Wellness Reimagined: Aligning Your Life With What Matters Most
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, JD, MA, LPC, is a wellness expert who helps professionals build healthier, more balanced, and more fulfilling lives. A Corporate Wellness Consultant, Licensed Professional Counselor, and National Certified Counselor, Erin integrates her background in mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and lifestyle management to deliver impactful wellness coaching. Her holistic approach emphasizes the interconnected nature of well-being and meeting people where they are with practical, evidence-based tools for lasting change. Erin is the author of the USA Today National Bestseller , and her work...
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Choose Joy Now: What the End Teaches Us About Truly Living
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is an author, instructor, and end-of-life doula who has dedicated her career to helping people approach dying—and living—with deeper meaning, intention, and compassion. She is a founding partner of the Bay Area in Northern California and an instructor for the University of Vermont’s End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program. With a master’s in counseling psychology, Diane has served as a board member for the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance and as a hospice volunteer, bringing warmth, presence, and clarity to individuals and families navigating life’s final chapter. Her...
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When Listening Becomes Healing: The Practice of Radical Listening
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When Listening Becomes Healing: The Practice of Radical Listening Professor (PhD) is a leading academic, consultant, and executive coach whose work bridges the worlds of coaching, positive psychology, and human connection. He serves as Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology at the at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Ireland and as a Strategic Partner for the Instructional Coaching Group in the United States. He is a certified executive coach through both the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (Master Practitioner) and the International Coaching Federation...
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Touch as Medicine: Healing the Wounds of Disconnection
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is a powerful social activist and thought leader dedicated to fostering environments where Black-bodied individuals can fully express themselves. His TED Talk, “,” highlights the profound absence of safe, loving, platonic touch in the lives of many Black men. His work is rooted in addressing this deep cultural and emotional wound. Aaron helps men of African descent transition from being chronically undertouched to developing personalized “touch plans,” creating practices that honor safety, connection, and dignity. Beyond individual guidance, Aaron cultivates retreats and workshops on...
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Emotional Mastery: Tools for a More Whole, Connected Life
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Dan Newby is a global leader in emotional literacy and the creator of . With over 7,000 hours of coaching experience, he has dedicated his career to helping leaders and changemakers around the world turn emotions into powerful, everyday tools for transformation. Dan is the author of four books on emotional literacy and regularly leads his signature Emotions-Centered Coaching course for “people who support people” — including leaders, therapists, educators, faith leaders, and parents. Before devoting himself to coaching, Dan spent 25 years in private business, including as CEO, and later...
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The Hidden Power of Talking: How Language Tunes the Brain
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is the Donald P. Hayes Professor Emerita of Psychology and Language Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and is a renowned cognitive scientist. Her work in psycholinguistics explores how we comprehend, produce, and learn language—one of the most remarkable aspects of being human. Dr. MacDonald’s research has examined language across the entire lifespan, from children and young adults to older adults and individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease. In her book, “”, she explores the science around how and why we talk, and how this impacts our lives. In this episode, host...
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Nature, Neurodiversity, and the Future of Human Potential
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is a Harvard Medical School and MIT professor, inventor, best-selling author, and visionary leader. From transforming the challenges of undiagnosed ADHD into a wellspring of creativity and innovation, Dr. Karp has built a career championing neurodiversity, mindfulness, and environmental stewardship. He has co-founded 14 companies and secured over 100 patents, Dr. Karp’s acclaimed book, , inspires readers to move beyond autopilot living and embrace intentionality in daily life. Currently serving as Executive President of in Panama, Dr. Karp champions a “kinship worldview” that weaves...
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Beyond Medication: An Integrative Approach to Psychiatric Care
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Dr. James M. Greenblatt is a pioneer in functional and integrative medicine and a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist who has been treating patients since 1988. He serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine and previously held the role of Chief Medical Officer at . An internationally recognized speaker on nutritional interventions in mental health, Dr. Greenblatt has authored seven books, including the best-sellers and , as well as his latest, . He is also the founder of , an educational...
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Optimistic Realism: Navigating Cancer with Courage and Clarity
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Jonathan Gluck is a writer whose powerful storytelling has been in The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine, and Vogue. He has served as deputy editor and managing editor of the New York Magazine. Over the course of his distinguished career, Jonathan has earned multiple National Magazine Awards. Now, he turns inward with his latest work, : A Memoir of Illness and Hope, a deeply personal account of his diagnosis with Multiple Myeloma—an incurable blood cancer—and the emotional and physical journey that followed. In this episode, host Shay Beider speaks with...
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Wired for Healing: Understanding Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory
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, LCSW, is a renowned clinician, consultant, speaker, and author whose groundbreaking work bridges the science of the nervous system with everyday wellbeing. As a founding member of the and advisor to both and , Deb is widely recognized for making Polyvagal Theory accessible to both professionals and the general public. She pioneered the ® approach to help people understand and connect with their nervous systems in meaningful ways. Deb’s clinical publications, and , have become foundational texts in the field, while her bestselling books, including and , bring this transformative work...
info_outlineDr. Tal Ben-Shahar is an author and lecturer who holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior. He is known for teaching two of the largest classes in Harvard University's history: "Positive Psychology" and "The Psychology of Leadership." His works have been translated into over thirty languages and have topped best-seller lists worldwide. His latest books include “Happiness Studies” and “Happier, No Matter What.” He is the co-founder and chief learning officer of The Happiness Studies Academy and Potentialife, and in 2022, he launched the world’s first Master’s Degree in Happiness Studies with Centenary University.
In today’s episode, host Shay Beider talks with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar on embracing our emotions as part of the journey toward true happiness. Tal begins by emphasizing that painful emotions are a natural part of being human. To break down the path to happiness, Tal explains the SPIRE model, which includes five elements: Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational, and Emotional well-being. The duo discuss the concept of post-traumatic growth (PTG) and how individuals can become more resilient after facing significant life challenges. Finally, they discuss the arrival fallacy, revealing that external achievements do not always lead to happiness, and people must live authentic lives that align with their personal meaning and purpose.
Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing
Show Notes:
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Check out Happiness Studies Academy here
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Read “Happier, No Matter What”
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Explore Potentialife
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Read Tal’s book: Happiness Studies
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Read Michael Amster’s book: The Power of Awe
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