
The mindbodygreen Podcast 621: Mindset, manifestation & the science of belief | Tara Swart, M.D., Ph.D.
Oct 26, 2025
Tara Swart, M.D., Ph.D., is a neuroscientist, medical doctor, and bestselling author known for blending science and spirituality. In this engaging conversation, she shares personal experiences of intuition and synchronicity, arguing that everyone can harness these skills. Tara discusses the importance of mindset shifts, turning manifestation into actionable goals, and the role of community in personal growth. She also offers practical advice on recognizing signs and emphasizes nurturing emotional health while navigating life's challenges.
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NDEs Have Consistent Patterns
- Tens of thousands of documented near-death experiences show recurring themes that science cannot ignore.
- Swart combines professional curiosity with personal experience to explore consciousness at the border of life and death.
Use Your Body To Hear Intuition
- Strengthen intuition by reconnecting with your body through somatic practices like yoga, drumming, or sound bowls.
- Notice visceral signals (goosebumps, butterflies, shivers) as actionable cues from your intuition.
Reset With Gratitude To Regain Clarity
- When anxiety dysregulates you, reset with a gratitude practice to restore prefrontal regulation and clearer decision-making.
- Change your mindset toward surrender and resilience to make better choices and invite different outcomes.









