In this episode, clinical psychologist and biofield researcher Dr. Shamini Jain reveals how cutting-edge science is validating what healers have known for millennia: consciousness, intention, and sound directly shape our biology. From Woo to True.

What is a biofield?

A field of energy and information surrounding living system, measurable through heart-brain synchronization, heart-rate variability (HRV), and physiological coherence. But biofield science isn't mystical; it's the intersection of quantum biology, neuroscience, and consciousness studies.

The conversation covers:

Coherence as measurable phenomenon

• ​Psychological coherence: internal cohesion with your emotions, relationships, and values
• ​Physiological coherence: synchronized heart rhythms between people, even at a distance (hyperscanning research)
• ​Heart-brain coherence: the measurable connection between cardiac and neural oscillations
• ​Why HeartMath's research on coherence is gaining mainstream acceptance

​ Healing mechanisms: From placebo to salutogenesis

• ​How intention, ritual, expectation, and conditioning activate the body's self-healing capacity
• ​Salutogenesis: the process of healing (vs. pathogenesis, the process of disease)
• ​Why energy healers say "I'm not doing anything—I'm a conduit"
• ​Measurable physiological shifts: cancer cells, heart-rate variability, autonomic nervous system tone

​ The science of distant healing

• ​Research on intention effects at a distance
• ​Dean Radin's random event generator studies during meditation
• ​Shamanic healing traditions and their physiological validation
• ​Why biofield science challenges reductionist medicine

​ Sound as medicine

• ​How chanting, mantras, and singing shift nervous system state
• ​The four levels of sound (Vedic understanding):

◦Vaikhari (spoken word)

◦Madhyama (mental speech)

◦Pashyanti (light, intuitive knowing)

◦Para (transcendent, soundless vibration)

• ​Physiological effects: oxytocin, endogenous opioids, vagal tone activation
• ​Shamini's album KaliYuga Blues and ecstatic singing at Iron Maiden tributes

Why this changes medicine

• ​Moving from "woo to true": the mission to validate ancient healing practices through modern science
• ​Consciousness and healing initiatives: measuring what was previously unmeasurable
• ​The implications for individualized, intention-based medicine
• ​How recognizing our deep interconnection—with each other and the earth—revolutionizes biology

Dr. Shamini Jain's mission is to build a science of healing that honors both rigorous measurement and the wisdom of ancient traditions. Her work bridges quantum biology, heart-brain research, and contemplative practice—proving that consciousness is not separate from matter, but fundamental to healing.

Why listen? If healing is measurable, if intention matters, if your consciousness shapes your body—then everything changes about how we approach medicine, therapy, and human potential.

Please check out the further Resources:

Shamini's Press kit https://www.shaminijain.com/about-me/press-kit

CHI: https://www.chi.is/

Homepage: https://www.shaminijain.com/

Book: https://www.shaminijain.com/book

Also check the linked Podcasts.

Substack of Host: https://thomasehmer1.substack.com/

DISCLAIMER: This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only.

Dr. Shamini Jain speaks in her personal capacity, not on behalf of any institution.

Nothing in this conversation constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Always consult with qualified healthcare professionals before making health decisions.

The views expressed are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the host's beliefs.

TOPICS: #BioFieldScience #HeartBrainCoherence #EnergyHealing #QuantumBiology #IntentionHealing #MantraHealing #SacredSound #ConsciousnessAndHealing #DrShaminiJain #HealingResearch #VagalTone #Salutogenesis #Coherence #AlternativeMedicine