Can Science Measure Spiritual Experiences? Neuroscience, Meditation & Healing with Nicco Reggente
What happens in the brain and body during moments of awe, deep meditation, insight, or the goosebump-inducing experience of chills? In this episode, Dr. Lorne Brown speaks with cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Nicco Reggente about the science of non-ordinary states of consciousness. Together, they explore heart-brain dynamics, interoception, meditation, immersive technologies, belief change, and emerging research on how transformative experiences can support healing, growth, and human flourishing.
