High Energy Health Podcast

Radiant Mindfulness: Will Johnson and Dawson Church in Conversation

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: 

• Why oxygen is food for our cells
• How breathing is central to health and energy
• The historical Buddha
• The first level of instruction the Buddha tells us to keep our attention
• Mindful awareness
• Entering into a shift of consciousness
• Exercise 1: When you’re stressed or overwhelmed, move your attention to the breath
• Why most of us are embedded in the thinking mind
• Exercise 2: Feeling the whole body all at once
• Breathing practice to every cell of the body
• The energetic vibration of all our cells
• 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: 

https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/

 

#mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #energy #consciousness #breathing #mindfulness 

Trusting Your Inner Light: Kristin Kirk and Dawson Church in Conversation

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: 

• Kristin's background
• Where thoughts and emotions get lodged in the body 
• Fully surrendering 
• Levels of self 
• Nature manifested as miracles of consciousness
• How the truth is within you now whether or not it makes sense
• Question: Are we going through a jump in planetary evolution?
• When it’s hard to trust that love will take care of situation
• Allowing yourself to feel the wisdom and purity of nature
• Creating inner space for lightness newness freshness
• 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: 

https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/

 

#mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #energy #emotionalregulation #consciousness #healing 

Resilience in the Midst of Global Chaos: Dawson Church in Conversation with Himself

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: 

https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/

 

#mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #energy #emotionalregulation #ecomeditation #brainfunction 

Your Inner Light: MaryAnn DiMarco and Dawson Church in Conversation

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:

• MaryAnn's background
• Malign energies as well as benevolent ones
• EXERCISE: What’s looking to come through you?
• EXERCISE: What’s blocking it?
• Spiritual awakenings
• Understanding what your soul came here to learn
• Soul contracts
• Free will
• Why every awakening comes with an unraveling
• Moving into a new consciousness 
• Expanding our consciousness as a species
• Journaling, automatic writing, sitting with your guides and loved ones
• 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: 

https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/

 

#mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #energy #intuition #spiritualawakening #mediumship 

Zen Caregiving: Roy Remer and Dawson Church in Conversation

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:

• 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

Getting in Touch with Love: Melissa Minnich and Dawson Church in Conversation

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:

• 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 

Making Meditation Effortless: Peter Russell and Dawson Church in Conversation

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:

• 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 

Protecting Your Energy Environment: Jessica Howard and Dawson Church in Conversation

Jessica 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 

 

Sacred Journey to the Afterlife: Samantha Cornfield and Dawson Church in Conversation

Samantha 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 

Wisdom from the Woods: Mark Langenfeld and Dawson Church in Conversation

Mark 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