High Energy Health Podcast

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

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.