Lisa Miller, PhD On The Neuroscience Of Spirituality | Rich Roll Podcast

Recent research in neuroscience, genetics, and epidemiology now establishes that through spirituality our brains become more resilient and robust. Here to discuss the emerging and fascinating 'science of spirituality' is the woman who helped pioneer it, Lisa Miller, Ph.D. To read more and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾http://bit.ly/richroll654 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel:    / richrollpodcastclips   Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:14 - The Nexus of Science and Spirituality 00:02:20 - Difference Between Spirituality and Religion 00:05:50 - Reconciling Science and Spirituality 00:09:02 - Is Spirituality Limited to Humans? 00:16:11 - How Did You Become Interested in Spirituality? 00:19:39 - Science vs. "Scientism" 00:20:26 - Mental Health Patients: Why Are They Not Getting Better? 00:24:37 - Depression: Use Trauma as a Catalyst for Growth 00:29:44 - The Hard Science of Spirituality 00:31:21 - Suicide Crisis: Currently the #1 Killer of Young Adults 00:35:18 - How To Reawaken The Brain's Spiritual Center 00:41:06 - The Urgency of Mothering and Fathering the Next Generation 00:52:09 - The Neuroscience of The Awakened Brain 01:02:35 - The Choice Between Suffering and Happiness 01:06:54 - Young Adulthood is an Important Window in Cultivating the Awakened Brain 01:20:03 - Believing Our Ancestors Walk With Us Decreases Depression and Addiction 01:23:37 - The Universe Turns the Volume Up Until We Hear 01:24:27 - Addiction & Recovery: AA Has All Components to Nourish the Awakened Brain 01:32:08 - We Are So Much More Than What We've Done or Not Done 01:40:35 - Psychedelics & Spirituality: Why Reintegration is Important 01:50:08 - Developmental vs. Clinical Depression CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram -   / richroll   ✩ Twitter -   / richroll   ✩ Facebook -   / richrollfans   ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443... ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/f... ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/t... ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/t... ✩ Support -   / richroll   FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS https://www.blakecurtis.net/ * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 29617 Agoura Rd. Agoura Hills, CA 91301 #richroll #richrollpodcast