The Resilient Mind

103 Year Old Doctor Reveals The Secrets To Living Longer, Happier & Healthier - Dr. Gladys McGarey

Feb 26, 2025
Dr. Gladys McGarey, a pioneering physician and holistic health advocate, shares her incredible insights on living a longer, happier life. She emphasizes the transformative power of love and connection in healing, recounts her journey in holistic medicine, and discusses the significant role of laughter and joy in overcoming life's challenges. With anecdotes from her life, including a memorable encounter with Gandhi, she inspires listeners to embrace emotional well-being as a cornerstone of health and resilience.
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INSIGHT

The Essence of Healing

  • People are overwhelmed by choices and confused about true healing.
  • Dr. McGarey emphasizes the importance of understanding that healing comes from within.
ANECDOTE

The Physician Within

  • Dr. McGarey's son, an orthopedic surgeon, expressed fear about responsibility for patients' lives.
  • She reassured him, emphasizing the physician's role as cooperating with the patient's inner healing power.
ANECDOTE

Defining Holistic Medicine

  • Dr. McGarey helped define holistic medicine, including its spelling, focusing on health, healing, and the holy inner being.
  • She faced skepticism and was sent to a psychiatrist for asking unconventional questions in medical school.
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