Justin Otto
Justin Otto
Daniel Ingram and the Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium
Daniel Ingram and the Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium
Daniel Ingram and the Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium
Wednesday 26th June 2024
Dr. Daniel Ingram discusses the mission of the Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium and its impact on understanding spiritual experiences.
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Episode Overview
- The EPRC aims to provide a nuanced understanding of emergent phenomena.
- Practices like meditation and psychedelics can lead to these experiences.
- Mainstream medicine often misdiagnoses or misunderstands these phenomena.
- Clinicians need better tools and knowledge to support patients experiencing these states.
- There's an ongoing effort to secure funding for further research.
We're trying to compact thousands of years of spiritual and mystical and modern psychology into something we can actually look at.
In this fascinating episode of Dharma Junkie, host Justin Otto sits down with Dr. Daniel Ingram, a meditation master with decades of experience, to dive into the mission and importance of the Emergent Phenomenology Research Consortium (EPRC). The conversation kicks off with a light-hearted introduction but quickly shifts gears into the deep and often misunderstood world of emergent phenomena—those experiences that some might call 'spiritual', 'mystical', or 'energetic'. Dr.
Ingram sheds light on how practices like meditation, psychedelics, yoga, and prayer can lead to these phenomena and why understanding them is crucial for both practitioners and clinicians alike. Dr. Ingram recounts the origins of the EPRC, which started over five years ago in a Slack group with a few friends and has since grown into a significant project involving top minds from prestigious universities like Harvard, Yale, and Cambridge.
He shares how this consortium aims to provide a more nuanced approach to understanding and treating these experiences, which are often misdiagnosed or misunderstood in mainstream medicine. The episode also touches on the practical applications of this research. Dr. Ingram explains how clinicians can better support patients who experience these phenomena, balancing the risks and benefits while avoiding unnecessary pathologisation. There's also a humorous yet earnest plea for funding, including a shout-out to Elon Musk to support this groundbreaking work.
If you're curious about the intersection of spirituality, mental health, and clinical practice, this episode is a must-listen. It offers a unique perspective on how ancient practices can inform modern medicine and provides practical advice for those experiencing or treating emergent phenomena. So, why not take a break and tune in? You might just find some valuable insights—or at least a good laugh.