Dr. Joe Dispenza – Author of “You Are the Placebo” and “Becoming Supernatural” After a devastating accident during a triathlon where he suffered fractured vertebrae, Dr. Joe was told he needed surgery and would probably never walk again. He was a young chiropractor who subscribed to B.J. Palmer’s belief that the power that made the body heals the body. B.J.Palmer founded chiropractic. He went home and healed his body harnessing the power of the mind/body connection, connecting to Divine Intelligence that we each have within us.
Norman Doidge, MD “The Brain’s Way of Healing” to inspire and uplift you with what’s possible despite all appearances to the contrary
Victor Frankl for discovering the path to freedom in the wake of trauma in his book, “Man’s Search for Meaning”
David R. Hamilton, Ph.D. for meditations, using science to inspire, self-love and harnessing the power of the mind/body connection to heal. Be sure to explore David’s blogs, books and join his Personal Development Club. His latest book, ‘The Joy of Actually Giving a F**k’ is one of my all time favorite reads. David uses the NIH National Center for Biotechnology Information to stay up to date on the latest research about treating conditions with holistic therapies. A fascinating article about using visualization for the treatment of osteoarthritis: Mental Imagery Enhances Pain Reduction and Visual Processing in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients: A Comparative Study
Heal Documentary and Book for miraculous healing stories and inspiration from mind/body luminaries
Dr. Ellen J. Langer, a Professor of Psychology at Harvard has done extensive research through the years on the mind/body connection and how perception and the environment can affect one’s experience.
Lissa Rankin, MD is a physician trained in the traditional Western medical school model who is a visionary, healer and NY Times Bestselling Author of books that share the body’s innate capacity to heal.
Bernie Siegel, MD one of the pioneers of mind/body medicine for meditations, love, laughter, miracles, healing, health and well-being
What I’ve been reading:
“The Unseen Leader” by Martin Gutmann
“Range” by David Epstein
“Perseverance > Endurance” by Blayne Smith and Brandon Young
“Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Education of an Artist” by Daniel Pollack-Pelzner
“Infectious Generosity” by Chris Anderson
“Let Your Mind Run” by Deena Kastor
“Counter Clockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility” by Ellen Langer
“Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway” by Susan Jeffers, Ph.D.
“G’morning! G’night!” by Lin-Manuel Miranda
“The Happiness Advantage” by Shawn Achor
“Life at Hamilton” by Mike Anthony
What I’m listening to:
The Optimism Institute and The Blue Sky Podcast Be sure to visit the Blue Sky Podcast bookshelf for books to enlighten, inspire and fuel your optimism and hope and subscribe so you don’t miss another episode
Arts Educators Save the World Podcast Inspiring conversations with artists and their mentors
Music Saved Me – a podcast about the power of music hosted by Lynn Hoffman. Music has a way to connect art to emotional healing and this podcast will get up close and personal with musicians who have personally been impacted by music. The Music Saved Me Podcast tackles how music, from either side of the speaker can be a healing device for the mental health crisis going on globally. The Music Saved Me Podcast is a proud supporter of Musicians on Call.
Takin’ A Walk – The music history podcast that talks with legends. Takin’ A Walk is a music history podcast hosted by Buzz Knight, distributed through iHeartMedia, featuring in-depth interviews with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and classic rock legends. Select episodes are archived in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s collection.
The Hamilcast – In this podcast about all things Hamilton, host Gillian Pensavalle speaks with guests, and sometimes co-host/all time husband Michael Paul Smith, about the inner-workings of the show, how it came together, what it takes to put on all around the world, finding Hamilton references in everyday life, and much more. The Hamilcast has played host to every member of the original creative team, aka “The Cabinet”, including repeat visits from Hamilton creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda. The Hamilcast features interviews with cast members from every Hamilton tour, Broadway, and UK company–crew members, musicians, creatives, and the hard working people behind-the-scenes that keep the production alive. Plus: historians, super fans, celebrity Hamilton enthusiasts, and group cast recordings!
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos – You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale — the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history — The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness.
To your health and well-being!