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Science and Spirituality for the CuriousEp 1.3: What Does Neuroscience Contribute to Our Understanding of the Human Soul?Send us a text Richard’s guest for this episode is Dr. Hermina Nedelescu, a neuroscientist at the Scripps Institute. Hermina is a third-generation scientist from Romania. Her current research focuses on neural circuits and their role in emotional responses to drug use and sexual abuse. Hermina is also an Orthodox Christian, currently pursuing her Masters degree at the Center for Theology and Natural Sciences in Berkeley. In our conversation, Hermina noted that the word, “soul,” was initially a pre-Christian terms that was later adopted into Christian language. Instead of “soul,” neuroscientists more often use the ter...2025-04-2841 min
Thriving In Christ | Professional Women, High Level Habits, Resilience, Burnout, Stress, Grief148 | Exploring the Brain's Mysteries through Faith: Renewal Conversation with Dr. Hermina NedelescuThere is something really special, almost mystical, about hearing how God is unfolding in other people's lives and how they co-create with the Holy Spirit.
And this week I have the joy of sharing with you one such amazing conversation with a Romanian born Neuroscientist, whose research uncovers the brain's role in abnormal behaviors and human psychopathology: Dr. Hermina Nedelescu
Dr. Hermina's journey is driven by her "curiosity of things in life", especially about the brain and behavior, and by her profound love for God.
She is passionate about bridging the GAP between...2024-08-3053 min
OCAMPROCAMPR 2021: Covid and the ChurchModerator: Gayle Woloschak, PhD
Panelists:
Hermina Nedelescu, PhD
Cheryl Johnson, MD
Chris Mathews, MD, MSPH
Fr. Dr. Anthony Roeber, PhD2023-05-1900 min