Understanding the Default Mode Network and the Power of Spirituality

In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, I welcome Hosein Kouros-Mehr, a physician-scientist and author of 'Breakthrough: Master Your Default Mode and Thrive.' We explore Hosein’s work on the default mode network, the interplay between Western medicine and spirituality, and how various practices like mindfulness, meditation, and prayer can enhance mental and physical health. Hosein shares insights from his personal and professional journey, discussing the science behind the brain’s network and the profound health benefits of integrating ancient philosophical practices. We also delve into strategies for overcoming stress, emotional pain, and addiction, emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to health and happiness. Hosein Kouros-Mehr, MD, PhD, is an author and physician-scientist who recently released his third book, Break Through: Master Your Default Mode & Thrive.  Because of his clinical and scientific background, Hosein recognized the extraordinary ramifications of a recent scientific discovery: the default mode network (DMN), which drives our "wandering mind" and influences our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Recognizing the profound impact of this breakthrough on self-understanding (both from clinical and personal experience), he wrote Break Through to help readers master the DMN and live happier, more fulfilling lives. An avid reader and student of science, philosophy, and religion, Hosein draws on a depth of understanding from medical science, neuroscience, Buddhism, Judeo-Christian teachings, and ancient philosophy. Break Through connects the medical and spiritual realms to help readers unlock health and well-being and awaken their higher selves, opening the doors to new possibilities and experiences. Hosein also authorizes two novels, Extinction 6 and Project Bodi: Awaken the Power of Insight, that explore how mindfulness cultivates insights and scientific innovation. He lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife and children. 04:12 Introduction and Guest Background 07:18 The Intersection of Science and Spirituality 09:33 Personal Journey and Spiritual Awakening 12:00 Understanding the Default Mode Network 15:39 The Power of Meditation and Neuroplasticity 22:55 Exploring the Concept of Mental Knots 29:44 The Role of Prayer in Mindfulness 31:40 Insights Through Solitude and Meditation 34:11 Understanding Consciousness and the Observing Mind 36:23 The Power of Plant Medicine 40:30 Loneliness vs. Solitude 44:29 Meditation and Mastery 48:48 Holistic Health and Spirituality 51:20 Final Thoughts and Resources Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mint Mobile: ⁠https://trymintmobile.com/ez10⁠ for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan Mental: ⁠https://getmental.com/ez If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that: Instagram⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqBp_zdRiIfBRV4wURSZ2A⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/furkhan-dandia-macp-mba-072a8a1ba/⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/EzConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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