Description (podcaster-provided):
What can cutting-edge science tell us about spiritual development? And how are ancient contemplative practices helping us to investigate the nature of well-being? On The Contemplative Science Podcast, host Dr. Mark Miller speaks with the real experts, from Monks to Neuroscientists, to get clear on how contemplative practices work and how they might help us improve our lives. Our diverse range of guests will cover everything from mindfulness and wisdom, to sex, death and enlightenment.
Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Contemplative practices • Neuroscience • Psychedelics • Mindfulness • Spirituality and science • Mental health • Consciousness studies • Meditation techniques
The Contemplative Science Podcast explores the intersection of science, mindfulness, spirituality, and well-being, guided by host Dr. Mark Miller. The podcast delves into various themes, inviting a diverse range of guests from different fields, including neuroscientists, monks, philosophers, and psychologists, to share their insights.
A recurring theme in the podcast is the exploration of how ancient contemplative practices, such as meditation and mindfulness, can be integrated with contemporary scientific research. The discussions often revolve around the neurological and psychological impacts of these practices, as well as their potential for enhancing mental health, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.
Psychedelics and their role in spiritual and therapeutic contexts are another significant topic. Multiple episodes examine their effects on consciousness, mental health, and spiritual experiences. The therapeutic potential of psychedelics for conditions like depression and anxiety, particularly within palliative care, is a focus.
The podcast also addresses the philosophical and practical implications of topics such as consciousness, cognitive biases, emotional reactions, and identity. These discussions frequently involve insights from neuroscience and psychology, offering a scientific lens through which to view spiritual and psychological development.
Guests on the podcast share both empirical research and personal experiences, often providing a nuanced perspective on complex subjects like trauma, grief, equanimity, and non-duality. These conversations highlight the potential benefits and challenges of integrating contemplative practices into various settings, including healthcare, education, and personal growth.
Overall, the podcast offers a broad exploration of how contemplative science can inform and transform our understanding of the human experience, spirituality, and the pursuit of a meaningful, connected life.
Episodes:
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Rewiring Hope: Computational Models, Psilocybin, and the Science of Optimism w/ Beth Fisher
2024-Dec-15
35 minutes
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Mindfulness in Action: Bridging Healthcare, Education, and Wellbeing w/Elli Weisbaum
2024-Nov-13
44 minutes
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The Dawn of Consciousness w/ James Cooke
2024-Oct-23
46 minutes
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Psilocybin and the Brain: A Deep Dive into End-of-Life Care w/ Stephan Tap
2024-Sep-25
41 minutes
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Exploring the Hype and Harm of Mindfulness w/ John Dunne
2024-Sep-11
39 minutes
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Buddhism, Science and Spirituality w/ Brother Phap Linh
2024-Aug-28
50 minutes
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The Intersection of Psychedelics and Non-Duality w/ Daniel Meling
2024-Aug-16
44 minutes
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Expanding Jewish Spirituality w/ Sam Berrin Shonkoff
2024-Jul-29
51 minutes
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Ayahuasca and the Science of the Sacred
2024-Jul-16
38 minutes
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Surviving Tomorrow: AI and the Human Spirit w/ John Vervaeke & Sean Coyne
2024-Jul-01
49 minutes
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Round Up Episode
2023-Oct-03
25 minutes
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The Enlightenment Hack? w/Jay Sanguinetti
2023-Jun-01
28 minutes
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Death and The Information Gap
2023-May-24
35 minutes
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Speaking in Tongues: w/Josh Brahinsky
2023-May-03
26 minutes
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Your Brain and God: The Principles of Neurotheology w/ Andrew Newberg
2023-Apr-25
29 minutes
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UnBroken: How To Deal With Grief
2023-Apr-19
29 minutes
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Kevin Berryman: The Lessons Of A Buddhist Monk
2023-Apr-04
29 minutes
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Meditation: An Active State?
2023-Mar-07
29 minutes
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Psychedelics, Trauma and Men's Therapy
2023-Feb-28
29 minutes
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Pain Reconceptualized: w/ Alex Jinich
2023-Feb-21
29 minutes
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Our Guided Meditation: Dr Mark Miller x Lama John Makransky
2023-Feb-08
22 minutes
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Why I'm Not a Buddhist
2023-Jan-31
30 minutes
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Cognitive Biases and Emotional Reactions: with Dr Norman Farb
2023-Jan-24
30 minutes
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Meditation and Psychotherapy: with Ian Singer
2023-Jan-10
30 minutes
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Soul and Interconnectedness: Dr Anna Yusim
2023-Jan-03
26 minutes
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How To Be Human: 2022 Pod Review
2022-Dec-21
32 minutes
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The Dark Night of the Soul
2022-Dec-06
31 minutes
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Constructing Our Lives: with Dr Shamil Chandaria
2022-Nov-30
32 minutes
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Spirituality and Psychic Abilities
2022-Nov-22
32 minutes
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Jhāna and Peak Experiences
2022-Nov-09
32 minutes
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Mental Health and Buddhism: with Dr Elli Weisbaum
2022-Nov-01
36 minutes
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The Dark Side of Meditation
2022-Oct-18
29 minutes
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Psychedelics and Spiritual Traditions
2022-Oct-11
32 minutes
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Flow States and Meta-Awareness: w/ Dr Dave Vago
2022-Oct-04
34 minutes
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You are Not Your Brain
2022-Sep-27
31 minutes
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The Mindful College Student
2022-Sep-20
32 minutes
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Understanding Anxiety
2022-Aug-30
31 minutes
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Compassion, Wisdom and Training
2022-Aug-23
31 minutes
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The Self Made Simple with Dr Monima Chadha
2022-Aug-10
30 minutes
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The Equanimity Factor
2022-Aug-02
30 minutes
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Mindfulness and Education: Professor Craig Hassed
2022-Jul-26
32 minutes
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The Podcast So Far: a fireside conversation
2022-Jul-19
25 minutes
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Dr Ines Hipolito: 'The 'Complexity Wanderer'
2022-Jul-05
32 minutes
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How to Deal with Change: lessons from a Buddhist nun
2022-Jun-28
32 minutes
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Getting The Dose Right: how much mindfullness?
2022-Jun-21
33 minutes
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Guidance, hypnosis and Tibetan practice: Dr Michael Lifshitz on well-being
2022-Jun-14
34 minutes
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Well Being and Psychedelics: caution, potential and meditation
2022-Jun-07
30 minutes
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Self Love and Enlightenment
2022-May-31
32 minutes
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Windows of Tolerance: the science of how to practice gently
2022-May-24
37 minutes
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The 5 Contemplative Landmarks
2022-May-17
34 minutes
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Meditation, the brain and meta-cognitive awareness
2022-May-10
32 minutes
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Collective Trauma and Recovery
2022-May-03
32 minutes
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The Black History of Yoga
2022-Apr-25
31 minutes
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The Science of Romantic Love
2022-Apr-19
33 minutes
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Pain, Brains and Reality
2022-Apr-12
31 minutes
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The Authentic Happiness Episode
2022-Apr-05
29 minutes
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The Well-Being Curriculum
2022-Mar-29
30 minutes
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Mysticism and Modern Healthcare: how Psychiatry and spirituality interact
2022-Mar-22
28 minutes
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Why I'm Not a Buddhist
2022-Mar-15
30 minutes
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An introduction to Indigenous Contemplative Science
2022-Mar-08
28 minutes
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The Meaning Crisis - and what we can do about it
2022-Mar-01
44 minutes
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What is the bottleneck to well-being?
2022-Mar-01
44 minutes
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Welcome to the Contemplative Science Podcast
2022-Feb-23
less than a minute
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