share their perspectives on:  Jerry's story: walking away from the money and glamor of being a venture capitalist “What is the path to enlightenment?” Confronting the things that have held us back “How have I been complicit in creating these circumstances?” Thinking we lack the power to create changes “How has this belief system served me? The gap between the world as it could be and the world as it is The importance of pausing and taking note of how you feel at this moment Start by being kind to yourself   To explore Jerry's work deeper, his website is: https://www.reboot.io/   And you can find Dawson at: https://dawsonchurch.com/   #mindtomatter #blissbrain #eft #meditation #executivecoach #highenergyhealth #leadership

Amrit Sandhu is an international speaker and life purpose coach. Episodes of his podcast, Inspired Evolution, have been heard or downloaded by over 2 million people. Amrit has gone from mental health challenges to a profound transformational journey. He shares his insights with others as he guides them in their own transformations.    Here he and Dawson cover topics such as: Amrit's struggled with depression and career misalignment Doing what you love: inspired evolution  The benefits of a "retreat" Meditation Choosing a retreat designed to bring you into enhanced mindfulness Your soul has a reason it’s here We are the universe looking in on itself We are all pure consciousness   Amrit can be found online at: https://inspiredevolution.com/   And Dawson at: https://dawsonchurch.com/   #mindtomatter #blissbrain #meditation #eft #highenergyhealth #inspiredevolution #lifepurpose

Amanda Huggins is the author of the book Anxiety to Empowerment. She is an anxiety and mindfulness coach, certified yoga and meditation instructor, and motivational speaker. She developed her own spiritual, scientific, and practical approach to deal with her own anxiety and now shares that with others.    Here Amanda and Dawson dialog about: Amanda's background Yoga as the process of creating space in your life Healing starts with the body, second the soul, and finally the mind We usually try to heal in reverse, using the mind, overriding the body If we want to change our thoughts, we have to start with the body Anxiety starts with fight of flight in the body Observation: How does anxiety manifest in my body? Healing isn’t a linear process Connecting with your soul starts with getting quiet Create a vision by asking, “What does that empowered version of me look like?”   Amanda's website is:  www.amandahugginscoaching.com   And Dawson can be found at: https://dawsonchurch.com/   #anxiety #mindtomatter #blissbrain #eft #meditation #empowerment

Richard Grossinger has been a change maker since his college years. After an academic career teaching anthropology, he founded North Atlantic Books and currently edits the Sacred Planet Books imprint for Inner Traditions. Among his books are Planet Medicine and Bottoming Out the Universe. He has studied many transformational traditions including tarot, Tai Chi, craniosacral, dreamwork, breathwork and other healing modalities.    Here Richard and Dawson share their views on: Where do all these energy healing techniques converge The conversion of material substance into energy Sounds and chants converted into energy Cutting out your own static and resistance to the energy Consciousness comes from higher realm and manifests in physics biology DNA in the etheric realm, turning into DNA in the physical realm Homeopathy  Aging  Depression Making peace with negative energies    Richard's website is: https://richardgrossinger.com/   And Dawson can be found at: https://dawsonchurch.com/   #mindtomatter #highenergyhealth #blissbrain #eft #healing #meditation #taichi #publishing #energy