The Rich Roll Podcast Harvard’s Dr. Ellen Langer On The Mind-Body Connection, The Power of Mindfulness, & Why Age Is Nothing But a Mindset
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Feb 12, 2024 
Dr. Ellen Langer, a Harvard psychologist and the 'Mother of Mindfulness,' delves into the mind-body connection and the transformative power of mindfulness in this engaging conversation. She discusses how our beliefs shape experiences, the importance of mindset in managing health, and the challenges of societal norms on decision-making. Langer advocates for a paradigm shift in thinking about health care and education, emphasizing a fluid understanding of well-being. Listeners will leave inspired to harness mindfulness for personal empowerment and improved health.
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Mindlessness and Control
- Mindlessness stems from societal structures and absolutes.
- These create an illusion of control, leading to a lack of awareness and limiting potential.
Challenging Absolutes
- Dr. Langer challenges the concept of absolutes with a simple math problem.
- She explains how one plus one doesn't always equal two, urging mindful consideration of context.
Medical Probabilities
- Medical science presents probabilities as absolutes, fostering mindlessness.
- Recognizing the inherent uncertainty in medical diagnoses empowers individuals to take more control over their health.
