#483 - REVEALING the POWERS of Your Mind! Joining Spirituality, INTUITION & Science! With Dawson Church, Ph.D.

EVEN MORE about this episode! Discover the secrets to a joy-filled life and the impact of spiritual intelligence on the brain with Dawson Church, Ph.D. In this enlightening conversation, we explore how practices like meditation reshape our minds and experiences. Dr. Church, an expert in both science and spirituality, explains the 'enlightenment network' and how cultivating spiritual intelligence (SQ) can boost positive emotions and reduce stress. We delve into the intersection of the mystical and the empirical, discussing spiritual communication, dreams, and intuition. Dr. Church shares anecdotes and research, highlighting the accessibility of psychic phenomena and the role of higher vibrational states. We also address the challenges of introducing innovative therapies into the medical field and the importance of proactive health management. Our discussion covers how dreams and intuition can solve waking life issues and the concept of life as a vivid dream, encouraging deeper reflection on our consciousness. Dr. Church concludes with insights on using meditation to achieve a state of sorrowless joy—Vishoka—and practical exercises for reframing negative experiences. This episode promises to energize your spirit, challenge your mind, and transform your perception of the world. Guest Biography: Dr. Dawson Church is a best-selling science writer and the author of three award-winning books. The Genie in Your Genes broke new ground by showing that gene expression is influenced by emotions. Mind to Matter is based on hundreds of studies showing that our brains play a key role in constructing the reality around us. In Bliss Brain, he demonstrates that as we cultivate peak states, our brains rapidly rewire themselves for happiness. He is the founder of the Veterans Stress Solution, which has offered free PTSD treatment to over 22,000 veterans. After retiring from active business management, Dawson has continued to teach and inspire through his presentations, podcasts, books and blog posts. Episode Chapters: (0:00:01) - Developing Spiritual Intelligence With Dawson Church (0:14:14) - Enlightenment Network and Spiritual Intelligence (0:22:22) - The Journey to Spiritual Awakening (0:37:48) - Spiritual Intelligence and Meditation Research (0:48:24) - Challenges of Research and Medical Innovation (0:56:03) - Dreams, Intuition, and Lucid Dreaming (1:09:08) - Awakening to Radiant Life and Joy Please join Julie next week with your question. Thursdays at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 5pm PT. https://askjulieryanshow.com And, please leave a five-star review and subscribe so you can hear all the new episodes. Sponsors & Recommendations Disclaimer: This show is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be medical, psychological, financial or legal advice. Please contact a licensed professional. The Ask Julie Ryan show, Julie Ryan, and all parties involved in producing, recording and distributing it assume no responsibility for listener’s actions based on any information heard on this or any Ask Julie Ryan shows or podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .