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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Andrew Newberg on What Makes Us Feel Like We Matter | EP 607

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 779 Ratings

🗓️ 6 May 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

In this thought-provoking episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles is joined by renowned neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Newberg, a pioneer in the field of neurotheology—the science at the intersection of the brain, belief, and spirituality.Together, they explore a powerful question: What makes us feel like we matter?Dr. Newberg shares groundbreaking research on how the brain processes spiritual experiences, what happens neurologically when we meditate or pray, and why our deepest beliefs play a vital role in shaping our sense of purpose, connection, and emotional resilience.Click here for the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/andrew-newberg-what-makes-us-feel-like-we-matter/Join the Ignition Room!
Join the new Passion Struck Community! - The Ignition Room: https://station.page/passionstruckKey Takeaways:
  • The neuroscience behind belief, purpose, and spiritual practice
  • How mindfulness reshapes the brain’s architecture
  • Why people with spiritual habits tend to live with more hope
  • And how to reinforce your sense of mattering every day
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0:00.0

Coming up next on Passionstruck. If you are part of a religious group that is engaged in a ritual,

0:07.2

it could be a ceremony, it could be a meditation practice, a prayer program, then you have a whole

0:12.1

bunch of people whose parietal lobes are now quieting down. And as they engage this practice,

0:19.3

that boundary between themselves and the other people that

0:22.4

are with them begins to go away.

0:24.3

They begin to feel blended, connected, again, unified, different words that people use,

0:29.9

but a sense of oneness with the individuals, with the other individuals that are part of this

0:35.5

process.

0:36.6

Welcome to Passionstruck.

0:38.3

Hi, I'm your host, John R. Miles, and on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips, and

0:43.3

guidance of the world's most inspiring people and turned their wisdom into practical advice

0:48.3

for you and those around you.

0:50.3

Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality so that you can become

0:56.4

the best version of yourself. If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener

1:01.8

questions on Fridays. We have long-form interviews the rest of the week with guests ranging

1:07.1

from astronauts to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders,

1:14.1

visionaries, and athletes. Now, let's go out there and become Passionstruck.

1:19.2

Hey, Passionstruck, fam. Welcome to episode 6007. Whether this is your first time tuning in,

1:25.2

or you've been with us from the start. I am so grateful you're

1:28.7

here. Together, we're building a global movement rooted in one powerful idea. You don't have to settle.

1:35.9

You can live with intention, lead with purpose, and make what truly matters matter most. This

1:42.2

month, we're in the middle of a transformative arc, one that

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