BodCast Episode 191: The Mind-Body Unity Theory with Ellen Langer
Sep 22, 2023
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Dr. Ellen Langer, author of The Mindful Body, discusses her Mind-Body Unity Theory and the power of the mind in healing. Topics include personal experiences, the impact of mindset on disease and aging, the concept of mindfulness, and ongoing research and book writing.
Dr. Ellen Langer presents the Mind-Body Unity Theory, affirming the influence of our thoughts on healing and well-being.
Dr. Langer suggests embracing the decision-making process and making the chosen option right, leading to richer lives and improved outcomes.
Deep dives
The Power of Mind-Body Unity
Dr. Ellen Langer discusses her new book, 'The Mindful Body,' which explores ways our minds can influence healing and overall well-being. She presents her mind-body unity theory, highlighting how our thoughts can both help and hinder our health. Through case studies and documented research, Dr. Langer provides evidence to support her theory.
Making Decisions by Making the Decision Right
Dr. Langer challenges the conventional cost-benefit analysis approach to decision-making. Instead, she suggests making the decision right rather than trying to make the right decision. By attentively engaging with the chosen option and noticing new perspectives, Dr. Langer believes we can improve the outcome and lead richer lives.
The Practice of Mindfulness
Mindfulness, according to Dr. Langer, is not a practice but a way of being. It involves recognizing that everything is constantly changing and adopting a perspective of curiosity. By noticing new things and approaching situations without preconceived notions, we can cultivate mindfulness. Dr. Langer also explores the contagious nature of mindfulness and how being mindful can positively influence our relationships with others.
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In this episode, Tim talks with the Mother of Mindfulness, also known as the Cosmic Leader, Dr. Ellen Langer, about her new book, The Mindful Body.
This is a MUST read. You have so much power in you; all you have to do is direct it. You're not meant to be normal. You're meant to thrive and live an amazing life. Dr. Langer's Mind-Body Unity Theory can prove this to you.
To read the Mindful Body, click here: https://amzn.to/46jwv1w
To learn more from Dr. Langer, click here: https://www.ellenlanger.me/
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