The Science of Spirituality and Impact on Mental Health l Lisa Miller, PhD & Kevin Bickart MD, PhD

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Dive into the exploration of spirituality in the latest UCLA BrainSPORT Podcast episode. Host Adel engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Lisa Miller, Columbia Psychology professor and author of "The Awakened Brain," along with Dr. Kevin Bickart, Neurobehavioral physician at UCLA.
Join the trio as they discuss the meaning and science behind spirituality and its indispensable role in the human condition. Discover insights into the connection between spirituality and mental health, and how the absence of spirituality may contribute to mental illness.
This episode offers a straightforward exploration of the topic, providing valuable insights into the impact of spirituality on our well-being. Tune in for a grounded discussion on the significance of spirituality in our lives.
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0:00 - Introduction
3:05 - The Awakened Brain
9:21 - The Definition
10:44 - Hardwired for Spirituality?
18:36 - Is Everyone Born Spiritual?
22:48 - Does Spirituality Increase with Age?
28:48 - Developmental Depression
37:27 - Is Truth Essential?
38:24 - Spiritual Beliefs vs Spiritual Practices
41:12 - A Practice
49:37 - Idolization
53:08 - Do Science and Spirituality Conflict?
1:01:28 - A Consciousness Based Reality
1:09:22 - The Need to Measure
1:15:12 - Where to start spiritually
1:20:49 - Openness
1:23:00 - A Second Practice
1:34:02 - Final Words

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