S5 Ep20 - Begin Your Enlightenment Now with Dr. Dawson Church

In this episode, Andrea welcomes Dr. Dawson Church, acclaimed researcher, bestselling author, and spiritual thought leader, to explore the transformative power of Spiritual Intelligence. Dawson reveals groundbreaking neuroscience showing that connecting with higher consciousness isn"t random or mystical; it"s a trainable, biological process that literally reshapes our brains in just 30 days. Together, Andrea and Dawson dive deep into how meditation, energy work, and conscious living activate brain circuits responsible for joy, compassion, and resilience. Discover how individual spiritual growth is accelerating global evolution, why compassion is on the rise, and why now is the most hopeful time in human history. This conversation will expand your heart, your mind, and your spirit. ✨ Learn more about Dawson and https://spiritualintelligencebook.com/   Timestamps 00:00 — Introduction to Spiritual Intelligence 01:30 — Meet Dr. Dawson Church: The Science of Transformation 03:20 — Childhood Dreams and Early Spiritual Awakening 05:00 — Why Dr. Church Wrote Spiritual Intelligence 08:00 — Spiritual Intelligence vs. Religion: What"s the Difference? 13:00 — Non-Duality and Mystical Experiences Across Faiths 16:00 — The Biology Behind Spiritual Experiences 18:00 — Building Spiritual Intelligence: Practice Over Time 21:00 — Neuroplasticity: How 30 Days of Meditation Reshapes Your Brain 25:00 — Meditation"s Impact on Alzheimer"s and Cognitive Health 28:00 — The Four Brain Circuits of Spiritual Intelligence 32:00 — Rising Compassion and Global Evolution 36:00 — Technology, AI, and Spiritual Consciousness 41:00 — Why Activism + Awareness Go Hand-in-Hand 46:00 — The Power of the Observer Mind 50:00 — Energy Work, Reiki, and Changing Matter 56:00 — Key Takeaways from Spiritual Intelligence 59:00 — How Listeners Can Begin Their Journey 01:02:00 — Closing Gratitude and Final Thoughts Valuable Resources and Takeaways Resources Mentioned: Dr. Dawson Church’s new book: Spiritual Intelligence Free extended meditations, videos, and tools at spiritualintelligencebook.com 💕 Andrea"s Links: https://zaap.bio/andreakennedy 🔑 Become a BTRG Insider and receive early access and exclusive content 🔗 Visit our NEW website: https://www.beyondthereikigateway.com/ 🛍️ Visit our Amazon Shop for Books from our Guests. 👉 Sponsored by The Mainstream Reiki Community The destination for Reiki people to connect and evolve. Join us at https://members.mainstreamreiki.com/ 👉 HealthyLine offers revolutionary PEMF and far-infrared mats. Get 10% off and free shipping in the continental United States with code "Mainstream10FS". Beyond the Reiki Gateway produced by Twisted Spur Media Andrea may earn money through Amazon for qualifying purchases. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast or anyone affiliated with its production or advertising. This program is presented for entertainment purposes only. The utilization of the information provided is at the listener’s own discretion.