Deepak Chopra

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SUPER BRAIN 📘🧠

Oct 25, 2013·57,743 visitors

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Oct 25, 2013

Physician and best selling author, Deepak Chopra teams up with Harvard medical school professor, Dr. Rudy Tanzi, to teach you how to use the brain as a gateway for achieving health, happiness and spiritual growth.

Deepak Chopra · 6:00 PM

Hi Rudy. So happy to be here to discuss SUPER BRAIN and take questions from readers.

Rudy Tanzi · 6:00 PM

Likewise! Our brains are so incredibly powerful. SUPER BRAIN teaches you how to unleash its potential to achieve an optimal state of being – physically, emotionally, spiritually.

Deepak Chopra · 6:00 PM

Exactly. So shall we get started and share some of these so-called secrets? https://www.amazon.com/Super-Brain-Unleashing-Explosive-Well-Being/dp/0307956830

Rudy Tanzi · 6:01 PM

Yes, let's take some questions.

Rudy Tanzi · 6:01 PM

★ Spotlighted from Dawn Fedorowicz

“If one feels rather overwhelmed, submerged, in a difficult reality, is meditation sufficient to help align that individual to higher consciousness?”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:02 PM

On the Super Brain PBS show, we talk about the STOP acronym; Stop, Take 3 deep breaths and smile, Observe how you feel and Proceed with awareness and kindness.

Deepak Chopra · 6:02 PM

★ Spotlighted from Shankar Ganesh

“What is the role of Ajna Chakra (Pineal Gland) in health, emotions, brain development & spirituality development”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:06 PM

★ Spotlighted from Ryan Wilson

“This is a question for Rudy: have you found that the methods in your book help slow the onset of Alzheimers?”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:08 PM

In Super Brain Deepak and I write extensively on the best ways we currently know to reduce risk for Alzheimer's. Being mindful of thoughts and feelings will also induce new synaptic activity, which strenghtens the brain. Exercise and sleep too

Rudy Tanzi · 6:09 PM

★ Spotlighted from Jennifer Winters

“Why is is that science and spirituality are so often seen as conflicting? This strikes me as a false "either-or" situation. I'm glad to see them co-exist in this book.”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:10 PM

Thank you Jennifer. New science is often born out insights of intuition fed by spirituality.

Deepak Chopra · 6:10 PM

Rudy and I also developed the Dream Weaver APP that puts people in a meditative state and frequently also in the dream and sleep state. http://deepakchopradreamweaver.com/pages/the-app

Deepak Chopra · 6:11 PM

Right now he and I are speaking at a conference called "Science and Non-Duality" where scientists, philosophers, and spiritual people are gathered to discuss this very topic.

Deepak Chopra · 6:12 PM

Empathy creates balance in the Limbic brian and enhances homeostasis which is self-repair.

Rudy Tanzi · 6:13 PM

Empathy also creates linkage between the emotional and intellectual centers of the brain. In Super Brain we discuss this as a gateway to intuition.

Deepak Chopra · 6:13 PM

★ Spotlighted from Liz Williams

“Those who have Alzheimer's are often afraid as they become anxious when they are aware of the loss of what they used to understand. How can we help calm them?”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:14 PM

I can recommend the book "Learning to Speak Alzheimer's" by Koenig. The key is to not challenge with too many questions and just love them like you normally would.

Deepak Chopra · 6:15 PM

At The Chopra Center we recommend massage and music therapy also.

Rudy Tanzi · 6:15 PM

Especially music from the time when they were teenagers--this awakens long time memories.

Deepak Chopra · 6:16 PM

★ Spotlighted from Carla Musarra-Leonard

“Can you introduce someone to these concepts who may not be very comfortable with spirituality? If so, how would you do that?”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:16 PM

★ Spotlighted from Adam Semple

“I just wanted to start with saying that this book had a super impact on my life. Especially around the areas of anxiety and depression. Besides meditation and deep breathing, what other ways are there to find calmness when in overwhelm?”

Deepak Chopra · 6:16 PM

Carla - The best definition of spirituality is self-awareness. In my opinion no one objects to that term

Rudy Tanzi · 6:17 PM

Thanks for your kind words about Super Brain. Exercise, good sleep, social engagement with those you enjoy also help. But, mostly remember to observe your thoughts and feelings, learn and detach.

Deepak Chopra · 6:18 PM

Adam - Take a breathing break whenever you are feeling overwhelmed.

Deepak Chopra · 6:18 PM

★ Spotlighted from Marco Pacheco

“Are all brains hardwired for Enlightenment or through consciousness we have to self-hardwire our brians to affect us and the percived conscious Universe?”

Deepak Chopra · 6:18 PM

Marco - You are on target as usual.

Rudy Tanzi · 6:19 PM

But. remember the brain is never really hard-wired...changing all the time in response to experiences and how you choose to respond to them.

Deepak Chopra · 6:19 PM

★ Spotlighted from Jordan Birnbaum

“When we talk about creating our own universe, how do we account for people who are born into horrible circumstances? extreme poverty, famine, illness, despair?”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:19 PM

★ Spotlighted from Blake Ian

“I remember the day I learned my first breathing excursive while have an extreme anxiety attack, it was like a light at the end of the tunnel!”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:19 PM

★ Spotlighted from Julie Myers

“My grandmother, who suffered from dementia, would tell us she was dancing until 2 am! Even though she was in the nursing home. I thought that was a wonderful experience for her to relive and she must of had fun!”

Deepak Chopra · 6:20 PM

Jordan - The person is always a manifestation of the collective consciousness or eco-system. It is our job through love and compassion to help those not as fortunate as us. Please go to www.choprafoundation.org

Rudy Tanzi · 6:20 PM

Joyful long term memories can be a respite for later stage Alzheimer's patients, even if presented in a delusional manner. Anything positive, helps.

Deepak Chopra · 6:21 PM

★ Spotlighted from Melissa Jones

“I've embraced the idea, "I'm OK right now, and there is only right now." It works everytime to help me step back, assess the situation, and proceed calmly and rationally.”

Deepak Chopra · 6:22 PM

Melissa - Thank you for your comment. Present moment awareness always allows you to experience the fact that most of our struggles come from either remembering the past or imagining the future.

Rudy Tanzi · 6:22 PM

Melissa, the key is no regrets about the past and no anxiety about the future. Live in the present while learning from past and planning for future.

Deepak Chopra · 6:23 PM

★ Spotlighted from Dawn Fedorowicz

“How does a placid, gentle and peaceful individual (who repeatedly finds themselves in a situation where they are being bullied or picked upon) rise above the situation when peaceful, considered responses have only a temp effect on the aggressor?”

Deepak Chopra · 6:24 PM

Dawn - First of all learn to communicate non-violently even with the aggressor. It means firmly request them to change their behavior. Then get a group of people to support you that such behavior is not acceptable in that group.

Deepak Chopra · 6:24 PM

★ Spotlighted from Lina AbuSultan

“what is the future of the science among spiritual healing??”

Deepak Chopra · 6:25 PM

Spiritual healing is nothing other than returning to your baseline state of pure awareness. Pure awareness restores homeostasis which is self repair.

Rudy Tanzi · 6:26 PM

Much of spiritual healing is based on induced self-healing. We need to learn who to do this on our own. Positive perspective and the lessons in Super Brain can help.

Deepak Chopra · 6:27 PM

★ Spotlighted from Trey Williamson

“Just downloaded the book... This is going to be awesome!”

Deepak Chopra · 6:27 PM

Trey - Thank you for supporting our work

Rudy Tanzi · 6:27 PM

Trey, thanks--hope you enjoy Super Brain!

Deepak Chopra · 6:28 PM

★ Spotlighted from Jordan Birnbaum

“How can we use our personal brain power to trigger a shift in others?”

Deepak Chopra · 6:29 PM

Jordan - A shift in your consciousness in your state of being automatically influences other people around you. Not by what you say or do but by your presence.

Rudy Tanzi · 6:29 PM

★ Spotlighted from Jordan Birnbaum

“Does Super Brain promote traditional psycho-therapy?”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:29 PM

Jordan, yes in Super Brain we recommend psychotherapy for those who are deemed by the Doctors to need it.

Deepak Chopra · 6:29 PM

★ Spotlighted from Andrei Berman

“This is rather blunt but my 91 year old grandmother is dying...and is having a profoundly difficult time recognizing it...she's panicked even in a semi conscious state...how to calm her even if just a tad?”

Deepak Chopra · 6:30 PM

Music and also being present for her, holding her, giving her verbal and tactile messages of reassurance simply by your presence.

Rudy Tanzi · 6:30 PM

I fully agree

Deepak Chopra · 6:31 PM

★ Spotlighted from Carla Musarra-Leonard

“Can someone who is manic-depressive obtain the baseline state of pure awareness? What I am really asking is can this help someone I know, who is not spiritual and also manic-depressive?”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:32 PM

★ Spotlighted from Andrei Berman

“the presence thing he talks about is so true...certain people have that "aura" to them where they just appear unflappable...but how to cultivate it? that's the hard part...”

Deepak Chopra · 6:33 PM

In manic depressive which is bipolar disease. Pharmaceutical treatment can be of immense benefit. Meditation and self awareness are useful once a person has been stabilized through drug therapy.

Deepak Chopra · 6:33 PM

★ Spotlighted from Eric Goldsmith

“I am curious to hear dialogue between Deepak and Rudy which will allow us to gain insight on how the two of your worlds collided and what else you are collaborating on?”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:33 PM

The moment you notice you are not present, you are present...this from Deepak.

Deepak Chopra · 6:34 PM

We met at Ted Med the medical conference equivalent to TED.

Deepak Chopra · 6:34 PM

Rudy, Do we know where memory is stored?

Rudy Tanzi · 6:35 PM

Deepak, this is the first question you asked me and it's the most important in consciousness research. The answer is no. We know how memories are recorded and recalled in the brain but not how/where they are stored. Outside brain?

Deepak Chopra · 6:35 PM

★ Spotlighted from Marco Pacheco

“Are memories stored in the brain?... If not? Are they stored in "non locality"'...? if so, can we access other's people's memories by going to that level of awareness? Do we need their permission to do so?”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:37 PM

★ Spotlighted from Rachel Pietrangelo

“What made you two decide to collaborate on a book together? And how did you decide on where to start?”

Deepak Chopra · 6:37 PM

Rudy - According to ancient and wisdom traditions memories are stored as potential non-locally in what is referred to as the Akashic field. When we retrieve them they localize as the activity of our neural networks.

Deepak Chopra · 6:38 PM

★ Spotlighted from Eric Goldsmith

“i love that comment rudy”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:39 PM

Rachel, the first thing Deepak and I agreed upon regarding the brain, is that we are not our brains. The brain is an organ that serves us by bringing us sensations, images, feelings and thoughts. In Super Brain, we recommend to not identify with them

Rudy Tanzi · 6:39 PM

but observe them, learn from them and detach.

Deepak Chopra · 6:39 PM

★ Spotlighted from Huda Al Atassi

“What is your thought on antidepresants and how do you help someone get off of them”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:40 PM

★ Spotlighted from Eric Goldsmith

“Gentlemen and audience, i must say being present in this moment is pure joy and fascinating.”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:41 PM

★ Spotlighted from Shankar Ganesh

“I thought that Memories are stored in body's cells?”

Deepak Chopra · 6:41 PM

Anti depressants can be life saving in someone who has acute Psychosis. However if you are taking them for situational depression then of course the situation has to be addressed and you can gradually ween yourself off. Talk therapy is helpful.

Rudy Tanzi · 6:41 PM

★ Spotlighted from Blake Ian

“Everything is stored everywhere”

Deepak Chopra · 6:42 PM

You make a good point. It appears that way, however there is no theory for a cellular basis for memory. The cell in fact may be driven by memory which is being localized.

Rudy Tanzi · 6:43 PM

Shankar, just as we wonder how the brain can recall the image of your Mother's face, we must wonder how a protein in cell "remembers" where to go..?

Deepak Chopra · 6:43 PM

★ Spotlighted from Kara Jacinta Mateo

“What are your thoughts on childhood post traumatic stress disorder related to injury, how to over come these effects when the injury is still present.”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:44 PM

★ Spotlighted from Julie Myers

“Deepak, I agree that people who are suffering from situational depression need to address the situation. All the drugs in the world will not help you until you face what is really wrong.”

Deepak Chopra · 6:44 PM

There are new technologies being developed for Post Traumatic Stress disorder. We are going to test Dream Weaver for this. Trans cranial ultra sound is also being tested for this.

Rudy Tanzi · 6:44 PM

★ Spotlighted from Dawn Fedorowicz

“Following Rachel P's question: is it possible then to reach any other being with empathy and compassion, ie an autistic and troubled friend of mine?”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:45 PM

Of course, there are non-verbal ways of communicating...attention, affection, love, empathy...

Deepak Chopra · 6:45 PM

★ Spotlighted from Rachel Pietrangelo

“Can you all touch upon the sensation of guilt. Is there a way to combat the emotional weight if you're having trouble locating an exact source? For instance, if you're feeling an unreasonable amount of guilt for something very benign...”

Deepak Chopra · 6:47 PM

Rachel - When you feel guilt you should ask yourself who is hurting and then forgive yourself no matter what the issue is.

Deepak Chopra · 6:47 PM

★ Spotlighted from Andrei Berman

“Very curious what the two of you feel about sleep issues. Broadly speaking, do we know enough to be able to say with reasonable certainty how to "cure" sleep ills or do you think they relate back to deeper, oft-times unaddressed psychological issues?”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:47 PM

Andrei, sleep disorders can be very serious and often require clinical intervention. Sleep, especially as we get older is critical for brain health.

Rudy Tanzi · 6:48 PM

Deep slow wave sleep helps consolidates long term memories and reduce Alzheimer's pathology. It is important to try to get 8 hours of sleep per night.

Deepak Chopra · 6:48 PM

Andrei - I suggest trying our Dream Weaver APP http://deepakchopradreamweaver.com/pages/the-app

Deepak Chopra · 6:49 PM

★ Spotlighted from Melissa Jones

“I've been hearing about recent findings around the discovery of the part of the brain that houses self-awareness. What is your take on it - have they found the road map to the mind?”

Deepak Chopra · 6:49 PM

★ Spotlighted from Tawkers Admin

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Deepak Chopra · 6:50 PM

★ Spotlighted from Julie Myers

“I am going to download the Dream Weaver app. I have a horrible time staying asleep.”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:50 PM

Melissa, self-awareness is our greatest gift. Self-awareness is represented in the brain in the frontal cortex, but it's source is in consciousness..

Deepak Chopra · 6:50 PM

Julie - It should help you with meditation, relaxation, and dreaming.

Rudy Tanzi · 6:51 PM

★ Spotlighted from ed goldsmith

“Hit return too soon...called away from TAWK however I cannot wait to read and learn from all who have participated. Being part of history is just AWESOME!”

Deepak Chopra · 6:52 PM

★ Spotlighted from Julie Myers

“Thank you for everything you do, Deepak & Rudy!”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:52 PM

Deepak and I immensely enjoyed writing Super Brain and now working on Super Genes!

Deepak Chopra · 6:52 PM

Julie - Thank you for engaging with us!

Deepak Chopra · 6:53 PM

Rudy, Especially with what you have told me about insights into self directed evolution. I feel excited about sharing breakthrough insights in our forthcoming book SUPER GENES

Rudy Tanzi · 6:53 PM

Melissa asked about mapping the mind. Maybe after Super Genes, Deepak and I need to write "Super Mind"

Deepak Chopra · 6:53 PM

★ Spotlighted from Jordan Birnbaum

“Why do I go through periods in which I remember my dreams quite fully, and then go through long stretches in which I can't remember them at all?”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:54 PM

Jordan, if REM is very active closer to when you are about to wake up, you remember dreams better. So, it may to do with you sleep cycle and how close REM is to your wake up time.

Deepak Chopra · 6:55 PM

★ Spotlighted from Dan Cutler

“I love how you're able to marry the "scientific" side of the brain with the "spiritual" side (not that one can ever separate the two). What scientific developments do you foresee on the horizon?”

Deepak Chopra · 6:55 PM

Rudy - It has been fun collaborating with you. Certainly we have both learnt more together about both science and spirituality.

Deepak Chopra · 6:56 PM

★ Spotlighted from Melissa Jones

“"Super Mind" - yes, please!”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:56 PM

Dan, we hope to see a future for the science of consciousness...answering the "hard problem" of where consciousness and memories are stored. How do we tap into each others consciousness remotely...dreams, etc..all big questions for future science.

Deepak Chopra · 6:57 PM

Melissa - Our next book is Super Genes!

Rudy Tanzi · 6:57 PM

You have all been great to tawk with. Really enjoyed it! Thanks!!

Deepak Chopra · 6:58 PM

Thank you for joining us today! Let's keep the conversation going.

Rudy Tanzi · 6:58 PM

★ Spotlighted from Jordan Birnbaum

“@Melissa - nice job inspiring the next book!”

Deepak Chopra · 6:58 PM

★ Spotlighted from Dawn Fedorowicz

“Thank you Deepak, Rudy and participants, this is a wonderful experience”

Deepak Chopra · 6:58 PM

★ Spotlighted from Jordan Birnbaum

“Eventually, you guys are going to get to Super Man!”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:59 PM

★ Spotlighted from Julie Myers

“Thank you Deepak and Rudy! What an interesting and inspiring tawk!”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:59 PM

★ Spotlighted from Blake Ian

“Deepak this was truly a Non Local conversation. Hope you both enjoyed!”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:59 PM

★ Spotlighted from Jordan Birnbaum

“I'll be reading Super Brain this weekend!”

Rudy Tanzi · 6:59 PM

★ Spotlighted from Helene Paradis

“So much Inspiration & Food for thought ! Many Thanks & Namaste.”

Rudy Tanzi · 7:00 PM

★ Spotlighted from Danny Workman

“Fabulous”

Deepak Chopra · 5:30 PM

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Trey WilliamsonOct 23, 2020, 2:53 PM★ Spotlighted

Just downloaded the book... This is going to be awesome!

Petra GebraadOct 23, 2020, 5:01 PM

Test

Ryan WilsonOct 23, 2020, 6:24 PM

Looking forward to this.

Ryan WilsonOct 23, 2020, 6:26 PM★ Spotlighted

This is a question for Rudy: have you found that the methods in your book help slow the onset of Alzheimers?

Jennifer WintersOct 23, 2020, 9:02 PM★ Spotlighted

Why is is that science and spirituality are so often seen as conflicting? This strikes me as a false "either-or" situation. I'm glad to see them co-exist in this book.

Daniela DeaOct 23, 2020, 9:48 PM

I am looking forward to this amazing conversation <3

Lauri ChertokOct 24, 2020, 4:06 PM

This should be fascinating

Cristian ContiniOct 25, 2020, 12:08 AM

very interesting

Michael HauptmanOct 25, 2020, 4:55 PM

Only 1 hour to go! this is going to be incredible! Thinking of the questions I want to ask Deepak!

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Marco PachecoOct 25, 2020, 5:11 PM

If we live in an observer-participatory Universe, would it mean that how we deal with our own consciousness is manifested not only in the brain but also in the reality that we percive and if so, can we consciously change markets?

Lina AbuSultanOct 25, 2020, 5:46 PM★ Spotlighted

what is the future of the science among spiritual healing??

Eric GoldsmithOct 25, 2020, 5:56 PM

there is an element of ethical eavesdropping going on here, can't wait!

ed goldsmithOct 25, 2020, 5:57 PM

Just yesterday I wrote in my journal " changing the world begins with changing self. The momentum of others begin to influence others and the world changes" today I get to sit and watch 2 people who are accomplishing this each day!

Eric GoldsmithOct 25, 2020, 5:58 PM

goldsmith, is that u?

ed goldsmithOct 25, 2020, 5:58 PM

Wow Eric was typing at the same time I was...now that's cool!

Dawn FedorowiczOct 25, 2020, 5:58 PM★ Spotlighted

If one feels rather overwhelmed, submerged, in a difficult reality, is meditation sufficient to help align that individual to higher consciousness?

ed goldsmithOct 25, 2020, 5:59 PM

Yup the GOLDSMITHS are in the house

Shankar GaneshOct 25, 2020, 6:00 PM★ Spotlighted

What is the role of Ajna Chakra (Pineal Gland) in health, emotions, brain development & spirituality development

Jordan BirnbaumOct 25, 2020, 6:00 PM★ Spotlighted

When we talk about creating our own universe, how do we account for people who are born into horrible circumstances? extreme poverty, famine, illness, despair?

Julie MyersOct 25, 2020, 6:11 PM

I have heard that learnning sign language helps you combat Alzheimer's disease.

Julie MyersOct 25, 2020, 6:11 PM

Sorry. "learning"

Liz WilliamsOct 25, 2020, 6:11 PM★ Spotlighted

Those who have Alzheimer's are often afraid as they become anxious when they are aware of the loss of what they used to understand. How can we help calm them?

Jordan BirnbaumOct 25, 2020, 6:13 PM

So caring for others actually leads to self-healing in the brain? That's so cool!

Adam SempleOct 25, 2020, 6:13 PM★ Spotlighted

I just wanted to start with saying that this book had a super impact on my life. Especially around the areas of anxiety and depression. Besides meditation and deep breathing, what other ways are there to find calmness when in overwhelm?

Jordan BirnbaumOct 25, 2020, 6:13 PM

that's great @Adam

Carla Musarra-LeonardOct 25, 2020, 6:13 PM★ Spotlighted

Can you introduce someone to these concepts who may not be very comfortable with spirituality? If so, how would you do that?

Liz WilliamsOct 25, 2020, 6:16 PM

Ah, music is a good idea.

Julie MyersOct 25, 2020, 6:16 PM

It is hard to handle when a loved one who has Alzheimer's or Dementia do not recognize you. I think it is important to not take it personally.

Marco PachecoOct 25, 2020, 6:17 PM★ Spotlighted

Are all brains hardwired for Enlightenment or through consciousness we have to self-hardwire our brians to affect us and the percived conscious Universe?

Liz WilliamsOct 25, 2020, 6:17 PM

I do not consider myself at all spiritual, but I just substitute caring about other people for spirituality.

Julie MyersOct 25, 2020, 6:17 PM★ Spotlighted

My grandmother, who suffered from dementia, would tell us she was dancing until 2 am! Even though she was in the nursing home. I thought that was a wonderful experience for her to relive and she must of had fun!

Carla Musarra-LeonardOct 25, 2020, 6:17 PM

Thank you.

Dawn FedorowiczOct 25, 2020, 6:18 PM★ Spotlighted

How does a placid, gentle and peaceful individual (who repeatedly finds themselves in a situation where they are being bullied or picked upon) rise above the situation when peaceful, considered responses have only a temp effect on the aggressor?

Blake IanOct 25, 2020, 6:18 PM★ Spotlighted

I remember the day I learned my first breathing excursive while have an extreme anxiety attack, it was like a light at the end of the tunnel!

Adam SempleOct 25, 2020, 6:18 PM

Thanks guys. An honor to hear from both of you.

Liz WilliamsOct 25, 2020, 6:20 PM

Not all of the memories of people suffering from dementia are sweet ones, although it is nice when they are.

Melissa JonesOct 25, 2020, 6:21 PM★ Spotlighted

I've embraced the idea, "I'm OK right now, and there is only right now." It works everytime to help me step back, assess the situation, and proceed calmly and rationally.

Jordan BirnbaumOct 25, 2020, 6:21 PM

@Melissa - that's an excellent tactic

Julie MyersOct 25, 2020, 6:22 PM

@Melissa. Yes, just facing "right now" can help calm our fears. What a great idea!

Jordan BirnbaumOct 25, 2020, 6:23 PM★ Spotlighted

How can we use our personal brain power to trigger a shift in others?

Julie MyersOct 25, 2020, 6:23 PM

Do you think people with alzheimer's have suffered loss and focus on the past too much?

Liz WilliamsOct 25, 2020, 6:25 PM

I think that we have to remember that sometimes bad things happen, no matter how aware we are and how mindfully we live. And we have to accept that too.

Dawn FedorowiczOct 25, 2020, 6:25 PM

Deepak- thank you! Am working through Super Brain and it has come at the right time in my life. Am looking forward to working through more and more as I read.

Jordan BirnbaumOct 25, 2020, 6:27 PM★ Spotlighted

Does Super Brain promote traditional psycho-therapy?

Eric GoldsmithOct 25, 2020, 6:27 PM★ Spotlighted

I am curious to hear dialogue between Deepak and Rudy which will allow us to gain insight on how the two of your worlds collided and what else you are collaborating on?

Andrei BermanOct 25, 2020, 6:28 PM★ Spotlighted

This is rather blunt but my 91 year old grandmother is dying...and is having a profoundly difficult time recognizing it...she's panicked even in a semi conscious state...how to calm her even if just a tad?

Carla Musarra-LeonardOct 25, 2020, 6:28 PM★ Spotlighted

Can someone who is manic-depressive obtain the baseline state of pure awareness? What I am really asking is can this help someone I know, who is not spiritual and also manic-depressive?

Carla Musarra-LeonardOct 25, 2020, 6:29 PM

Deepak's response to Jordon is deep!

Andrei BermanOct 25, 2020, 6:29 PM★ Spotlighted

the presence thing he talks about is so true...certain people have that "aura" to them where they just appear unflappable...but how to cultivate it? that's the hard part...

Julie MyersOct 25, 2020, 6:31 PM

I would guess the music should be something that your grandmother enjoys.

Julie MyersOct 25, 2020, 6:32 PM

Some people's auras are exhausting!

Jordan BirnbaumOct 25, 2020, 6:32 PM

LOL @Julie - I completely agree about the exhausting auras!

Carla Musarra-LeonardOct 25, 2020, 6:33 PM

Thank you again.

Eric GoldsmithOct 25, 2020, 6:33 PM★ Spotlighted

i love that comment rudy

Marco PachecoOct 25, 2020, 6:34 PM★ Spotlighted

Are memories stored in the brain?... If not? Are they stored in "non locality"'...? if so, can we access other's people's memories by going to that level of awareness? Do we need their permission to do so?

Rachel PietrangeloOct 25, 2020, 6:34 PM★ Spotlighted

What made you two decide to collaborate on a book together? And how did you decide on where to start?

Huda Al Atassi Oct 25, 2020, 6:36 PM★ Spotlighted

What is your thought on antidepresants and how do you help someone get off of them

Shankar GaneshOct 25, 2020, 6:37 PM★ Spotlighted

I thought that Memories are stored in body's cells?

Blake IanOct 25, 2020, 6:38 PM★ Spotlighted

Everything is stored everywhere

Jordan BirnbaumOct 25, 2020, 6:38 PM

Is there any scientific basis for the collective subconscious? Can we actually tap into each other's minds non-verbally?

Eric GoldsmithOct 25, 2020, 6:39 PM★ Spotlighted

Gentlemen and audience, i must say being present in this moment is pure joy and fascinating.

Julie MyersOct 25, 2020, 6:39 PM

ABSOLUTELY @Eric!

Dawn FedorowiczOct 25, 2020, 6:40 PM★ Spotlighted

Following Rachel P's question: is it possible then to reach any other being with empathy and compassion, ie an autistic and troubled friend of mine?

Eric GoldsmithOct 25, 2020, 6:40 PM

when i learned to be present thru TM my efficiency levels increased dramatically and the old self dissipated quickly

Eric GoldsmithOct 25, 2020, 6:41 PM

@blake, that was written by Max hauptman, google him

Dawn FedorowiczOct 25, 2020, 6:41 PM

@ Eric - its amazing and an expansive experience!

Andrei BermanOct 25, 2020, 6:41 PM

Man, I would think some of the 48000 people reading this would want to join the audience and pose questions...pretty great opportunity.

Kara Jacinta MateoOct 25, 2020, 6:41 PM★ Spotlighted

What are your thoughts on childhood post traumatic stress disorder related to injury, how to over come these effects when the injury is still present.

Michael HauptmanOct 25, 2020, 6:42 PM

Memories are not stored- we have to re-remember them everytime. So much that the more often you recall a memory, the more degraded from the original it actually is. like a photocopy

Michael HauptmanOct 25, 2020, 6:42 PM

so the memories you actually think about least are the only ones that are close to real!. thank you radiolab

Julie MyersOct 25, 2020, 6:42 PM★ Spotlighted

Deepak, I agree that people who are suffering from situational depression need to address the situation. All the drugs in the world will not help you until you face what is really wrong.

Julie MyersOct 25, 2020, 6:44 PM

I suffered from situational depression for years. Luckily, I found a method for me that helped face my fears.

Dawn FedorowiczOct 25, 2020, 6:44 PM

Re transplanted organs and the phenomenon of transferred memories and intelligence - is this a good example of memories being stored everywhere?

Rachel PietrangeloOct 25, 2020, 6:44 PM★ Spotlighted

Can you all touch upon the sensation of guilt. Is there a way to combat the emotional weight if you're having trouble locating an exact source? For instance, if you're feeling an unreasonable amount of guilt for something very benign...

Jordan BirnbaumOct 25, 2020, 6:44 PM

great question, @rachel!

Huda Al Atassi Oct 25, 2020, 6:45 PM

What process you advise on weening off anti depresants

Andrei BermanOct 25, 2020, 6:45 PM★ Spotlighted

Very curious what the two of you feel about sleep issues. Broadly speaking, do we know enough to be able to say with reasonable certainty how to "cure" sleep ills or do you think they relate back to deeper, oft-times unaddressed psychological issues?

Marco PachecoOct 25, 2020, 6:47 PM

Is Prophecy the actualization of amplitude probability events in non locality potentia that is retrived by our neural networks? Can we change those probabilities? all of them?...

Jordan BirnbaumOct 25, 2020, 6:47 PM

But can't guilt be a good thing? Leading us back to our morality?

Melissa JonesOct 25, 2020, 6:47 PM★ Spotlighted

I've been hearing about recent findings around the discovery of the part of the brain that houses self-awareness. What is your take on it - have they found the road map to the mind?

Eric GoldsmithOct 25, 2020, 6:47 PM

@great questions Andrei

ed goldsmithOct 25, 2020, 6:47 PM

I was

Tawkers AdminOct 25, 2020, 6:48 PM★ Spotlighted

What a great Tawk happening! - Remember to check out the book SUPER BRAIN here http://amzn.to/18kRmgf

Andrei BermanOct 25, 2020, 6:48 PM

going off of what Rachel said, I'm curious" what if your guilt is more justified and less benign...not cripplingly awful but healthy guilt...and yet the healthy guilt becomes crippling to the point where you can't move forward...how to reconile

Julie MyersOct 25, 2020, 6:49 PM★ Spotlighted

I am going to download the Dream Weaver app. I have a horrible time staying asleep.

Kara Jacinta MateoOct 25, 2020, 6:50 PM

Will Dream Weaver app help with nerve injuries?Can the trans cranial ultra sound help with jaw disorders that cause inflammation around the cranial nerves?

ed goldsmithOct 25, 2020, 6:50 PM★ Spotlighted

Hit return too soon...called away from TAWK however I cannot wait to read and learn from all who have participated. Being part of history is just AWESOME!

Tawkers AdminOct 25, 2020, 6:50 PM

After the Tawk why not start your own! Click that blue Start a Tawk button in the top right of the screen and invite anyone on Tawkers to have a Tawk with you. You can invite all your friends, fans and followers across the web to join!

Julie MyersOct 25, 2020, 6:51 PM★ Spotlighted

Thank you for everything you do, Deepak & Rudy!

Jordan BirnbaumOct 25, 2020, 6:51 PM★ Spotlighted

Why do I go through periods in which I remember my dreams quite fully, and then go through long stretches in which I can't remember them at all?

Dan CutlerOct 25, 2020, 6:53 PM★ Spotlighted

I love how you're able to marry the "scientific" side of the brain with the "spiritual" side (not that one can ever separate the two). What scientific developments do you foresee on the horizon?

Melissa JonesOct 25, 2020, 6:55 PM★ Spotlighted

"Super Mind" - yes, please!

Jordan BirnbaumOct 25, 2020, 6:55 PM

Is sleep more productive if you wake closer to your REM cycle and have an easier time remembering your dreams?

Jordan BirnbaumOct 25, 2020, 6:55 PM★ Spotlighted

@Melissa - nice job inspiring the next book!

Jordan BirnbaumOct 25, 2020, 6:57 PM★ Spotlighted

Eventually, you guys are going to get to Super Man!

Dawn FedorowiczOct 25, 2020, 6:58 PM★ Spotlighted

Thank you Deepak, Rudy and participants, this is a wonderful experience

Julie MyersOct 25, 2020, 6:58 PM★ Spotlighted

Thank you Deepak and Rudy! What an interesting and inspiring tawk!

Jordan BirnbaumOct 25, 2020, 6:58 PM

Thanks @Dawn - you were great too!

Eric GoldsmithOct 25, 2020, 6:58 PM

@jordan, quite sharp witted

Blake IanOct 25, 2020, 6:59 PM★ Spotlighted

Deepak this was truly a Non Local conversation. Hope you both enjoyed!

Dawn FedorowiczOct 25, 2020, 6:59 PM

A friend's mother was in a coma for about a week, during which time we continued to hold her hands, talk to her as if she were conscious... and she recalled much of what we said

Jordan BirnbaumOct 25, 2020, 6:59 PM★ Spotlighted

I'll be reading Super Brain this weekend!

Helene ParadisOct 25, 2020, 6:59 PM★ Spotlighted

So much Inspiration & Food for thought ! Many Thanks & Namaste.

Danny WorkmanOct 25, 2020, 6:59 PM★ Spotlighted

Fabulous

Jamie MoodyOct 25, 2020, 7:02 PM

Thank you for a truly inspiring tawk. I will be reading the book this week.

Shankar GaneshOct 25, 2020, 7:13 PM

Fabulous Interaction & Chat by Rudy and Deepak! Thanks to both of you

vivian mcinernyOct 25, 2020, 9:11 PM

Any suggestions for focusing scattered thinking?

Leia KnappOct 25, 2020, 9:45 PM

I enjoyed this, however I enjoy it even more when I can hear the people's voices. Enlightening in a different way (and I am talking about using Tawkers)

Diana KotzOct 25, 2020, 9:48 PM

I would like to know if you believe that Schizophrenia a mental illness that can be reversed?

Johnathonfall thethirdApr 27, 2021, 1:01 AM

It would be nice if there was more talk about the symptoms, causes and the many solutions to dealing with PTSD and how children are affected.

Johnathonfall thethirdMay 8, 2021, 11:51 PM

How do we get that brain charged up and almost like new for the older ones?