Michael Ferguson

Welcome! I’m Dr. Michael Ferguson, PhD.

I am an Instructor in Neurology at Harvard Medical School and the Founding Director of the Neurospirituality Lab.

I have twin passions for neuroscience and spirituality. These passions synergize in the emerging discipline of neurospirituality, which I am actively pioneering through my research and teaching. To date, “wins” in neurospirituality include peer-reviewed brain networks involved in the pheonemona of faith, hope, and compassionate love; neural topographies for mystical experiences; brain maps to resolve belief in miracles from magical ideation; and several semester-long courses and graduate directed readings in neurospirituality at Harvard University.

Please explore my site, learn about my work, and feel SO welcome to participate in the events I host, like the annual Neurospirituality Symposium, the AI & Spirituality Summit, and various retreats and fireside chats.

This is an electrifying time to be alive. Let’s savor the beauty and wonder of it together!

Practical Spirituality

I developed the Practical Spirituality workbook and coaching series through my own research on the science of self-compassion and self-forgiveness. In creating these offerings, I have also drawn from my clinical coaching experience with patients undergoing accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for depression.

Musician & Composer

Dr. Ferguson is an award-winning songwriter and composer. He has written several albums of pop and folk music, and a ten-movement sacred opus. His musical work is available on major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music.