Mark Robert Waldan's guest appearances

Mark Robert Waldan

The Lucas Rockwood Show

Joel Kahn

Cory Allen

Nir Eyal

Rick Hanson

Ron Ehrlich

Esther Gokhale

Steven Kotler

Dave Asprey

Marc Lesser

John Gray

Gretchen Rubin

Steven Lin

Sarah Fragoso

Yuri Elkaim

JJ Virgin

OwlTail

Whether you’re a devout believer or a staunch atheist, the research is clear: prayer works. Here’s what also works: introspective time, mindfulness, positive focus, and big ideas. Science has proven that your brain physically changes through the regular practice of prayer, meditation, and mindfulness, and the changes can happen in as little as six to eight weeks. Our guest on this week’s show has dedicated his life to the study of positive neural changes through prayer and spiritual practices, and his discoveries will surprise you.  Listen &amp; Learn:   The three-yawn technique for instant mindfulness How prayer, meditation, and mindfulness can change your brain Why these positive benefits have nothing to do with the existence (or inexistence) of God How chanting, singing, and spiritual experiences are only valuable if there is time afterward to integrate and reflect on the experience   Links &amp; Resources:     Mark’s books on Amazon Mark’s Site  ABOUT OUR GUEST Mark Robert Waldman is Executive MBA Faculty at Loyola Marymount University. He teaches the NeuroLeadership program. He is the author of 14 books including Words Can Change Your Brain and How God Changes Your Brain. He has been featured on PBS, National Public Radio, Canadian National Television, Oprah and Friends, and in dozens of national magazines. He is also on the faculty of Holmes Institute. Nutritional Tip of the Week:  Artificial Sweeteners Any Good  Got Questions?  Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com   Like the Show?  Leave us a Review on iTunes  

Whether you’re a devout believer or a staunch atheist, the research is clear: prayer works. Here’s what also works: introspective time, mindfulness, positive focus, and big ideas. Science has proven that your brain physically changes through the regular practice of prayer, meditation, and mindfulness, and the changes can happen in as little as six to eight weeks. Our guest on this week’s show has dedicated his life to the study of positive neural changes through prayer and spiritual practices, and his discoveries will surprise you.  Listen &amp; Learn:  <ul> <li>The three-yawn technique for instant mindfulness</li> <li>How prayer, meditation, and mindfulness can change your brain</li> <li>Why these positive benefits have nothing to do with the existence (or inexistence) of God</li> <li>How chanting, singing, and spiritual experiences are only valuable if there is time afterward to integrate and reflect on the experience </li> </ul> Links &amp; Resources:   <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Robert-Waldman/e/B008E8KAMS?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mark’s books on Amazon</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.markrobertwaldman.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark’s Site</a></li> </ul> ABOUT OUR GUEST Mark Robert Waldman is Executive MBA Faculty at Loyola Marymount University. He teaches the NeuroLeadership program. He is the author of 14 books including Words Can Change Your Brain and How God Changes Your Brain. He has been featured on PBS, National Public Radio, Canadian National Television, Oprah and Friends, and in dozens of national magazines. He is also on the faculty of Holmes Institute. Nutritional Tip of the Week: <ul> <li>Artificial Sweeteners Any Good</li> </ul> Got Questions? <ul> <li>Send me a voicemail here: <a href="http://www.yogabody.com/asklucas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ask Lucas a Question</a></li> <li>Or write to us: <a href="mailto:podcast@yogabody.com">podcast@yogabody.com</a> </li> </ul> Like the Show? <ul> <li>Leave us a <a href="http://www.yogabody.com/reviews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Review</a> on iTunes </li> </ul>

366: How God (and Big Ideas) Change Your Brain with Mark Robert Waldan