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High Energy Health Podcast
Hosted by Dawson Church PhD · EN
Join Dr. Dawson Church, a best-selling science writer, to explore the leading edge of health and happiness, along with practical techniques to maximize your wellbeing.
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Zen Caregiving: Roy Remer and Dawson Church in Conversation
2w ago00:46:57Tap to summarizeRoy Remer is the author of Zen Caregiving: How to Care for Yourself While Caring for Others. An educator and end-of-life caregiver since 1997, he is executive director of Zen Caregiving Project in San Francisco and lead creator of the Mindful Caregiving Education curriculum. A dedicated practitioner in the Soto Zen tradition, Remer is a student at San Francisco Zen Center. Here he and Dawson reflect on: Roy's background Coming back to present moment awareness no matter what is happening Being triggered by big emotions Noticing when you’re out of present moment awareness What is mindfulness How do we process overwhelming emotions The life cycle of an emotion The 5 stages of compassion The ability to reflect on what we’d like to become Your intention in the role of caregiving Showing up with an open heart To learn more about Roy and The Zen Caregiving Project: https://www.zencaregiving.org/ Connect with host Dr. Dawson Church is at: http://dawsongift.com/ To purchase Dawson's book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #caregiving #zen
Transcribe →Getting in Touch with Love: Melissa Minnich and Dawson Church in Conversation
3w ago00:44:31Tap to summarizeMelissa Minnich is an internationally respected coach, energy healer, and spiritual thought leader. Her book High on Life: A Prescription for Bliss, offers a science-meets-soul roadmap for transformation and emotional liberation for high-achievers in a stressed-out society. She produced the Quantum Miracles docuseries, which has reached over a million people worldwide. Here she and Dawson reflect on: Melissa's background Life changing books What to do to get in touch with love Tuning into your body Shifting your emotions as you process them How it only takes 1% of a population to make a shift Why you are here to remember that you’re a beautiful divine being Where is humanity headed Find Melissa online at: https://melissaminnich.com/ Connect with host Dr. Dawson Church is at: http://dawsongift.com/ To purchase Dawson's latest book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #love #highonlife
Transcribe →Making Meditation Effortless: Peter Russell and Dawson Church in Conversation
4w ago00:46:27Tap to summarizeWorld-renowned consciousness teacher Peter Russell is the author of How to Meditate Without Even Trying and eleven other books. A teacher of meditation for more than fifty years, he believes the critical challenge of today is freeing human thinking from the limited beliefs and attitudes that lie behind many of our problems — personal, social, and global. He has inspired thousands through his talks, teachings, retreats, and popular online courses. Here he and Dawson talk about: Peter's background Transcendental Meditation Why there’s nothing wrong with having thoughts Starting with a deep sigh as you sit down to meditate Feeling your feelings, allowing them to soften and dissolve Being curiously aware EXERCISE: When will I meditate? Commit to a specific time daily The power of mini meditations Why academics have been exploring the nature of consciousness Consciousness as the fundamental characteristic of the universe How our consciousnesses are linked to others Deep contentment How can a private practice like meditation help the world? Why when we’re calm, our minds are clearer and we’re more effective How stepping out of the ego mind, we become kinder The most fundamental practice to let your attention relax A quiet mind is a relaxed mind To learn more about Peter: https://www.peterrussell.com/ Connect with host Dr. Dawson Church is at: http://dawsongift.com/ To purchase Dawson's latest book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #consciousness #genieinyourgenes
Transcribe →Protecting Your Energy Environment: Jessica Howard and Dawson Church in Conversation
Apr 1100:49:31Tap to summarizeJessica Howard is the author of Energy Healing for Modern Life. She brings many years of energy healing expertise to her work as a teacher and practitioner. A Rekik Master who has studied many healing traditions; she’s spoken at international conferences and written for major publications. Her approach blends traditional wisdom with modern applications. Here she and Dawson reflect on: Jessica's background Energy Healing for Modern Life's inspiration Protecting your energy field Negative energetic bonds Exercise: Which people do you admire who may be tinged by fear? Energetic protection Energy shield visualization to prevent negative energy coming in The use use of mirrors to reflect energy How our positive energy can radiate out to uplift other people Making time to check in with our bodies and energy Chakra scan Connection with your energy starting at the top of the head To learn more about Jessica's work: https://www.modernenergyhealing.co.uk/ Connect with host Dr. Dawson Church is at: http://dawsongift.com/ To purchase Dawson's latest book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #energyhealing
Transcribe →Sacred Journey to the Afterlife: Samantha Cornfield and Dawson Church in Conversation
Apr 400:45:56Tap to summarizeSamantha Corfield is the author of Create Your Own Afterlife, in which she invites readers to design a personalized afterlife vision. She founded the web site Spellmaker.com in 1995 to make spiritual practice accessible and meaningful for everyday people. Here she and Dawson reflect on: “What do you want to happen in the afterlife?” Animals in the afterlife An after-life conference where we assess our lifetime If we have a pre-life conference, why don’t we remember it? Doing your emotional processing here so you don’t take the unresolved with you Exercises caregivers can help with if people are near death Connect with Samantha at: https://www.createyourownafterlife.com/ Connect with host Dr. Dawson Church is at: http://dawsongift.com/ To purchase Dawson's latest book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #afterlife #grief
Transcribe →Wisdom from the Woods: Mark Langenfeld and Dawson Church in Conversation
Mar 2700:45:34Tap to summarizeMark Langenfeld is the author of Wisdom from the Woods: A Year of Gentle Guidance from Mother Nature. He holds a doctorate in clinical psychology from Alliant International University in Fresno, CA. He worked as a therapist for several years. He now teaches psychology and sociology at Northwood Technical College in Superior, WI. His hobbies include juggling, hiking, gardening, meditation, rock collecting, fishing, and doing random acts of kindness. Here Mark and Dawson reflect on: Mark's background The message: “Do as I do” Why most animals will avoid conflict, they only fight if they’re cornered Honoring Mother Nature Buddhism Saying: “The life energy in me honors the life energy in them” Reflecting: “They were born an innocent baby … what happened to injure them?” Exercise: Which of your new habits isn’t serving you? The Student Nutrition Assistance Program To purchase Mark's book, Wisdom from the Woods: A Year of Gentle Guidance from Mother Nature https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Woods-Gentle-Guidance-Mother/dp/0738782173/ Find host Dr. Dawson Church is at: http://dawsongift.com/ To purchase Dawson's latest book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #nature #wisdomfromthewoods
Transcribe →Embracing the Dark: Kelly Ann Street and Dawson Church in Conversation
Mar 2100:45:56Tap to summarizeKelly Ann Street is a therapist who works with people to navigate life’s darkest moments. She is the author of Embrace the Dark. Through her writing and online programs, she helps people step into their stories and embrace both the light and shadow within. Here she and Dawson reflect on: Kelly's background Exercise 1: Are you doing what feels right for your soul? History behind: “Dark Night of the Soul” Exercise 2: In what areas of your life do you feel numb? Why are anxiety and depression more prevalent now? How our brains can’t keep up with amount of info we have to take in each day Universal consciousness Feeling the vastness and also your own small consciousness Breathwork Grounding The term “The Shadow” for unconscious parts coined by Carl Jung Exercise 3: Which parts of you are in the shadow? Why every generation thinks that the world is in the worst shape ever When you can’t help the world if you’re chaotic inside Creating regulation in your own nervous system “All is well in my soul” Find Kelly Ann Street online at: https://embracethedarkandthelight.com/ Host Dr. Dawson Church is at: http://dawsongift.com/ To purchase Dawson's latest book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #consciousness #embracethedark
Transcribe →Super-consciousness: Thomas Brophy and Dawson Church in Conversation
Mar 500:44:07Tap to summarizeThomas Brophy is a physicist, consciousness researcher, and President of the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS). He previously served as president of California Institute for Human Science (CIHS), a unique mind, body, spirit integral university, which achieved accreditation during his tenure. Dr. Brophy explored the science of consciousness in his 1998 book The Mechanism Demands a Mysticism: An Exploration of Spirit, Matter, and Physics. His other books explore the astronomy of prehistoric Egypt as well as extraterrestrial intelligence. Here he and Dawson explore: Transcendent experiences The philosophy behind quantum mechanics The spiritual life of scientists Thomas' background Why observation collapses the quantum wave into one of the many possibilities Why anomalous experiences happen when science says they can’t The human cycle headed towards a reconnection with spirituality Non human intelligence Consciousness based technologies To learn more about the work Dr. Thomas Brophy is involved in: https://noetic.org/ https://cihs.edu/ https://consc.org/ Find host Dr. Dawson Church at: http://dawsongift.com/ To purchase Dawson's latest book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #consciousness #ions #humanscience #quantummechanics
Transcribe →Uncomfortable Conversations: Tonya Lester and Dawson Church in Conversation
Feb 1900:47:03Tap to summarizeTonya Lester, LCSW, is the author of Push Back: Live, Love, and Work with Others Without Losing Yourself and a Brooklyn-based psychotherapist and writer known for her work with relationships and communication. Her essay “Couples Therapist, Heal Thyself” was published in the Modern Love column in The New York Times, and she has been writing the popular Staying Sane Inside Insanity blog for Psychology Today since 2020. She has been featured as an expert in The Guardian, Newsweek, Well+Good, HuffPo, Fatherly, and the Bumble site The Buzz. Here she and Dawson cover: Conflict aversion Assertiveness Jealousy Question: “Where do I have resentment and the other person would be surprised?” Value of a script Reciprocity, reliability, and communication Should partners do therapy together or separately? We don’t need to process absolutely everything, we can let some things go Core vulnerabilities: incompetence, unloveable, unworthy Noticing where you overreact A “dread list” of things If your emotions are getting above a 5, take a break Speaking for your feelings not from your feelings Reframe conflict from what divides us to what brings us closer For more information about Tonya and her work: https://www.tonyalester.com/ Find host Dr. Dawson Church at: http://dawsongift.com/ To purchase Dawson's latest book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #sq #relationships #communication
Transcribe →Your Personal Hero’s Journey: John Bucher and Dawson Church in Conversation
Feb 1300:45:36Tap to summarizeJohn Bucher is a renowned mythologist and story expert who has been featured on the BBC, the History Channel, the LA Times, The Hollywood Reporter and on numerous other international outlets. He serves as Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation and is a writer, podcaster, storyteller, and speaker. Holding a PhD in Mythology & Depth Psychology, he integrates scholarly insights with practical storytelling techniques, exploring the profound connections between myth, culture, and personal identity. Here he and Dawson explore: John's background The life and teachings of Joseph Campbell Mythology and Depth Psychology Questioning: What experiences of awe are you missing? Campbell’s take on joy and doing the inner work to discover what brings you to life Why we don’t have enough time to pause and reflect on things that bring us alive Exploring what makes you most alive? The 3 large stages of the Hero's Journey: Departure, Initiation, and Return Joseph Campbell's definition of the hero as a person who’s willing to sacrifice Journaling to reflect on the stages of your own Hero’s Journey To learn more: https://www.tellingabetterstory.com/ Find host Dr. Dawson Church at: http://dawsongift.com/ To purchase Dawson's latest book, Spiritual Intelligence: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/ #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #sq #mythology #psychology #hero
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