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Nov 2025
51m 16s

Special Guest: Lisa Miller

MARTHA BECK
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Gatherers—I’m thrilled to be joined by special guest Dr. Lisa Miller, author of The Awakened Brain, for this episode of The Gathering Room podcast! In this episode we discuss the surprising neuroscience of spirituality, ways to awaken your perception of the world around you, and how suffering can expand your spiritual awareness. Dr. Miller also shares some g ... Show More
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