Science & Soul with Dr Kristen Holmes Your Thoughts Shape Your Body! These 2 Things Cause All Your Stress! Dr. Ellen Langer
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Jul 16, 2025 
Dr. Ellen Langer, a Harvard psychology professor known for her pioneering research on mindfulness and the mind-body connection, discusses how our thoughts can impact health. She explains the significance of mindfulness in reducing stress and potentially reversing aging. Langer encourages reframing negative perceptions and embracing uncertainty for a healthier mindset. She shares studies demonstrating how belief and self-talk can physically affect well-being, empowering listeners to take control of their health through mindful practices.
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Mindfulness vs Mindlessness
- Mindfulness brings enjoyment and presence, while mindlessness leads to misery and robotic behavior.
- Stress and unhappiness come from our interpretation of events, not events themselves.
Practice Mindful Reframing
- Notice new details about familiar things daily to challenge mindlessness.
- When stressed, consider your perspective and find three advantages of the situation.
Speak with Conditional Language
- Use conditional language like "could be" or "might be" to keep an open mind.
- Confidence thrives alongside uncertainty rather than false certainty.
