The Gently Used Human with Dr. Scott Lyons The Happiness Handbook with Dr. Greg Hammer
Have you ever noticed how, as the seasons change, it’s not just the world around us that changes but also our inner landscapes?
In this episode, Dr. Scott is joined by Dr. Greg Hammer, a Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, Paediatric Intensive Care Physician, Paediatric Anaesthesiologist, and Mindfulness Expert. Together, they navigate the essentials of physical wellness, including the rejuvenating power of sleep, the vitality found in movement, and the nourishment provided by mindful eating. Dr. Hammer invites us to explore the spiritual scaffolding supporting our well-being built on the pillars of gratitude, acceptance, intention, and non-judgment.
This conversation is brimming with insights that promise to illuminate the path to wellness through the changing seasons and beyond with the wise and wonderful Dr Greg Hammer as our guide.
Topics We Break Down:
- How the components of spiritual and physical health intertwine to support holistic wellness.
- Neutralizing negativity bias by prioritizing physical and spiritual well-being.
- Foundations of nutrition to support our defense against low-grade stress.
- A simple definition of burnout and how to develop a plan to mitigate the stressors contributing to it.
- Discerning between elements that fall within our control and outside of it and how to embrace mindfulness to stay in the present moment.
- Embracing a practice of accepting and embracing pain in order to reduce suffering.
- How embracing non-judgment supports self-acceptance and kindness towards others.