The Science Behind Manifestation, Gratitude, Affirmations & The Impact of Stress: In Conversation with Dr Tara Swart

In this week's episode Kelsey is joined by Dr Tara Swart - neuroscientist, medical doctor, executive advisor, senior lecturer at MIT Sloan, podcast host, and author of her best-selling book ‘The Source’. 

Tune into this insightful, educational and ultra empowering episode to hear Dr Swart’s journey to how she got where she is today, her take on manifestation, gratitude, positive psychology, different types of stress and the impact it has on our bodies. 

You will not want to miss this one! 

• Read Dr Swart’s book The Source – an incredible toolkit for unlocking our minds and reaching our fullest potential – here: https://www.taraswart.com/the-source/ 
• Follow Dr Swart on Instagram: @drtaraswart

0:30 - Introduction 
1:35 - Dr Tara Swart’s background & journey
7:50 - The science behind manifestation 
12:50 - Religion & manifestation 
13:20 - Mind body interaction & to how to boost manifestation 
14:50 - Tools & ways to begin manifesting 
18:40 - Affirmations
23:20 - Importance of intention 
27:35 - Why gratitude is good for you 
30:30 - Positive psychology  
32:00 - First thing to do in the morning 
25:00 - Honouring yourself and what your body needs
37:10 - What is stress & different types of stress
39:28 - What happens when your body is stressed 
43:40 - Importance & impact of journaling and how to get started 
49:55 - Finding your purpose & Dr Swart’s final thoughts