{"podcast":{"title":"A Guided Life","slug":"a-guided-life-6448135","podcast_index_feed_id":6448135,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting/1cqxokrV.rss","website_url":"http://linktr.ee/guidedwest","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/26c57adb-a252-4360-82ff-8154627a1287/0b71b1094629bea6.jpg","author":"Laura West","episode_count":296,"summary":"Did you know you have a “Soul Team” that can help you in everyday life? Laura West shows you that you’re surrounded by spirit guides, angels, ascended masters, passed loved ones and Source – just to name a few. She teaches you how to notice signs, reach out to your Soul Team, and find answers to your questions. Topics include talking with loved ones who have passed, the importance of self-love, manifesting goals, animal communication, difficult relationships and more. With guests, mediumship and channeling, Laura will show you how to learn from your guides.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-06T06:22:52.512991+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-guided-life-6448135"},"episode":{"title":"The Science of Spirituality: Exploring Quantum Connections, Consciousness, and Meditation","slug":"the-science-of-spirituality-exploring-quantum-connections-consciousness-and-meditation","published_at":"2024-11-16T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-guided-life-6448135/the-science-of-spirituality-exploring-quantum-connections-consciousness-and-meditation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-guided-life-6448135","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/laura-west05/episodes/The-Science-of-Spirituality-Exploring-Quantum-Connections--Consciousness--and-Meditation-e3leo6f","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b56edd35adf85d665e65af4f9ec913ff8b838d079104accb7181510533ee0eb2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4OWRhZTA2ZS1mNjUyLTRkYzMtYmVhMy0xMDNjMGQ4OTk0NTEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIyNmM1N2FkYi1hMjUyLTQzNjAtODJmZi04MTU0NjI3YTEyODciLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2MWY4NjM5NDUzYjNhOTAwMGFiZGU1OWYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy8yNmM1N2FkYi1hMjUyLTQzNjAtODJmZi04MTU0NjI3YTEyODcvZXBpc29kZXMvODlkYWUwNmUtZjY1Mi00ZGMzLWJlYTMtMTAzYzBkODk5NDUxLzQyNzA2MTMwMy00NDEwMC0yLTA0OGI3MDkzMzZmNmFmMWIubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"In this episode, I dive deep into the fascinating intersections of science and spirituality. Are we all connected in ways that go beyond what we can see or measure? From the mysteries of quantum physics and consciousness studies to the neuroscience behind meditation and near-death experiences, I explore how science is beginning to reveal insights that resonate with ancient spiritual teachings. Join me as I discuss the interconnected nature of reality, the potential for meditation to rewire the brain, and groundbreaking studies on consciousness that challenge conventional ideas about the mind. Whether you're a science enthusiast, a spiritual seeker, or just curious, this episode offers a fresh perspective on the big questions about life, connection, and the universe. References: Quantum Physics and Consciousness: Bohm, David. Wholeness and the Implicate Order . Routledge, 1980. Schrödinger, Erwin. What is Life? Mind and Matter . Cambridge University Press, 1944. Meditation and Neuroplasticity: Lazar, Sara W., et al. \"Meditation experience is associated with increased cortical thickness.\" NeuroReport , 2005. Davidson, Richard J. Alterations in brain and immune function produced by mindfulness meditation . Psychosomatic Medicine, 2003. Consciousness Studies and Near-Death Experiences: Van Lommel, Pim. Consciousness Beyond Life: The Science of the Near-Death Experience . HarperOne, 2010. Psychedelic Studies: Griffiths, Roland R., et al. \"Psilocybin produces substantial and sustained decreases in depression and anxiety in patients with life-threatening cancer.\" Journal of Psychopharmacology , 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"In this episode, I dive deep into the fascinating intersections of science and spirituality. Are we all connected in ways that go beyond what we can see o…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":819,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/a-guided-life-6448135/episodes/the-science-of-spirituality-exploring-quantum-connections-consciousness-and-meditation/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-guided-life-6448135/the-science-of-spirituality-exploring-quantum-connections-consciousness-and-meditation.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}