Dr. Ellen J. Langer — Harvard’s first tenured female psychology professor, bestselling author, and the world‑renowned “Mother of Mindfulness” — joins Rosie to explore the unbelievable mind-body connection. Hear how her groundbreaking research reveals that our thoughts can shape our health, aging, and even healing.
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Today
When You Feel Stuck in Life, Listen to This
When life feels stalled, it doesn’t mean you’re broken — it means you’re in the cocoon. In this episode, Rosie explores why growth often feels like stillness, the science of real change, and how to trust that transformation is happening even when you can’t see it yet. Learn more ... Show More
6m 55s
Yesterday
The Most Mindful Thing You Can Do? Log Off
Endless scrolling can leave you anxious, judgmental, and disconnected from what really matters. In this episode, Rosie shares a mindful approach to social media: setting intentions, practicing compassion, and knowing when to log off to reconnect with your body, breath, and peace. ... Show More
7m 10s
Oct 7
How to Use Mindfulness to Calm Your Anger Before It Takes Over
Anger can easily spill into anxiety, arguments, or regret — but mindfulness offers another path. In this episode, Rosie shares simple practices you can use when you’re mad: pausing, breathing deeply, and asking what your anger is really trying to tell you, so you can respond with ... Show More
7m 5s
Sep 2024
The Harvard Scientist Who Says You Can Use Your Thoughts To Improve Your Health | Ellen Langer
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- The connection between your psychology and your health, and how to work with it. Ellen J. Langer is the author of eleven books, including the international b ... Show More
1h 7m
Jul 16
Your Thoughts Shape Your Body! These 2 Things Cause All Your Stress! Dr. Ellen Langer
Can your mind reverse aging, reduce stress, and even heal your body? Harvard psychology professor, Dr. Ellen Langer has spent over 40 years researching mindfulness, mind-body unity and how your thoughts can transform your health. In this episode, she shares her groundbreaking wor ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2025
3615: Benefits of Mindfulness by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Emotional Health
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3615: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores how mindfulness can transform emotional health, boost physical resilience, and deepen our ... Show More
12m 8s
Feb 2025
Using Your Mind to Control Your Physical Health & Longevity | Dr. Ellen Langer
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Ellen Langer, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Harvard University and the world’s leading researcher on the mind-body connection and the power our thinking has on our physical health. She explains how specific ways of framing and asking questions ... Show More
3h 22m
Feb 2025
The Mindful Body: Harvard’s Dr. Ellen Langer On The Power Of Mindfulness, How Thoughts Can Control Health, & Using Perspective To Lower Stress
Dr. Ellen Langer is Harvard’s first tenured female psychology professor, a pioneering researcher on the mind-body connection, and author of “The Mindful Body.” This conversation explores the radical impact of certainty on well-being and Ellen’s perspective that redefines traditio ... Show More
2h 27m
May 2025
What Science Says About Reversing Brain Aging | Dr. Marc Milstein [Best of]
Unleash the full potential of your brain at any age with Dr. Marc Milstein's revolutionary strategies.
In this fascinating conversation, the Age-Proof Your Brain author reveals daily habits that combat memory loss, boost productivity, and help you live a longer, sharper life. Dis ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2025
#174 From Hospital Halls to Holistic Health: How toxic-free living helped this nurse eliminate her anxiety, and interview with Jasyra Santiago Hines
Join me as we chat with Jasyra Santaigo-Hines a former Nurse who transformed her life by eliminating toxic foods and chemicals. After battling anxiety and depression, Jasyra discovered the profound connection between environmental toxins and mental health. Now a celebrated wellne ... Show More
38m 30s