Srini Pillay, M.D.

Srini Pillay, M.D. World-recognized Harvard-trained expert and author of Tinker Dabble Doodle Try who can help you rewire your brain to recharge your life.

Dr. Srini Pillay, MD is recognized throughout the world as an expert in human psychological challenges. With 17 years of brain imaging experience at Harvard Medical School, where he is currently Assistant Clinical Professor, Srini also Directed the Outpatient Anxiety Disorders at McLean Hospital, voted the #1 Psychiatric Hospital in the US in 2013. Srini himself has a host of accolades: Top of the Class at Medical School ,Most award-winning resident in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, CEO of NBG voted one of the Top 20 Movers and Shakers in Leadership development in the world, and one of the most in-demand media experts, having been featured in all media forms: on CNN, Fox and Business News Network on TV, on NPR and Oprah Radio on Radio, in Elle, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal in print as well as several other media outlets. Hailed as "one of the most progressive thinkers of our time", Srini offers unparalleled original content and approaches to help people reach the greatest personal and professional potential.

For years, the Law of Attraction has been discussed in inspirational terms—but neuroscience now gives us a practical, ev...
01/30/2026

For years, the Law of Attraction has been discussed in inspirational terms—but neuroscience now gives us a practical, evidence-based way to apply it.

In my new course, Implementing the Science Behind the Law of Attraction, I explain how the brain works less like a calculator and more like a predictive instrument—and how those predictions shape the future you move into. When the brain rehearses outcomes you don’t want, it’s possible to change that rehearsal.

This course translates neuroscience and quantum insights into simple, embodied practices that help turn frustration into momentum—without pushing harder. Just minutes a day, with space for real integration.

Find out more: https://loacourse.drsrinipillay.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnWBjsgQkxYqCmYH1yRgeltD0YKxvd_9dzl0uilfODCn_GWpwrc55vAlAuny0_aem_rN5X3X8HKviIxl68WUrDyw

Learn from a groundbreaking program that merges cutting-edge brain science with the deeper principles of intention, coherence, and human possibility — so manifestation becomes real, repeatable, and within your reach.

01/30/2026

You’re not defined by DNA — you define you.

Here’s a biological truth most people never hear: if DNA copied itself alone, it would make hundreds of thousands of errors every time. 🧬 Your cells prevent that by sending in repair enzymes that constantly scan, fix, and correct your genome — meaning your biology is responsive, not rigid.

Your stress, movement, relationships, and mindset all send signals your genes respond to. 🧠⚡ As biologist Denis Noble explains, genes aren’t a jail — they’re part of a living system that listens to how you live. So if you’re shaping those signals daily, what story are you training your biology to follow?

Share your thoughts in the comment💬 — your insight could help someone who needs it.

Explore the science behind this in my Linktree below:
https://buff.ly/XBoqMVG

01/30/2026

What if the most powerful predictor of how long you’ll live… comes down to just one question?

It turns out, your subjective sense of health can predict mortality and major health outcomes more strongly than labs, diagnoses, or any number a doctor can measure. 🧠✨ Your body carries an intelligence that medicine can’t fully quantify, and tuning into it can reveal truths about your longevity that tests simply can’t.

Sometimes, the most important data point isn’t on a chart — it’s the way you feel from the inside.

How healthy do you feel right now?

Share your thoughts in the comment 💬 — your insight could inspire someone who needs it.

What if what we call “luck” is actually the brain doing its job?In this conversation with Timothy Schultz, I explore how...
01/28/2026

What if what we call “luck” is actually the brain doing its job?

In this conversation with Timothy Schultz, I explore how the brain shapes perception, meaning, intuition, and opportunity — not through belief or hype, but through neuroscience.

We discuss:
• The brain as a prediction machine
• How emotion and belief prepare us to notice opportunity
• Why unfocused awareness matters more than relentless focus
• How closing doors too early can limit what we experience
• Why practices like reflection, journaling, and rest support clarity

This is a grounded look at how visualization, attention, and emotion influence what we see — and what we’re able to act on.

🎥 Watch the full conversation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC2-xfdEkK4

What if your brain isn’t simply reacting to reality — but actively predicting it?In this conversation, Timothy Schultz sits down with Dr. Srini Pillay, psych...

01/28/2026

Your mind could reshape reality.

A study published in Communications Biology followed a retreat that went far beyond meditation. 🧠 Through intensive learning, Kundalini breathwork, and heart-centered practices, participants didn’t just feel different — their neuroplasticity, energy metabolism, and inflammation-related signals measurably shifted.

Under the right conditions, the mind doesn’t just influence biology — it rewrites it. ⚡ What do you think becomes possible when the mind is trained to heal the body this intentionally? Share your thoughts in the comment — your insight could help someone who needs it.

Read the full science behind this 🔗 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12592435/

You already have more creative potential than you’re using.The question is how to access it—without pushing harder.Disco...
01/27/2026

You already have more creative potential than you’re using.
The question is how to access it—without pushing harder.
Discover simple ways to unlock creative thinking and fresh insight.
Learn more. https://buff.ly/J3bgkz4

AI has transformed learning, productivity, and problem-solving.But neuroscience reminds us of a simple principle:The bra...
01/26/2026

AI has transformed learning, productivity, and problem-solving.
But neuroscience reminds us of a simple principle:
The brain develops through effort, exploration, and engagement.
When thinking is consistently outsourced, learning can become mechanical — a phenomenon some researchers now call AICICA (AI-chatbot-induced cognitive atrophy).
This isn’t an argument against AI.
It’s an invitation to use it more intelligently — as a tool that strengthens, rather than replaces, human cognition.
Read the full article → https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/trainingindustry/tiq_winter2026/index.php #/p/12

We’ve been told that success requires relentless focus.But the brain doesn’t work that way.In Tinker Dabble Doodle Try, ...
01/23/2026

We’ve been told that success requires relentless focus.

But the brain doesn’t work that way.

In Tinker Dabble Doodle Try, I explore how intentional unfocus—tinkering with ideas, dabbling in something new, or even doodling—can quiet mental noise, spark creativity, and lead to deeper insight.

Daydreaming, leaving work unfinished, and stepping away aren’t failures of discipline.
When done intentionally, they’re powerful tools for thinking better.

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is let your mind wander—on purpose. https://buff.ly/JizT7ZH

Most people set goals without ever defining who they are becoming.Neuroscience shows that when your Ideal Self is clearl...
01/22/2026

Most people set goals without ever defining who they are becoming.

Neuroscience shows that when your Ideal Self is clearly defined, the brain reduces stress, strengthens motivation, and sustains change—without burnout.

This is why I use the Ideal Self framework with senior leaders around the world.

I’ve turned it into a free guide you can use to:
• Clarify your future across work, health, and relationships
• Identify core values that simplify decisions
• Understand the identities shaping your behavior
• Strengthen hope while reducing hidden drains on energy
• Translate clarity into calm, consistent progress

Stop running in circles.
Start moving with intention.

👉 Download the free Ideal Self Guide today. https://nas.io/drsrini/digital-files/ideal-self-guide

🔥 Most people chase goals without ever asking: Who is my Ideal Self? 🧠 Neuroscience shows that when you define your Ideal Self with clarity, your brain: 🔹Switches off stress circuits 🔹Activates motivation pathways 🔹Makes habits stick faster ✨ That’s why high performers use this sc...

01/22/2026

✨ In 2026, we are designing strategic indulgences.

Not as guilty pleasures.
Not as escapes.
But as intentional choices that restore the brain and protect what matters most.

Honored to be featured in Fort Worth Weekly on a topic that feels both timely and necessary.

For too long, we were taught that discipline meant denial. But the brain doesn’t thrive on deprivation — it thrives on rhythm, recovery, and wisely chosen pleasure.

Strategic indulgence isn’t about doing more. It’s about choosing better moments of renewal so creativity, focus, and resilience can return.

🤍 Share this with someone you care about.
🔥 Plan one strategic indulgence together — not to escape life,
but to fuel what you’re building next.

📖 Read the article — https://buff.ly/IhKImYf

01/21/2026

What if the Law of Attraction affects your immune system?

People often think mindset is purely mental — but it’s deeply biological. 🧠 Research shows that suppressing emotions can increase mortality, while optimism supports longevity. Lack of focus doubles early death risk, and your thoughts directly influence inflammation, immunity, and even the pace of aging.

When practiced properly, the Law of Attraction isn’t just “positive thinking” — it’s a way to train the body that carries you into your future.

How do you think your mindset affects your physical health? Share your thoughts in the comment💬 — your insight could inspire someone who needs it.

Check out a full step-by-step course on this🔗 https://loacourse.drsrinipillay.com/

Your heart and brain don’t work in isolation.They are in constant conversation.Strong emotions—chronic stress, anger, an...
01/21/2026

Your heart and brain don’t work in isolation.
They are in constant conversation.

Strong emotions—chronic stress, anger, anxiety, depression—don’t just affect how you feel. They influence heart rhythm, oxygen flow, and long-term cardiovascular risk, even in people with no prior heart disease.

In this article, I explore:
• How emotional stress impacts heart function
• Why depression and anxiety increase cardiac risk
• How “cardiac psychology” reframes heart health through the brain

Managing emotions isn’t just about peace of mind.
It’s about protecting your heart. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/managing-emotions-can-save-heart-201605099541

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