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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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4 days ago
4 days ago
41 min
Mandy Tang is the author of Heal Your Career Wounds: Navigating the Trauma of Today’s Workplace. A career coach and holistic healer, Mandy helps clients such as large technology companies, start-ups, and the nonprofit sector bring more creativity and joy into their work lives. Her training includes an MBA in finance from Columbia, certification as a trauma-informed yoga instructor, and completion of a three-year shamanic practitioner program.
Here she and Dawson discuss:
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Mandy's diverse background
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Why there isn’t "great" leadership and management in many companies
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How to get you in touch with your potential at work
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Overreliance on an analytical the mind and how that leads to bad decisions
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Listening to your own inner guidance system; disconnecting from external noise
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Why the best decisions are rarely linear
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How we talk to ourselves and why that makes a huge difference
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Noticing and raising our level of vibration around work
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What to do if you’re feeling stuck
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Trusting your own voice
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Having a creative outlet that is not tied to outcomes
Learn more about Mandy's work at: https://www.mandytang.co/
Connect with Dawson at: http://dawsongift.com/
To purchase Dawson's book, Spiritual Intelligence:
#mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #career #leadership #worklife #healyourcareerwounds
Jul 8, 2026
Jul 8, 2026
41 min
Helen Lavretsky, MD, MS, is an integrative psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and a professor of psychiatry at UCLA. She directs clinical and research programs in integrative mental health. She serves as a Director of Research for the UCLA Integrative Medicine Collaborative. She is the author of Living from the Soul: The Neuroscience of Spiritual Awakening.
Here she and Dawson discuss:
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When you bring in the soul it changes everything
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Helen's background
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How our bodies have the ability to express light
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Why human awakening is happening in steps because it’s too much to handle
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Self-regulation
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Being open to the possibility of the existence of your soul
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The ways caregivers realize that they’re never alone
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Brain health
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Encouraging psychiatry to include self-healing and soul perspective
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Viewing stress and trauma as information for the soul’s evolution
Find Helen at: https://drhelenlavretsky.com/
Connect with Dawson at: http://dawsongift.com/
To purchase Dawson's book, Spiritual Intelligence:
#mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #energy #neuroscience #spiritualawakening #livingfromthesoul
Jun 29, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
46 min
A rare solo episode! Join host Dr. Dawson Church as he guides listeners through the 8 fundamentals of wellbeing ...which are:
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Clean food
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Clean water
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Time in Nature
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Conscious Breathing
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EFT Tapping
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Meditation
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Loving Relationships
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Quality Sleep
To connect with Dawson: http://dawsongift.com/
To purchase Dawson's book, Spiritual Intelligence:
#mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #energy #consciousness #breathing #mindfulness #wellbeing
Jun 15, 2026
Jun 15, 2026
46 min
Will Johnson is the director of the Institute for Embodiment Training and the founder of Bambu Hueco, a retreat center in Costa Rica that views the body as the doorway to spiritual growth and transformation. The author of several books, including Radiant Mindfulness, Breathing through the Whole Body, and Eyes Wide Open, he teaches a deeply body-oriented approach to sitting meditation at Buddhist centers around the world. He lives in Costa Rica.
Here he and Dawson reflect on:
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Why oxygen is food for our cells
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How breathing is central to health and energy
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The historical Buddha
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The first level of instruction the Buddha tells us to keep our attention
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Mindful awareness
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Entering into a shift of consciousness
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Exercise 1: When you’re stressed or overwhelmed, move your attention to the breath
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Why most of us are embedded in the thinking mind
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Exercise 2: Feeling the whole body all at once
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Breathing practice to every cell of the body
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The energetic vibration of all our cells
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When the whole body becomes the organ of breathing
To learn more about Will, his work, and his books: https://www.embodiment.net/
To connect with host Dr. Dawson Church: http://dawsongift.com/
To purchase Dawson's book, Spiritual Intelligence:
#mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #energy #consciousness #breathing #mindfulness
Jun 7, 2026
Jun 7, 2026
47 min
Kristin Kirk is a spiritual teacher and healer. Since an awakening experience in 2003, she has worked with people to accelerate healing, embodied awakening and self-realization. She offers transmissions and healing events through her online community.
Here she and Dawson reflect on:
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Kristin's background
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Where thoughts and emotions get lodged in the body
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Fully surrendering
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Levels of self
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Nature manifested as miracles of consciousness
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How the truth is within you now whether or not it makes sense
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Question: Are we going through a jump in planetary evolution?
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When it’s hard to trust that love will take care of situation
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Allowing yourself to feel the wisdom and purity of nature
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Creating inner space for lightness newness freshness
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Solutions you would never think of
To learn more about Kristin's work: https://kristinkirk.com/
To connect with host Dr. Dawson Church: http://dawsongift.com/
To purchase Dawson's book, Spiritual Intelligence:
#mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #energy #emotionalregulation #consciousness #healing
Jun 1, 2026
Jun 1, 2026
46 min
In this solo episode, host Dr. Dawson Church brings three important pieces to listeners who are looking to find more resilience in the midst of global (and personal) chaos.
Spiritual Intelligence and Emotional Regulation
Dawson discusses his book "Spiritual Intelligence" and its focus on developing emotional regulation and spiritual intelligence as a progression beyond IQ and emotional intelligence. He explained how the ventromedial prefrontal cortex can be developed to better regulate negative emotions, using examples of both highly intelligent people struggling with emotional control and how meditation can strengthen this brain circuit. Dawson also addressed how global issues like climate change and political concerns are triggering increased depression and despair, particularly among young people.
Eco-Meditation and Brain Function
Dawson talks about the importance of maintaining positivity in the face of global challenges and emphasizes the need for resilience. He explained how stress affects brain function and recommended practicing EcoMeditation for 30 days to see measurable changes in brain function, including increased presence and compassion.
Daily Meditation Benefits Discussion
Dawson shares the benefits of daily meditation. He explained how meditation can shift brain function and change one's perspective on global challenges, allowing individuals to see both negative and positive events from a resilient standpoint.
To connect with Dr. Dawson Church: http://dawsongift.com/
To purchase Dawson's book, Spiritual Intelligence:
#mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #energy #emotionalregulation #ecomeditation #brainfunction
May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026
42 min
MaryAnn DiMarco is an internationally recognized spiritual teacher, bestselling author, and speaker known as The Medium Mentor. She helps people trust their intuition and navigate life with greater clarity and confidence. MaryAnn is the bestselling author of Medium Mentor, and The Guide(s) Book. She has been featured on top podcasts including Dear Gabby, The Marie Forleo Podcast, Sibling Revelry, Lipstick on the Rim with Molly Sims, and Heal with Kelly, as well as in major publications such as The New York Times, Bustle, Elle, Women’s Health, and Well+Good.
Here she and Dawson reflect on:
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MaryAnn's background
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Malign energies as well as benevolent ones
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EXERCISE: What’s looking to come through you?
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EXERCISE: What’s blocking it?
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Spiritual awakenings
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Understanding what your soul came here to learn
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Soul contracts
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Free will
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Why every awakening comes with an unraveling
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Moving into a new consciousness
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Expanding our consciousness as a species
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Journaling, automatic writing, sitting with your guides and loved ones
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Making your practice authentic to you
To learn more about MaryAnn: https://maryanndimarco.com/
To connect with host Dr. Dawson Church: http://dawsongift.com/
To purchase Dawson's book, Spiritual Intelligence:
#mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #energy #intuition #spiritualawakening #mediumship
May 8, 2026
May 8, 2026
46 min
Roy 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:
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Roy's background
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Coming back to present moment awareness no matter what is happening
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Being triggered by big emotions
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Noticing when you’re out of present moment awareness
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What is mindfulness
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How do we process overwhelming emotions
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The life cycle of an emotion
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The 5 stages of compassion
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The ability to reflect on what we’d like to become
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Your intention in the role of caregiving
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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:
#mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #caregiving #zen
May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
44 min
Melissa 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:
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Melissa's background
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Life changing books
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What to do to get in touch with love
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Tuning into your body
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Shifting your emotions as you process them
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How it only takes 1% of a population to make a shift
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Why you are here to remember that you’re a beautiful divine being
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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:
#mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #love #highonlife
Apr 24, 2026
Apr 24, 2026
46 min
World-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:
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Peter's background
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Transcendental Meditation
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Why there’s nothing wrong with having thoughts
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Starting with a deep sigh as you sit down to meditate
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Feeling your feelings, allowing them to soften and dissolve
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Being curiously aware
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EXERCISE: When will I meditate? Commit to a specific time daily
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The power of mini meditations
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Why academics have been exploring the nature of consciousness
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Consciousness as the fundamental characteristic of the universe
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How our consciousnesses are linked to others
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Deep contentment
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How can a private practice like meditation help the world?
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Why when we’re calm, our minds are clearer and we’re more effective
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How stepping out of the ego mind, we become kinder
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The most fundamental practice to let your attention relax
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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:
#mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #consciousness #genieinyourgenes