The Mind-Blowing Science of Manifestation with Neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, WHOOP, and BON CHARGE. Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Tara Swart to talk about the power of manifestation and its impact on the brain. Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, former psychiatric doctor, and senior lecturer at MIT Sloan. She is visiting senior lecturer at Kings College, London, and an executive advisor to some of the world's most respected leaders in media and business. She is the lead author of the award-winning book Neuroscience for Leadership and was named the world's first Neuroscientist in Residence at Corinthia Hotel, London. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Swart dive into: -Visualization and manifestation (2:19) -The role of gratitude in manifestation (4:16) -What fear-based media does to the brain (12:03) -Defining manifestation: what it is and is not (18:30) -How old stories shape the brain (27:53) -A mantra for overcoming self-doubt (42:17) -Cultivating awareness under pressure (47:32) -Merging meditation and mindfulness (59:25) -Creating an action board for manifestation (1:07:43) -Roadblocks that get in the way of taking action (1:19:31) -Lifestyle factors that contribute to manifestation and healthy aging (1:34:03) -Figuring out what you want to manifest (1:41:33) -How spiritual beliefs play into manifestation (1:48:03) -How to navigate grief and suffering (2:01:23) Also mentioned in this episode: -The Source: The Secrets of the Universe, the Science of the Brain -Dr. Tara Swart’s podcast, Reinvent Yourself -“When you want something, the whole universe conspires in order for you to achieve it.” — The Alchemist -Click here to sign up for my weekly Try This newsletter For more on Tara Swart, follow her on Instagram @drtaraswart, or through her website, taraswart.com.  Cozy Earth has the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and nontoxic sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to cozyearth.com and use code DHRU. WHOOP is a personalized digital fitness tracker and health coaching platform that monitors your physiology 24/7 and provides personalized recommendations based on your body needs. To get yours, go to join.whoop.com and get your first month free. BON CHARGE is a holistic wellness brand with a HUGE range of evidence-based products to optimize your life. Right now, my community can go to boncharge.com/DHRU and use coupon code DHRU to save 15%. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices