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Podcast Profile: The Contemplative Science Podcast

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63 episodes
2022 to 2024
Median: 32 minutes
Collection: Philosophy


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:
Episode Image Rewiring Hope: Computational Models, Psilocybin, and the Science of Optimism w/ Beth Fisher
2024-Dec-15
35 minutes
Episode Image Mindfulness in Action: Bridging Healthcare, Education, and Wellbeing w/Elli Weisbaum
2024-Nov-13
44 minutes
Episode Image The Dawn of Consciousness w/ James Cooke
2024-Oct-23
46 minutes
Episode Image Psilocybin and the Brain: A Deep Dive into End-of-Life Care w/ Stephan Tap
2024-Sep-25
41 minutes
Episode Image Exploring the Hype and Harm of Mindfulness w/ John Dunne
2024-Sep-11
39 minutes
Episode Image Buddhism, Science and Spirituality w/ Brother Phap Linh
2024-Aug-28
50 minutes
Episode Image The Intersection of Psychedelics and Non-Duality w/ Daniel Meling
2024-Aug-16
44 minutes
Episode Image Expanding Jewish Spirituality w/ Sam Berrin Shonkoff
2024-Jul-29
51 minutes
Episode Image Ayahuasca and the Science of the Sacred
2024-Jul-16
38 minutes
Episode Image Surviving Tomorrow: AI and the Human Spirit w/ John Vervaeke & Sean Coyne
2024-Jul-01
49 minutes
Episode Image Round Up Episode
2023-Oct-03
25 minutes
Episode Image The Enlightenment Hack? w/Jay Sanguinetti
2023-Jun-01
28 minutes
Episode Image Death and The Information Gap
2023-May-24
35 minutes
Episode Image Speaking in Tongues: w/Josh Brahinsky
2023-May-03
26 minutes
Episode Image Your Brain and God: The Principles of Neurotheology w/ Andrew Newberg
2023-Apr-25
29 minutes
Episode Image UnBroken: How To Deal With Grief
2023-Apr-19
29 minutes
Episode Image Kevin Berryman: The Lessons Of A Buddhist Monk
2023-Apr-04
29 minutes
Episode Image Meditation: An Active State?
2023-Mar-07
29 minutes
Episode Image Psychedelics, Trauma and Men's Therapy
2023-Feb-28
29 minutes
Episode Image Pain Reconceptualized: w/ Alex Jinich
2023-Feb-21
29 minutes
Episode Image Our Guided Meditation: Dr Mark Miller x Lama John Makransky
2023-Feb-08
22 minutes
Episode Image Why I'm Not a Buddhist
2023-Jan-31
30 minutes
Episode Image Cognitive Biases and Emotional Reactions: with Dr Norman Farb
2023-Jan-24
30 minutes
Episode Image Meditation and Psychotherapy: with Ian Singer
2023-Jan-10
30 minutes
Episode Image Soul and Interconnectedness: Dr Anna Yusim
2023-Jan-03
26 minutes
Episode Image How To Be Human: 2022 Pod Review
2022-Dec-21
32 minutes
Episode Image The Dark Night of the Soul
2022-Dec-06
31 minutes
Episode Image Constructing Our Lives: with Dr Shamil Chandaria
2022-Nov-30
32 minutes
Episode Image Spirituality and Psychic Abilities
2022-Nov-22
32 minutes
Episode Image Jhāna and Peak Experiences
2022-Nov-09
32 minutes
Episode Image Mental Health and Buddhism: with Dr Elli Weisbaum
2022-Nov-01
36 minutes
Episode Image The Dark Side of Meditation
2022-Oct-18
29 minutes
Episode Image Psychedelics and Spiritual Traditions
2022-Oct-11
32 minutes
Episode Image Flow States and Meta-Awareness: w/ Dr Dave Vago
2022-Oct-04
34 minutes
Episode Image You are Not Your Brain
2022-Sep-27
31 minutes
Episode Image The Mindful College Student
2022-Sep-20
32 minutes
Episode Image Understanding Anxiety
2022-Aug-30
31 minutes
Episode Image Compassion, Wisdom and Training
2022-Aug-23
31 minutes
Episode Image The Self Made Simple with Dr Monima Chadha
2022-Aug-10
30 minutes
Episode Image The Equanimity Factor
2022-Aug-02
30 minutes
Episode Image Mindfulness and Education: Professor Craig Hassed
2022-Jul-26
32 minutes
Episode Image The Podcast So Far: a fireside conversation
2022-Jul-19
25 minutes
Episode Image Dr Ines Hipolito: 'The 'Complexity Wanderer'
2022-Jul-05
32 minutes
Episode Image How to Deal with Change: lessons from a Buddhist nun
2022-Jun-28
32 minutes
Episode Image Getting The Dose Right: how much mindfullness?
2022-Jun-21
33 minutes
Episode Image Guidance, hypnosis and Tibetan practice: Dr Michael Lifshitz on well-being
2022-Jun-14
34 minutes
Episode Image Well Being and Psychedelics: caution, potential and meditation
2022-Jun-07
30 minutes
Episode Image Self Love and Enlightenment
2022-May-31
32 minutes
Episode Image Windows of Tolerance: the science of how to practice gently
2022-May-24
37 minutes
Episode Image The 5 Contemplative Landmarks
2022-May-17
34 minutes
Episode Image Meditation, the brain and meta-cognitive awareness
2022-May-10
32 minutes
Episode Image Collective Trauma and Recovery
2022-May-03
32 minutes
Episode Image The Black History of Yoga
2022-Apr-25
31 minutes
Episode Image The Science of Romantic Love
2022-Apr-19
33 minutes
Episode Image Pain, Brains and Reality
2022-Apr-12
31 minutes
Episode Image The Authentic Happiness Episode
2022-Apr-05
29 minutes
Episode Image The Well-Being Curriculum
2022-Mar-29
30 minutes
Episode Image Mysticism and Modern Healthcare: how Psychiatry and spirituality interact
2022-Mar-22
28 minutes
Episode Image Why I'm Not a Buddhist
2022-Mar-15
30 minutes
Episode Image An introduction to Indigenous Contemplative Science
2022-Mar-08
28 minutes
Episode Image The Meaning Crisis - and what we can do about it
2022-Mar-01
44 minutes
Episode Image What is the bottleneck to well-being?
2022-Mar-01
44 minutes
Episode Image Welcome to the Contemplative Science Podcast
2022-Feb-23
less than a minute