Why Your Intentions Actually Matter - According To Science | Philippe Goldin, PhD

About this episode

Philippe Goldin discusses the intersection of science and spirituality, focusing on consciousness, meditation, and the impact of intentions.

"The ultimate research laboratory is this mind, body, brain, heart." A privilege to introduce Philippe Goldin, PhD – Professor at UC Davis, mindfulness researcher, and a true bridge between science and spirituality. Join us for a delightful and mind-stretching conversation. Philippe’s path spans New York City, a deep study of Tibetan Buddhism across India, Nepal, and Tibet, and groundbreaking research in psychology and neuroscience. Today, we explore consciousness, meditation, ethics, intentionality, and how science and spirituality can inform and enhance each other. Philippe also shares his insights on interpersonal neurobiology, empathy, awakening, and how our intentions ripple through the world - plus fascinating stories of translating for Tibetan Lamas, developing global mindfulness programs with Google and Stanford, and pioneering approaches to mental health, workplace wellness, and climate resilience. Key Takeaways: ➖ How meditation and science intersect ➖ Consciousness, dark matter, and the unseen ➖ Ethics and intentionality in practice ➖ The ripple effects of empathy and human connection ➖ Lifelong curiosity and learning is essential I absolutely loved listening to…

People in this episode

Host: Bobbi Paidel

Guest: Philippe Goldin

Topics covered

• mindfulness
• science and spirituality
• consciousness
• meditation
• intentionality
• empathy
• mental health

Keywords

• mindfulness
• psychology
• neuroscience
• intentions
• empathy
• Tibetan Buddhism
• mental health
• workplace wellness
• climate resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UC Davis, Google, Stanford

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