The Alzheimer's Mind Hack

The Alzheimer's Mind Hack

Author: Functional Forum January 20, 2026 Duration: 34:38

In this episode of The Evolution of Medicine, host James Maskell sits down with researcher and author Dawson Church to explore the powerful intersection of mindset, spiritual intelligence, and brain health.

The conversation challenges the idea that Alzheimer's is an inevitable genetic destiny, highlighting how lifestyle, thought patterns, and emotional practices can influence disease progression.

You'll learn about the latest research showing how positive thinking, meditation, and relational spirituality can suppress Alzheimer's gene expression, stimulate neuroplasticity, and improve memory and learning centers. Church also shares practical strategies for caregivers, emphasizing compassion, shared meditation, and building supportive connections to reduce stress and protect longevity.

 

Dawson Church and James Maskell explore mindset, spiritual intelligence, meditation, and lifestyle strategies to prevent Alzheimer's, boost brain health, and support caregivers on The Evolution of Medicine Podcast.

 

Dawson Church is a researcher and author specializing in the interplay of mindset, spirituality, and brain health. He is known for exploring how meditation, relational spirituality, and positive emotional practices influence gene expression, neuroplasticity, and Alzheimer's prevention.

Website: https://dawsonchurch.com/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawsonchurch/

 

James Maskell:
Website: https://www.jamesmaskell.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjamesmaskell

 

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