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The One You Feed

Mind Over Matter: The Power of Mindfulness for Wellbeing with Ellen Langer

Jun 11, 2024
57:48
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Ellen Langer discusses the power of mindfulness for well-being, distinguishing it from meditation. She explores how mindfulness can positively impact chronic diseases, stress management, and decision-making skills. The podcast covers the mind-body unity, empowering patients, and the importance of starting small for habit formation. It also delves into memory and attention in older adults, mindset impact on health, and the significance of reflection for personal growth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Mindfulness promotes self-awareness and challenges mindless habits.
  • The mind-body connection significantly impacts health outcomes.

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Mindfulness Enhances Understanding and Awareness

Mindfulness allows for a deeper understanding of actions and their diverse reasons. It promotes nuanced perspectives, highlighting the multitude of factors influencing behavior. By fostering awareness of varied motivations, mindfulness enriches experiences and diminishes negativity, self-pity, jealousy, and fear.

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