The Awakened Brain

The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life

By: Lisa Miller

Narrated by: Brittany Pressley

Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins

Publisher's summary

A groundbreaking exploration of the neuroscience of spirituality and a bold new paradigm for health, healing, and resilience - from a New York Times best-selling author and award-winning researcher.

“A new revolution of health and well-being and a testament to, and celebration of, the power within.” (Deepak Chopra, MD)

Whether it’s meditation or a walk in nature, reading a sacred text or saying a prayer, there are many ways to tap into a heightened awareness of the world around you and your place in it. In The Awakened Brain, psychologist Dr. Lisa Miller shows you how.

Weaving her own deeply personal journey of awakening with her groundbreaking research, Dr. Miller’s book reveals that humans are universally equipped with a capacity for spirituality and that our brains become more resilient and robust as a result of it. For leaders in business and government, truth-seekers, parents, healers, educators, and any person confronting life’s biggest questions, The Awakened Brain combines cutting-edge science (from MRI studies to genetic research, epidemiology, and more) with on-the-ground application for people of all ages and from all walks of life, illuminating the surprising science of spirituality and how to engage it in our lives:

• The awakened decision is the better decision. With an awakened perception, we are more creative, collaborative, ethical, and innovative.
• The awakened brain is the healthier brain. An engaged spiritual life enhances grit, optimism, and resilience while providing insulation against addiction, trauma, and depression.
• The awakened life is the inspired life. Loss, uncertainty, and even trauma are the gateways by which we are invited to move beyond merely coping with hardship to transcend into a life of renewal, healing, joy, and fulfillment.

Absorbing, uplifting, and ultimately enlightening, The Awakened Brain is a conversation-starting saga of scientific discovery packed with counterintuitive findings and practical advice on concrete ways to access your innate spirituality and build a life of meaning and contribution.

©2021 Lisa Miller (P)2021 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

"Dr. Miller’s cutting-edge research heralds a new revolution of health and well-being. The Awakened Brain is an investigation of the choice we each have in confronting challenges and limitations - and it’s a testament to, and celebration of, the power within.” (Deepak Chopra, MD, New York Times best-selling author of Super Brain)

“A captivating look at what happens to our brains when we’re connected to something greater than ourselves - and what it does for our lives.” (Adam Grant, number one New York Times best-selling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife)

“The Awakened Brain is a revelation of the spirit and the mind, and a revolution for all of us. Dr. Lisa Miller’s science is on the cutting edge, and her personal journey is both heartrending and uplifting.” (Lori Gottlieb, New York Times best-selling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone)

Very insightful

Wonderful book. The perfect combination of scientific research combined with with real world storytelling. Highly reccomend.

A Must Read/Listen

Among many of Lisa Miller's valued qualities that she generously offers to her readers in this book, it is important to highlight that she is an EXCEPTIONAL scientific researcher, writer, and speaker. I agree with absolutely everything she states so eloquently in her book. It is life-changing! A MUST READ/LISTEN!!

cert thought provoking and poignant,!

Enjoyed very much at crossroad in my personal life. I hope you're to implement the things I learned in this book. Thanks to the author 😀

Wow

Chapter ten eleven twelve spoke to me as if I wrote it. will read again

Eloquent Integration of Science & Spirituality

Engaging, eloquently written sharing of personal experience and scientific research. There is a physiological manifestation of spirituality. Couldn't put it down. I highly recommend it!

Amazing

I absolutely loved this book it is a great personal representation on spirituality and life.

We all have to capacity for an awakened brain

Excellent contact for anyone who appreciates science and the humanities. Finally, there is a link for those of us who lean heavily on spirituality and cling to the scientific method to explain world around us. This is a must read for anyone in a service oriented profession, or anyone who wants to live a better life.

Great insights

The performance wasn't good especially in the beginning chapters but improved in the mid to end chapters.

An awareness of our birth right

As humans we are given a birth right “to choose”. Dr. Miller research brings to light how man can embrace self and make a difference for the world around him and self shall benefit.
This book has a lot of intellectual jargon but is a great source of information.
I’m glad that I got through the jargon to hear the benefits of Awakened Brain.

Spirituality has a measurable affect on lives

Lisa Miller is among a number of top academics who have found how spirituality is measurable and affective in healing depression. Miller at Columbia and Michael Ferguson at Harvard Medical School are neuroscientist focusing Brain Circuit Therapeutics.