When I saw that a research study had found that almost 82% of respondents reported having had a spiritual need within the last 30 days I immediately knew I wanted to sit in Sacred Converdation with the gorgeous soul behind the study – and PhD Thesis –  to have him share his own personal journey.

In this Sacred Conversation Dr. Tobias Anker Stripp, Phd and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Copenhagen, shares his journey integrating faith and health research.

You’ll hear how an existential crisis during medical school, lead to a spiritual awakening and him exploring various practices, including Reiki, and conducted research on the relationship between faith and health.

How despite initial skepticism, he became a Reiki Master and integrated these practices into his medical work.

Tobias emphasizes the importance of living one’s truth and the challenges of reconciling spiritual beliefs with a scientific career.

Our conversation explores the interconnectedness of spiritual and physical well-being, emphasizing the importance of both conventional and holistic approaches to health.

We touch on the challenges of integrating faith into modern, secularized societies and the potential of spiritual practices to alleviate suffering – and agree on the importance of love as a foundational principle and the need for inclusive, diverse communities.

Tobias openly shares where his own spirituality is currently at and the challenges he’s facing navigating fatherhood.

He emphasizes the transformative nature of parenting, describing it as a spiritual practice that involves detachment and surrendering to the needs of his children.

Finally Tobias reflects on the unpredictability of life and the importance of staying aligned with one’s true self to be prepared for whatever challenges arise.