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Feb 2024
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Harvard Psychology Prof: “STRESS Is The ...

Lewis Howes
About this episode

Today, we have a true pioneer in the world of psychology, Dr. Ellen Langer. She made history as the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard University. Known as the "mother of mindfulness" and the "mother of positive psychology," Dr. Langer's work has shown that our thoughts can influence our physical well-being, from weight loss to wound healing. In her new book, "The Mindful Body," Dr. Langer challenges conventional thinking about the mind and body.  We'll delve into her fascinating findings and her bold theory of mind-body unity.

Buy her book The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health

In this episode you will learn

  • The potential of harnessing the power of your mind to facilitate healing in your body.
  • Recent research supporting the theory of the mind/body connection and its role in reversing aging.
  • The distinction between meditation and mindfulness.
  • How to cultivate health through the power of thought, supported by scientific evidence.
  • Paradigm-shifting discoveries that challenge previous perspectives on the mind/body connection.
  • The underlying causes of sickness and disease from a psychological perspective.

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