The School of Greatness
Dr. Lisa Miller: The Neuroscience of Spirituality - How To Heal Your Mind & Manifest More
Wed, 18 Dec 2024
My conversation with renowned psychologist Dr. Lisa Miller takes us deep into the fascinating intersection of spirituality and neuroscience. As a pioneer in the field and professor at Columbia University, Dr. Miller shares groundbreaking research on how our brains are actually wired for spiritual connection. Through powerful personal stories, including her own journey through infertility and adoption, she reveals how depression often serves as a spiritual wake-up call rather than just a medical condition. We explore the science behind synchronicities, the power of choosing love even in difficult times, and how developing our "awakened brain" can transform our lives. Whether you're struggling with mental health, searching for deeper meaning, or simply curious about the science behind spirituality, this episode offers profound insights on connecting with something greater than ourselves.Dr. Lisa Miller's websiteDr. Lisa Miller on InstagramIn this episode you will learn:Why depression is often a developmental gateway to spiritual awakening rather than just a medical conditionHow our brains are physically wired for spiritual connection through three distinct neural networksThe scientific evidence showing that spirituality significantly reduces depression, addiction and suicide riskWhy synchronicities aren't random coincidences but guidance markers on our spiritual pathHow releasing ego control and embracing life's "yellow doors" leads to unexpected blessingsFor more information go to https://www.lewishowes.com/1708For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you’ll love:David Ghiyam – greatness.lnk.to/1692SCDr. James R. Doty – greatness.lnk.to/1612SCDr. Joe Dispenza – greatness.lnk.to/1702SC Get more from Lewis! Get my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy!Get The Greatness Mindset audiobook on SpotifyText Lewis AIYouTubeInstagramWebsiteTiktokFacebookX
Chapter 1: What does Dr. Lisa Miller say about depression as a spiritual awakening?
Where was your pain?
My pain was here.
In your chest, in your heart?
I could feel it in my chest because I had a broken heart. And my question, which was held in my mind and my body and my soul, was, was love real? And because God is love, I wondered, is God real? And that is a pretty bitter question. Not only do we ask this at 19 or 20, we ask this again at midlife, and we ask this again as elders. There's three bridges, and we can't get around it.
Really?
Because spirituality is inborn. And like any inborn quality, just like we change and look different at 19 and 45 and 85, our spirituality kicks in. Interesting. We cannot get around these questions. And just as there's three bridges of beckoning that kicks off with sort of the ignition is actually part of the spiritual process. Wait a minute. Yesterday, everything was fine.
And today, I feel somehow caged in. I don't feel at home in my inner being. Right. It's so easy when I don't feel at home in my inner being to say, I don't feel at home. My spouse must not be right for me anymore. You know, I don't feel enough inside myself. My job isn't big enough. I'm not special enough. It's so easy to look outwardly.
And in a culture that's just knee-deep in measurement and obsessed with how big and good am I outwardly, sometimes the answer isn't outward. It's a deep seat of being inside ourselves.
Mm-hmm. What was your awakening? What did it look like? How long did it take for you to do the therapy, do the exercises, go inward to reflect during this first bridge in your life?
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Chapter 2: What is the difference between an awakened brain and a depressed brain?
Yeah, it's more 5D energy versus 3D energy.
Yes. And you knew it.
Of course.
So say yes to it. And we all have this capacity. Say yes to it. This is real. reflect what it might mean and then act on it.
How does someone open their mind or their soul to synchronicities more frequently?
It's a practice. So the first time I might sort of be a little curious, wait a minute, I was just thinking about this guy. I haven't seen him in six years and he's right here. The same day I'm thinking of him. Or, you know, I have this question on my mind. Do I want to go, you know, east or west this summer? And a guy sits down on the bus next to me and says, you got to go west this summer.
So that might catch my attention and seem unlikely. But I'm not sold yet because I'm a skeptic. And the skeptic's okay. The skeptic's welcome. The skeptic can even fuel the deepening of the journey.
Yeah. I don't believe you. Show me another sign.
Show me more.
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