Six practical steps to harness the full power of your mind.
Our guest today is James R. Doty, a neurosurgeon who has just written a whole book about the science of manifestation – although, as you’ll hear him admit, there’s very little ‘magic’ involved in his process.
James R. Doty, M.D., is a Stanford neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, compassion researcher, inventor, entrepreneur, author and philanthropist. He’s the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford University.
In this episode we talk about:
Doty’s six steps to manifest
His very interesting backstory
The art and science of intention setting and the role of our neural pathways.
How caring can ignite our Parasympathetic nervous system, which in turn can help us manifest better
Practical tips for embedding an intention into our subconscious.
The keys to understanding what we want vs. what we need
And how to ‘alert the bloodhound’ to harness the full power of your mind
We originally aired this episode in July 2024.
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The big takeaway
Neurosurgeon and compassion researcher Dr. James Doty unpacks the real science behind manifestation, debunking “The Secret” style magical thinking in favor of evidence-based practices for intentionally rewiring your mind and habits.
Manifesting for real: science-based intention setting for lasting happiness
Key takeaways:
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