DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 63 | Can science explain spirituality? with Dr  Vicki Garlock

DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 63 | Can science explain spirituality? with Dr Vicki Garlock

June 4, 2026 · 1h 8m

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In this episode, Jim Alstott interviews Dr. Vicki Garlock about the intersection of science and spirituality through her experiences visiting places of worship.

What happens when a neuroscientist sets out to explore spirituality through experience rather than belief? In this fascinating episode of the Drop The Needle Podcast, Jim Alstott sits down with Reverend Dr. Vicki Garlock, a cognitive neuroscientist, interfaith minister, educator, and Guinness World Record holder, to explore the profound connection between science, spirituality, sacred spaces, and human consciousness. After visiting an astonishing 185 places of worship in just 30 days, Dr. Garlock shares what she learned about the energy of sacred spaces, the common threads connecting the world's major religions, and why spiritual experiences may be more universal than we think. Whether you're curious about faith, consciousness, neuroscience, energy healing, meditation, religion, or personal transformation, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what it means to be human and spiritually connected. 🔹 In this episode, you'll discover: • How neuroscience can help explain spiritual experiences • The surprising similarities between world religions • What sacred spaces reveal about human consciousness • Lessons from visiting 185 places of worship in one month • Why…

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