Neurosurgeon: How To Use Your Brain For Manifestation | Dr. James Doty

Neurosurgeon and Stanford Professor, Dr. James Doty, shares the scientific and real-world approach to manifesting the life you ultimately want, in this week's episode of The Light Watkins Show.

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:44 - How James navigated alcoholism
00:04:09 - What trauma does to the human body
00:11:22 - The reality around achieving success
00:17:48 - Why stress is ALWAYS present in modern society
00:20:11 - Why we're living in a negative world
00:27:50 - You're manifesting wrong
00:32:57 - Religion from a scientific POV
00:41:35 - The best way to think about success
00:44:40 - The power of perspective
00:50:16 - Pursue your goals passionately no matter what
00:53:59 - How James' first book became a bestseller
00:59:13 - Why always lead with generosity
01:04:43 - Why people with lots of money are unhappy
01:13:59 - The biggest misconception around manifesting
01:20:41 - Never say these words...

[vicsoyars]

Its so enlightenung to reakiaze how much our childhood we bring with us thru out i lives

[nelieaucamp]

What a kind man. Huge gratitude towards every person promoting compassion.

[joanmariz]

Never heard of either of these men, however this was a very good -REAL podcast. I appreciate the authenticity.

[BettyA-bopg]

I had an alcoholic, narcissistic mother that was extremely critical of me and always telling I was somehow more frail than other children. My father was in the military and he had a hair trigger temper. I was anxious and depressed from a very early age. My life has been one anxiety producing episode after the next. I don’t know remember anyone reaching out to help me. That is what has made me feel totally alone at sea all my life. I am the only constant so I have to bear the responsibility for the failure of my life. What you say is true, but I don’t think I am going to make it to I am worthy this time around. I am 77. May you reach people who are still salvageable. Yes, people often dislike me for no apparent reason and that must come from my energy., which for the most part I am unaware of. Just watched a movie that raked it all up. Wish I hadn’t.

[rosedervis]

I could listen to him all day. Very interesting and his books are amazing 🤩

[BettyA-bopg]

Yes, caring for others does make me feel better about life. Doesn’t take away the chronic anxiety.

[dime]

The problem in life is narcissism. It’s not that some people are more beautiful or stronger or talented, it’s narcissism that tricks others to be giving to them, but they only take. The end. This was good, and I want to point out narcissism is what triggers all bullshit for humans. Period.

[UserHandle]

You have some very good points about parents lacking coping skills, and forgiving them. Also, the science related to the body. Habit formation, Repetition, points out the self focused mindset, overcoming by serving others, having gratitude

[ozarkcyn]

I wouldn't be alive today after the hell I've been through for the last seven years if Divine Intervention had not protected me which IS in the universe. There's PLENTY of life in the universe.

[ionagibbons]

I very much hear and understand what Dr. Doty is saying as I work in adult education where I see everyday how the way you see yourself has real physical change and outcomes. The way of the mind is an enormous powerhouse for every human on this planet. But I also have to say even though I can’t prove the spiritual things that have happened to me but I can see their presence. This could be discounted as randomness but when you do the math on probability you find the level of randomness defies the maths particularly once you get to middle age it somehow increases. So the universe I feel is a whole intelligence of its own but I also feel we have all that intelligence inside us. I say feel because as strange and spooky and unexplainable as this sounds I actually feel it like a biological feeling. It has been this feeling I think has opened my brain up to think out a problem in a way I was never able to do when younger. Is this wisdom? Maybe but as much as I feel I am the author of my own wisdom I feel like it was also revealed unto me by the universe. That makes me feel connected. I used to feel lonely and isolated from a young age but I don’t feel that now that I recognise my life is part of revealings to me. The universe has intelligence and mystery I can’t really fathom but I feel privileged to be a part of it despite the sadnesses that have happened. I can’t explain why feelings exist but the feeling of being connected to the universe even though I can’t explain how that happens is like something that feels solid or makes you feel grounded more rational and does feed positivity. But there is a lot of sense in what the Doctor says but for me I have found there is an even bigger and brighter picture out there too. I defiantly think we are all designed to access that part too.

[denise-bonnettejones]

This is my 1st video of yours & I LOVE THIS INTERVIEW. THUS, KEEP UP YOUR GREAT WORK, BROTHER 👍🏽🤞🕉☮️😊

[kyleadoup]

Deep breathing and body scanning I have found are the best ways for me to activate my parasympathetic nervous system.

[nananom]

Intellectual analysis of the universe is making this fine man a novice of life.

[xmartinez]

I am moved by Dr. Doty’s dedication and compassion. Thank you!

[nicolebray]

Small actions can have a huge impact...and we may never know. That really hit me. Thank you both for the beautiful conversation.

[gnrncrue]

Incredible and profound interview, especially enjoyed Dr dissecting 'common' spiritual and religious indoctrinations of our times. Great critical question to Dr @ 1:13:59, and his dispelling the false narratives of 'manifesting' many of us are likely tired of. And Dr's final words that he leaves us with, meant to guide us to our purpose on earth; to truly contribute ourselves to others during our time here.

[melliecrann-gaoth]

Here I am again 😌 . I am very glad to hear that the young woman who has graduated from medical school is going to a psychiatrist. She has so much to bring that will stretch beyond the DSM and support many people to be more than a diagnostician and a diagnosis. 🌱

[zhilahaghbin]

Thank you both, I have been fascinated by interviews of Dr. Doty, and have ordered his books and reading them, while I 100% agree with you Dr. Doty, it just came to mind that the argument of "in order to manifest your intentions, it has to serve humanity for it to work ", how does one explains those who commit serial acts of evil, imagine the types of evils, though their intentions has nothing to do with humanity or service to it, why are many of such evil minded individuals are "successful" in manifesting their intentions? thanks for your response

[MattBradshaw-hmzr]

The dr is a life saver and your interview style is refreshing as you make it about your guest not you and you don’t try to control the direction that way who no’s where it goes

[allinaday]

As a first time viewer, this is the most enjoyable first view of a show, ever. Thank you.🙏