Julie Foucher Brown MD, MS is a four-time CrossFit Games athlete and family physician. Her passion lies in bridging the gap between fitness and medicine to empower individuals to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Every third Tuesday, she shares insightful content from a diverse lineup of guests, including medical experts and elite athletes.
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Julie Foucher Brown MD, MS is a four-time CrossFit Games athlete and family physician. Her passion lies in bridging the gap between fitness and medicine to empower individuals to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Every third Tuesday, she shares insightful content from a diverse lineup of guests, including medical experts and elite athletes.
Calming the Mind: Meditation, Breathwork, Tapping, and the Science of Spirituality PH324
Pursuing Health
21 minutes
3 days ago
Calming the Mind: Meditation, Breathwork, Tapping, and the Science of Spirituality PH324
How do meditation, breathwork, and tapping influence the brain—and what can they teach us about healing, connection, and resilience?
In this episode, I speak with four thought leaders exploring the neuroscience and practice of inner calm:
Niraj Naik, creator of SOMA Breath, on breathwork rooted in Pranayama and how rhythmic breathing and brief hypoxia strengthen mitochondria and balance energy.
Nick Ortner, founder of The Tapping Solution, on how Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) calms the amygdala, lowers cortisol, and helps rewire stress and cravings at the brain level.
Dr. Lisa Miller, author of The Awakened Brain, on how meditation shifts us from rumination to guidance, activating the brain’s natural capacity for oneness and enduring alpha waves associated with peace and spiritual connection.
Dr. Tony Nader, neuroscientist and leader of the Transcendental Meditation movement, on TM’s measurable effects on blood pressure, brain coherence, and even collective consciousness.
From ancient practices to modern neuroscience, this episode explores how tuning the mind and body can transform stress into clarity—and reconnect us to our shared field of consciousness.
Related Episodes:
Ep 289 - Niraj Naik on Efficiency with Breath
Ep 223 - Tapping to Reduce Stress with Nick Ortner
Ep 277 - Dr. Lisa Miller on the Science of Spirituality + Mental Health
Ep 303 - Tony Nader on Exploring Consciousness + Transcendental Meditation
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice. I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.
Pursuing Health
Julie Foucher Brown MD, MS is a four-time CrossFit Games athlete and family physician. Her passion lies in bridging the gap between fitness and medicine to empower individuals to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Every third Tuesday, she shares insightful content from a diverse lineup of guests, including medical experts and elite athletes.
