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Harvard Psychology Prof: “STRESS Is The #1 Cause of DISEASE - Do THIS To HEAL!” | Dr. Ellen Langer

Feb 21, 2024

Dr. Ellen Langer, a groundbreaking psychologist and the first woman tenured at Harvard, discusses her transformative approach to health through the power of mindfulness. She highlights that our thoughts can significantly impact physical well-being, influencing everything from healing to aging. Langer explains the difference between meditation and mindfulness while advocating for a mindset shift in the perception of stress, health, and disease. Her insights encourage embracing uncertainty and recognizing the potential for personal growth in everyday challenges.

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Ellen J. Langer

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Our thoughts can impact physical healing; mind-body connection influences aging and health reversal.

Being mindful and curious reduces stress, manages health issues, and promotes healing.

Mindfulness aids in weight management by cultivating healthier eating habits and conscious choices.

Deep dives

Importance of Adding Life to Years

Instead of focusing on adding more years to our lives, we should focus on adding more life to our years. By living with a mindset of curiosity and actively noticing new things, we can enhance our engagement and enjoyment in daily activities, which can potentially lead to a longer and more fulfilling life.

Adding More Life to Our Years.

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Individual Predictions and Health

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Perceived Time in Healing

00:48

Trying to solve todays problems with yesterdays answers

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Intro

4min

Mind-Body Mastery: The Power of Perception

18min

The Dangers of Mindlessness and the Importance of Adaptability

6min

Mindfulness and the Power of Perception

18min

Claiming Victories in Everyday Life

2min

Mindfulness, Perception, and Quality of Life

19min

The Power of Individuality and Language

2min

Cultivating Perspective and Agency

18min

The Power of Choice: Reducing Stress Through Decision-Free Living

2min

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Embracing Life's Challenges as Opportunities for Growth

3min

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Mindfulness and Life Lessons for Lasting Health

3min

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Embracing Presence and the Unknown

2min

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Engagement and Self-Worth in Pursuit of Greatness

2min

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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