Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Can spirituality reshape the brain and improve our health?
Dr. Helen Lavretsky—integrative psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and UCLA professor—joins us to explore the connection between neuroscience, spiritual awakening, mental health, and healthy aging.
Drawing from her book, Living from the Soul: The Neuroscience of Spiritual Awakening, Dr. Lavretsky explains how mind-body practices can reduce stress, support emotional regulation, strengthen resilience, and help us reconnect with a deeper sense of purpose.
In this conversation, we explore:
• The growing interest in spirituality and mental health
• What neuroscience reveals about spiritual practices
• Neuroplasticity and protecting the aging brain
• Self-regulation, resilience, and whole-person health
• Practical ways to reduce stress and regulate emotions
• “Soul-listening” meditation and self-awareness
• Spirituality, consciousness, and the rise of AI
• Living with greater authenticity, gratitude, and purpose
Can spirituality reshape the brain and improve our health?
Dr. Helen Lavretsky—integrative psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and UCLA professor—joins us to explore the connection between neuroscience, spiritual awakening, mental health, and healthy aging.
Drawing from her book, Living from the Soul: The Neuroscience of Spiritual Awakening, Dr. Lavretsky explains how mind-body practices can reduce stress, support emotional regulation, strengthen resilience, and help us reconnect with a deeper sense of purpose.
In this conversation, we explore:
• The growing interest in spirituality and mental health
• What neuroscience reveals about spiritual practices
• Neuroplasticity and protecting the aging brain
• Self-regulation, resilience, and whole-person health
• Practical ways to reduce stress and regulate emotions
• “Soul-listening” meditation and self-awareness
• Spirituality, consciousness, and the rise of AI
• Living with greater authenticity, gratitude, and purpose
