Dr. Lisa Miller

Episode 2 Guest | Dr. Lisa Miller
President Walton welcomes Dr. Lisa Miller to discuss the connection between spirituality, adolescent mental health, and emotional well-being in this episode of Expanding the Table.

In this episode, Dr. LIsa Miller, a professor of psychology and education at Columbia University’s Teachers College and founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, shares research on how spiritual development can strengthen resilience and protect against depression and substance abuse in teenagers.

Drawing on insights from her books “The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life” and “The Spiritual Child: The New Science on Parenting for Health and Lifelong Thriving,” Miller explains how spirituality — regardless of religious affiliation — can be a powerful protective factor for adolescent mental health.