Conversations on Healing Podcast

Dr. Tamar Chansky is a licensed psychologist and founder of the Children’s and Adult Center for OCD and Anxiety which uses cognitive-behavioral therapy to treat a variety of conditions. She is considered an expert on dealing with anxiety for children and teens. Dr. Chansky is the author of several books including “Freeing Your Child from Anxiety” and a book for adults, “Freeing Yourself from Anxiety”. Her work is devoted to helping kids, teens and adults reduce stress and minimize their anxiety. In today’s episode, host Shay Beider talks with Dr. Chansky about the role that anxiety plays in our lives and some of the tools people can use to minimize stressors. Together, Shay and Tamar discuss the Parent’s Master Plan for Anxiety where Dr. Chansky shares 7 steps that parents can take to help their children manage anxiety. Additionally, the pair discuss the 4 step strategy that can be used to move from catastrophe to clarity. Dr. Chansky also shares the importance of emotional self regulation and how the process of resetting the nervous system is a highly individualized process. This episode provides plenty of helpful tips to manage stress and anxiety and promote wellness! Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing Show Notes: Check out Dr. Chansky’s website here Look into the Children’s and Adult Center for OCD and Anxiety Read Dr. Chansky’s book on anxiety “Freeing Your Child from Anxiety” Read her book on negative thinking “Freeing Your Child from Negative Thinking” Read her book on OCD “Freeing Your Child from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder” This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org

Dr. Renee Canady is the CEO of the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), leading a team dedicated to promoting health equity and well-being for all. Before MPHI, she served as Health Officer and Director of the Ingham County Health Department in Lansing, where she pioneered the Ingham County Health Equity Social Justice program. She is the author of the best-selling book “Room at the Table: A Leader’s Guide to Advancing Health Equity and Justice.” She is nationally recognized as a thought leader in health disparities, cultural competence, and social justice, with numerous publications and presentations on these topics. Dr. Canady has had significant influence on health equity discussions through her participation in national boards and advisory groups. In today’s episode, host Shay Beider welcomes Dr. Canady to discuss a range of topics from public health equity to epigenetics. They delve into Renee's own journey towards racial healing and breaking down biases she experienced from an early age. She shares the importance of recognizing and embracing differences, and understanding how they manifest differently across cultures. The pair talks about some of the physical impacts of racism and how these can transcend into different aspects of public health policy. Dr. Canady discusses the significance of being a leader that uses their privilege to empower others and how small differences can contribute to a more equitable future. Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing Show Notes: Reach more about Dr. Canady’s background here Check out the Michigan Public Health Institute Read the best selling book “Room at the Table: A Leader’s Guide to Advancing Health Equity and Justice” Look into Resmaa Menakem’s work here This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org

Healing Moments is a segment we’ve created to share moments of healing and wellness that you can incorporate in your everyday life. Today’s Healing Moment is with psychotherapist Jonathan Robinson. Jonathan will be leading us through a heart opening practice that encourages feelings of connection, gratitude, and peace. Find a quiet place to either sit, stand, or lie down comfortably and join us for this healing moment.

Jonathan Robinson, a psychotherapist and bestselling author based in Northern California, has impacted over 200 million people worldwide through his practical methods. His work, translated into 47 languages, has been featured in major publications like Newsweek, USA TODAY, and the Los Angeles Times. With over thirty years of study in personal and professional development, Robinson has appeared on shows like Oprah and CNN. He hosts the popular podcast "Awareness Explorers." Notable books include "Life’s Big Questions," a New York Times bestseller, and "The Experience of God," featuring interviews with inspirational leaders like Mother Teresa, the Dalai Lama and over 30 other prevalent figures. His expertise spans topics from communication miracles for couples to spirituality and happiness, including his latest work on MDMA therapy for overcoming trauma and depression. In today’s podcast, host Shay Beider welcomes Jonathan Robinson as they dive into his work and how to create deep, lasting happiness in your life. He shares some of his latest research and work with MDMA from his book “Ecstacy as Medicine”, including how he trains therapists and experts to lead people through an MDMA experience. Given that the FDA is considering legalizing MDMA based on its powerful outcomes in the treatment of trauma, this is a timely topic for conversation. Jonathan elaborates on altered states of consciousness, and how these can be used to tap into deeper levels of healing and awareness. The pair discuss his experience interviewing guests like Mother Teresa, the Dalai Lama and Ram Dass, and explore some of the biggest lessons he has learned. Jonathan also shares useful techniques on how one can meet their personal goals using a motivational tool he developed called the ICAN Method. Tune in to feel inspired, achieve your personal goals, and open your heart! Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing Show Notes: Check out Jonathan’s website here Read his latest book: “Ecstasy as Medicine” Watch Jonathan on The Oprah Show here Listen to his podcast: Awareness Explorers This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org

Dr. Ellen Langer is a trailblazer in psychology known internationally as “the mother of mindfulness.” She was the first woman to be tenured at Harvard in her field. Dr. Langer has been included in New York Times Magazine’s “Year in Ideas” issue for her revolutionary experiments in social psychology that have earned her global recognition. Additionally, she is the author of the bestselling books "Mindfulness" and "Counterclockwise," along with a plethora of other books. Dd. Langer has received three Distinguished Scientists awards, the Arthur W. Staats Award for Unifying Psychology, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and the Liberty Science Genius Award. In today’s episode of Conversations on Healing Podcast, host Shay Beider speaks with Dr. Ellen Langer about mindfulness, her research findings and the mind body unity theory. The duo discuss the connection between mind and body and the implication this has for health and wellness in our everyday lives. Dr. Langer delves into a discussion of her most recent memoir “The Mindful Body,” that combines personal antidotes with a lifetime of research. Additionally, Dr. Langer shares how people’s perceptions and language can alter their lives. She offers that much of our health can be a self fulfilling prophecy, so shifting our attention and perception can make a significant difference. Finally, Dr. Langer talks about the innate capacity within each person to live a more happy and compelling life, and how individuals can tap into that hidden power. Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing Show Notes: Read more about Dr. Ellen Langer here Look into “The Mindful Body” book Read “Counterclockwise” here Check out Dr. Langer’s book, “Mindfulness” This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org

Healing Moments is a segment we’ve created to share moments of healing and wellness that you can incorporate in your everyday life. Today’s Healing Moment is with board certified physician and chief wellness officer Dr. Cindy Tsai. Cindy will lead us through a mindful breathing and visualization practice to help with quieting the mind and relaxing the body. Find a quiet place to either sit, stand or lie down comfortably and join us for this healing moment. If you’d like to suggest an idea for a future episode, please send us an email at podcast@integrativetouch.org. If you like our show and want to learn more about the Integrative Touch Healing Center and our virtual classes and services, please visit integrativetouch.org.

Dr. Cindy Tsai is an award-winning board-certified Physician, TEDx Speaker, Bestselling Author, and Chief Wellness Officer. She is the founder of Yes & More, which is an organization focused on personal growth and wellness to help empower leaders through mind and body wellness programs. Dr. Tsai closely examines the impact of chronic stress on the body using her extensive background in both internal medicine and integrative medicine. She is widely recognized for her TEDx talk “Body Intelligence”, which dives into the power of advocating for your inner intelligence regarding health and well being. Dr. Tsai is the author of the bestselling book, “So Much Better: Life-Changing Strategies to Develop Calm, Confidence, and Curiosity to Become Your Own Inspiring Success Story.” She shares a variety of insights on how to make transformative changes using various wellness techniques to create your own success story. In today’s episode, host Shay Shay Beider welcomes Dr. Cindy Tsai to the Conversations on Healing Podcast. The pair discuss a range of topics from personal explorations to holistic approaches to well being. Cindy describes her healing journey and the challenges she dealt with navigating a rare autoimmune disease. This led her to take a more integrative approach to health by incorporating the mind, body, and spirit. She encourages her patients to use self reflection in order to understand themselves more fully and practice self compassion. Dr. Tsai also shares some of her work with women to embrace their feminine energy and make time for celebrating themselves. She discusses the difference between masculine and feminine energies in all genders and the power of finding balance between these different parts of ourselves. Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing Show Notes: Check out Cindy’s book: So Much Better: Life-Changing Strategies to Develop Calm, Confidence & Curiosity to Become Your Own Inspiring Success Story Watch her TEDx talk “Body Intelligence” here Visit Cindy’s website This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org

Join Shay Beider, host of the Conversations on Healing Podcast, and all of our incredible guests that will be featured here in 2024. We have a diverse lineup of experts, ranging from medical doctors to psychotherapists, who will share their knowledge and insights. Thank all of our amazing listeners for tuning in to the Conversations on Healing Podcast and for supporting Integrative Touch, the non profit organization that makes this podcast possible. If you would like to learn more about the classes and services that are offered on a sliding scale at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, please visit our website at integrativetouch.org

Dr. Michael Sapiro is a multifaceted professional working as a clinical psychologist, psychedelic psychotherapist, writer, meditation teacher, and researcher who previously lived as a Buddhist monk. Known for his transformative coaching, Dr. Sapiro works with a wide range of clients including police officers, first responders and those experiencing PTSD. He received training at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). As a faculty member at the Esalen Institute and a Fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, Michael studies and teaches about transformation, expanded human capabilities, and psychedelic therapy. Dr. Sapiro recently collaborated with Dr. Julia Mossbridge of The Institute for Love and Time, conducting a study on time travel, hope, and love. He is known for his work as an integrative psychologist at the Boise Ketamine Clinic, offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy for veterans, first responders, and the community. In today’s episode, host Shay Beider welcomes Dr. Michael Sapiro to delve into the correlations between truth, unconditional love and authenticity. Michael shares the importance of living an authentic life, as opposed to a misaligned existence dictated by conforming to other people's truths. The pair discuss finding balance, establishing healthy boundaries and using play to live a happy and aligned life. Additionally, Dr. Sapiro shares the profound effects of psychotherapy with psychedelics, aiding individuals in navigating their subconscious while on medication. He discusses the differences in his work with civilians versus first responders and sheds light on the dynamics of chronic stress and its effect on day to day life. Finally, they explore the impacts of generational trauma and how to understand and distinguish one's own responses from those inherited through family systems. Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing Show Notes: Look into Michael Sapiro’s website Check out Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies here Look into the Esalen Institute Check out Noetic Sciences here Read about Julia Mosbridge here Check out the book It Didn’t Start With You by Mark Wolynn here This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org

Healing Moments is a segment we’ve created to share moments of healing and wellness that you can incorporate in your everyday life. Today’s Healing Moment is with somatic specialist Staci Haines. She will lead us through a somatic exercise that helps us to feel centered in our bodies so we can live with greater intention and purpose. Find a quiet place to either sit, stand or lie down comfortably and join us for this relaxing experience.

Staci Haines, a seasoned practitioner with 30 years of experience, has dedicated her work to personal and social transformation. She specializes in somatics, trauma healing, embodied leadership, and transformative justice. She is the author of "The Politics of Trauma: Somatics, Healing, and Social Justice '' as well as "Healing Sex: A Mind Body Approach to Healing Sexual Trauma" which delves into ways that traumas can manifest in our life. She is a prominent figure in the field of somatics, emphasizing its role in social and climate justice, as well as trauma and oppression recovery. Staci conducts programs, teacher training, and collaborates with social change organizations. She is the co-founder of Generative Somatics, an organization focused on social justice capacity building. She is also associated with the Strozzi Institute as a lead teacher and has played a pivotal role in its methodology. In today’s episode, host Shay Beider speaks with Staci on her work in somatics and how this work plays such a crucial role in embodied transformation. Staci talks about the importance of alignment between action and being and establishing boundaries to be able to form new patterns. She also discusses her work in both social and climate justice and sheds light on the impacts these have on people at multiple levels. Staci shares the power of group work for the collective soma and explains the importance of recognizing that humans are social animals who thrive on connection. She touches on places in the soma that may hold pain, and even shares a couple of practices, including one called Blending to move with energy in its current direction, rather than resisting the flow. Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing Show Notes: Check out Staci’s website here Read The Politics of Trauma: Somatics, Healing, and Social Justice Read Healing Sex: A Mind Body Approach to Healing Sexual Trauma here Look into Generative Somatics This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org

Dr. Suzanne Koven received her M.D. from Johns Hopkins and B.A. in English literature from Yale. She went through residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital where she was chief resident and later joined the faculty of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Koven has over 30 years of experience in primary care internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. Additionally, she is an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and holds the Valerie Winchester Family Endowed Chair in Primary Care Medicine position at Mass General. Her essays, articles, blogs, and reviews have appeared in numerous news columns and magazines. She also wrote a book that is discussed in the episode, Letter to a Young Female Physician, where she examines the role of women in medicine. In today’s episode, host Shay Beider welcomes Dr. Suzanne Koven to discuss the evolving world of healthcare and the challenges that women face in the medical profession. She shares several studies comparing the impact of gender in medicine and how this can affect patient outcomes. Dr. Koven talks about the increasing digitization and corporatization of medicine that has changed hospital culture, as well as how providers interact with their patients. She provides first hand experience and shared some of the lessons she has learned from slowing down and taking more time with her patients. Finally, Dr. Koven discusses medical literature and the poetry group she began for providers in the hospital during COVID. She draws inspiration from these moments and offers wisdom that reminds us of our humanity. Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing Show Notes: Check out Suzanne’s website Read Letter to a Young Female Physician here Find out more about Rachel Naomi Remen here This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org

Robert Paylor is a motivational speaker who suffered a severe spinal cord injury while competing in the national championship for rugby at UC Berkeley. He defied the odds by completing his degree and is working towards increased mobility. Robert shares the tools that helped him overcome the trauma he experienced to inspire others facing difficult challenges. His story helps people to identify and conquer what paralyzes them in their lives. Robert is a sought after public speaker for businesses and individuals to help them find purpose, harness resilience, cultivate gratitude, and maintain positivity in the face of daunting challenges. In today’s episode, host Shay Beider speaks with Robert Paylor to about the day that changed his life forever. Robert shares the importance of his mindset as he faced life anew and the power he found in leaning on the relationships of close family and friends. He explains the critical role his care team played in his recovery and the significance of avoiding both false hope and false hopelessness in caregiving. Robert and Shay discuss some of the biggest lessons he has learned along the way, and how this has allowed him to reshape his life’s purpose. Finally, Robert reminds us that everyone's life has value and meaning and advocates for appreciating each and every day. Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing Show Notes: Check out Robert Paylor’s website here Read “Kitchen Table Wisdom” by Rachel Naomi Remen This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch). which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org

Dr. Aliza Pressman is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in her field. She is the assistant clinical professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and specializes in behavioral health in pediatrics. She co-founded The Mount Sinai Parenting Center and hosts the popular podcast "Raising Good Humans”, where she speaks in depth on the journey of parenting and navigating family dynamics. Dr. Pressman received her PhD in developmental psychology from Columbia University and enjoys applying the lessons she has learned personally and professionally to the individuals with whom she has had the privilege to work. In today’s episode of the Conversations on Healing Podcast, host Shay Beider welcomes Dr. Pressman to discuss her clinical work in parenting. They kick off the conversation by introducing the “5 R’s of Parenting” which are principles to support good parenting. These are: Relationship, Reflection, Regulation, Rules, and Repair. Dr. Pressman emphasizes the importance of building a strong connection with our children and reflecting on our own childhood without projecting past pains onto current relationships. She discusses the spectrum of parenting styles, from authoritarian to permissive, and encourages parents to find a balance between sensitivity and boundary setting that works for them. The pair also discuss the concept of “rupture and repair” between a child and parent along with the false hope of perfecting parenting. Dr. Pressman shares her personal background that motivated her to go into clinical psychology. Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing Show Notes: Visit Dr. Aliza Pressman’s website Pre-order “5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans” here Read more about Jack Shoncoff Check out Donald Winnicott here This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org

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Dr. Olivia Affuso is the Director of Strategic Leadership Initiatives for the Council on Black Health and a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Affuso obtained her PhD in Nutrition Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences. Additionally, she served as a tenured professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the Department of Epidemiology. Dr. Affuso’s current research projects include the examination of potential mechanisms of group engagement on sustainable physical activity among Black women and the development of physical activity interventions targeting the social environments of women. In today’s episode, host Shay Beider speaks with Oliva Affuso regarding her decision to leave academia and her focus on work supporting the Council on Black Health, that promotes healthy behaviors and environments for the black community. Olivia shares how she began running ultra marathons and the importance of simple and consistent habits for overall health. She hosts an online support group for women to encourage healthier choices and a sustainable work life balance. The conversation delves into systemic challenges affecting health, with Olivia expressing concern about recent policies impacting diversity and equity in institutions. She advocates for individuals within organizations to challenge such policies and work towards creating inclusive environments. Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing Show Notes: Council on Black Health “Distance Running for Busy People” GrassROOTS Community Foundation (GCF) Black Magic Trail Sisters “The Color Purple” This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org

Healing Moments is a segment we’ve created to share moments of healing and wellness that you can incorporate in your everyday life. Today’s Healing Moment is with Amanda Blake, who works with neurobiology to tap into the brain- body connection. Today she will guide us in developing embodied self awareness by leading us through a grounding exercise and bringing awareness to the space around our body. Find a quiet place to settle yourself and tune in for this wonderful practice!

Dr. Amanda Blake is the bestselling author of Your Body Is Your Brain and Master Somatic Leadership coach. She pioneered the Body=Brain(™) course, which uses neurobiology to teach coaches, leaders, therapists, and others strategies to help people regain power in their lives by tapping into the brain-body connection. Amanda received her degree in Human Biology at Stanford University and has a doctorate in Management from Case Western Reserve University. She is known for helping create profound transformations and works internationally with leaders to help them recognize signals from their body, live more fulfilling lives and make impactful contributions. In today’s episode, host Shay Beider welcomes Amanda to discuss her work with somatic theory and the brain-body connection. Amanda talks about recognizing cues that the body sends the brain to cultivate embodied self awareness. She shares with Shay how people can read physical sensations in order to center their body and find resilience. Shay and Amanda also discuss the power in recognizing what the body is telling the brain to then choose to respond, rather than react automatically. Dr. Blake shares research in the field of mindfulness and talks about the growing body of work surrounding trauma sensitive mindfulness. Shay and Amanda discuss the practice of embodied self-awareness and the tools that can be used to strengthen this skill. Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing Show Notes: Read Your Brain is Your Body here Find out more about the Body=Brain(™) program Learn more about Resmaa Menakem Look into Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness, written by David Treleaven This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org

Healing Moments is a segment we’ve created to share moments of healing and wellness that you can incorporate in your everyday life. Today’s Healing Moment is with ayurvedic matriarch Maya Tiwari, and she will lead us in a meditation in light, which is a unique practice that utilizes light to empty the mind and create space. Take a second to quiet your thoughts and allow yourself to tap into this peaceful place.

Maya Tiwari is an Ayurvedic Matriarch and peace leader with over 35 years of experience in her field. She established the first school of Aruvedic medicine in North America in 1981. She also is the founder of Mother Om Mission (MOM), a charitable organization that brings whole life education to individuals and communities. Maya has also begun global humanitarian work with the World Peace Mandala to promote inner peace and tapping into ancestral wellness. She is also a frequent speaker at the Parliament of the World Religions and other faith and holistic conferences worldwide. Her work is focused on earth based Ayurvedic medicine, including the earth therapies of PanchaKarma, a traditional lunar education for women’s healing. In today’s episode, host Shay Beider welcomes Maya Tiwari to discuss her journey with Ayurvedic medicine and how she was able to discover her life’s purpose and ancestral path at an early age. Maya shares how her diagnosis with ovarian cancer at 18 years old allowed her to take time away to tap back into Earth based intelligence and healing. She talks about the innate intelligence the Earth has and how creating a conscious relationship with nature can allow for healing. Maya also shares her work with healing and the lunar cycle, specifically for women. Maya and Shay discuss the importance of taking pauses in everyday life, and finding practical ways that allow you to come back to nature’s rhythms. Listen to the complete episode by clicking the player above. Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing Show Notes: View Maya’s website here Read “Women’s Power To Heal” here Check out “Ayurveda Secrets of Healing” Look into Mother Om Mission This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org