#107 - Jeff Lieberman on Human Flourishing, Learning Quantum Mechanics before Emotions, Well-Being in Young Adults, & the Intersection of Science and Spirituality

Jeff received four degrees at MIT (Physics, Math, Mech E and Robotics). He hosted “Time Warp” on the Discovery Channel about the wonders of science, and made large-scale art for 15 years.

 

By external measures, he was incredibly successful. But inside, something was missing. This disconnect led him to a deep depression in high school, and chronic pain for almost 20 years after that.

 

Jeff learned quantum mechanics before learning about his emotions. He marvels at the fact that we can measure the external universe to 10-decimal accuracy, but most of us don’t learn about our insides: our emotions, what leads to flourishing, how to take great care of ourselves. Years of personal exploration transformed him, leading to a determination to not have the road to joy be difficult for others to find.

 

He has spent the last 15 years training in meditation, personal development, and group dynamics for well being, facilitating high school students through a 3-week intensive and adults through an 18-month program. He speaks around the world on the topics of art, science, education, healing, and consciousness. See more of his work at bea.st.

 

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You can connect with Jeff on:

• Website: https://www.sleepawake.camp/
  
  
• His TED Talk on Science & Spirituality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0--_R6xThs
  
  
• The Large-Scale Art he’s Created: https://bea.st/
  
  
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepawake.camp/
  
  
  

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Resources/People Mentioned:

• The Body Keeps the Score - Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
• Buddha's Brain - Rick Hanson
• The Myth of Normal - Gabor Maté MD
• Wilhelm Reich
• Scott Kiloby
• Bill Plotkin