Important Podcast with Alan Lightman on Spiritual Materialism

I recently did apodcastwith Alan Lightman on spiritual materialism, or more specifically science vs spirituality. It’s posted on Causes or Cure here. In theepisode,we explore “spiritual materialism,” the idea that we can embrace awe-inspiring, spiritual moments without turning to the supernatural for explanations. Dr. Lightman shares insights from hisnew book,The Miraculous From the Material: Understanding the Wonders of Nature, and delves into profound topics like consciousness, near-death experiences, the possibility of a higher power, immortality, relationships, and whether falling in love leaves space for magic. If you love pondering life’s biggest questions, this episode is a must-listen. (And throughout it, you’ll pick up on my penchant for magic. ;)) Dr. Lightman is a renowned physicist, author, and entrepreneur. A former Harvard faculty member and current professor at MIT, he holds a degree from Princeton University and a PhD in physics from Caltech. He’s the bestselling author of the modern classicEinstein’s Dreams,The Diagnosis,The Transcendental Brain, andThe Accidental Universe. Dr. Lightman also hosts the acclaimed PBS seriesSearching: Our Quest for Meaning in the Age of Science. Since 2023, he is a member of the United Nations’ Scientific Advisory Board. Thank you to our amazing sponsor for this episode! This episode is sponsored byGreco Gum, the all-natural chewing gum for your mouth and gut. Unlike mass-marketed chewing gum, Greco Gum only uses ONE ingredient-the sap from the Mastic Tree. It’s so good! VisitGrecoGum. comand use code ERIN15 to get 15% off your first order!(If you try it, let me know if you like it!) I Oh! Going forward and when I have time, I will share “behind the scenes” Causes or Cures clips, that give you a fun glimpse into the whole podcast process: meeting my guests, recordings, awkward moments, etc. Causes or Cures is and will remain an AUDIO podcast, but these short clips (shared on my Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok-see those links below) will all be videos. They will be clips from the actual recordings. Keep in mind that these recordings will not be, like, something produced out of a Hollywood studio with an endless budget. They aren’t glamorous. But they ARE authentic, and I figure it’s a lighthearted, fun way for my listeners to see “behind the scenes” and perhaps, get to know me a little better. Sometimes I record in my apartment, my friend’s house, in hotels…it all depends. (Sometimes I do it from my bathroom because it’s the quietest spot in my apartment, but I don’t turn the video on for those! lol) That said…here is abehind-the-scenes clipfrom my podcast with Alan Lightman. It’s where we discuss falling in love and whether or not it’s science or magic. I hope you enjoy it. :) Listen to the full podcast episode with Alan LightmanHERE! T SUBSCRIBEfor Causes or Cures+ Bonus Episodes & Monthly Live Q&As! (It’s less than the price of a coffee/month and it really helps me keep the podcast up and running! Plus, the bonus episodes are fun! I enjoy making them so much and pick out the bizarre true stories related to public physical wellness just for YOU. :) To contact me:You can contact Dr. Eeks atbloomingwellness. com. Follow Eeks onInstagramhere. OrFacebookhere. OrX. OnYoutube. OrTikTok. SUBSCRIBE to her monthlynewsletter here. Other podcasts to check out: The History of Snake Bite Treatments(Highly entertaining and educational!) How dogs detect the scent of stressful energy(Our ideal friends are simply amazing, guys!)