Is Consciousness Bigger Than the Brain? Neuroscience, Kundalini & the Soul with Dr. Helen Lavretsky

Is consciousness created by the brain—or does the brain act as a receiver for something much greater? In this episode of Unity Manifest Podcast, Gary Cocciolillo speaks with psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and yoga practitioner Dr. Helen Lavretsky about the relationship between neuroscience, spiritual awakening, kundalini energy, meditation, and the human soul. Drawing from her clinical work, scientific research, and personal experiences, Dr. Lavretsky explores what happens when spiritual experiences are misunderstood as mental illness, why grounding is essential during periods of rapid change, and how meditation can help regulate the nervous system. The conversation also examines out-of-body experiences, consciousness during anesthesia, the role of ego, emotional neutrality, humanity’s relationship with technology, encounters near death, and whether awareness can exist independently of the physical body. A fascinating discussion where science, spirituality, mental health, and consciousness meet.https://drhelenlavretsky.com/AppleSpotify