Dr. Lisa Miller: The Science of Synchronicity, Signs & Intuition | Showing Up with Andy Grammer

What if the coincidences that stop you in your tracks are actually not so random? Clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Lisa Miller joins Andy Grammer to explore synchronicity, intuition, and spiritual connection. Andy shares how he’s felt his mother’s presence since her passing, while Lisa draws on genetic studies and brain research to reveal the science of showing up, linking spirituality with mental health and resilience. Together, they explore nurturing children’s spiritual lives and showing up for the people who need us most... including our own sweet selves. Dr. Lisa Miller is a professor at Columbia University and bestselling author of The Spiritual Child: The New Science on Parenting for Health and Lifelong Thriving and The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life. She is a leading scientist studying spirituality, mental health, and human thriving. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR BETTERHELP – Find a therapist who fits your needs at BetterHelp.com/showingup and get 10% off your first month. Promo Code: SHOWINGUP CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: Synchronicity and Spiritual Awakening 01:07 What Is Spirituality? The Science Behind It 04:10 Can Science Explain Spiritual Experiences? 07:02 Andy's Calling to Become a Musician 09:35 Signs from Andy's Mother After Her Death 12:03 Sponsor Break 13:41 Synchronicity: An Invitation to Participate in Miracles 16:21 How to Recognize and Follow Spiritual Guidance 17:28 The Science of Oneness and Spiritual Healing 21:00 Dr. Miller's Five-Year Struggle to Have Children 26:01 The Synchronicities That Led to Adoption 31:08 Creativity, Music, and Divine Inspiration 36:07 The Doors of Life, and Trail Angels 41:55 Creating Moments of Connection Through Music 44:16 How to Nurture Spirituality in Children 48:02 Why Are We Afraid to Talk About Spirituality? 51:08 Guided Spiritual Exercise: The Table of Love 53:09 Grief, Guidance, and Finding Joy in Difficult Times 56:19 A Bespoke Song for Jay, a Husband Who Always Shows Up FOLLOW US! Instagram: @showingupwithandy TikTok: @showingupwithandy Facebook: @showingupwithandy YouTube: @showingupwithandy WANT TO NOMINATE AN UNSUNG HERO? Know someone who shows up for others? Or maybe just needs a little pick-me-up? Nominate them as an Unsung Hero! Leave a short voicemail (max 60–90-seconds) at +1 (917) 540-0849, tell their story and leave plenty of details (it helps with the songwriting). Who knows, it just might turn it into a song just for them. Let’s show up for each other. SPONSOR US [email protected] SEND FAN CREATIONS, QUESTIONS, COMMENTS [email protected] CREDITS Executive Producer and Host: Andy Grammer Supervising Producer: Amanda Donenfeld Executive Produced by: Alanna Fagan, C3MGMT Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi, Companion Arts Studio Production: Omar de Armas, Rick Reveche, Companion Arts Design, Artwork and Graphics: Jack Sjogren, Aria Ghalili Companion Arts Video Editors: Micah Levin, Alex MacKenzie, and Niko Sonnberger Marketing: Olivia Mazurek Operations: Shawya Mogharabi, Ayana Douglas, Companion Arts Produced by: Companion Arts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices