67. Lewis Mehl-Madrona – History, Ceremony and Creative Wisdom Part 2

Doctor, healer, and author of the Coyote Medicine, part of the Coyote trilogy, Lewis Mehl-Madrona looks at healing through the lens of Lakota, Cherokee and Cree traditions as well as how these practices collide with traditional medicine . He earned his medical degree from Stanford University and has taught at a number of universities, including Maine Dartmouth, Union Institute and University, the University of Hawaii, the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Pittsburgh, along with his alma mater. He has authored over one-hundred academic papers and has held positions in hospitals as well as complimentary healthcare organizations. Lewis’s work focuses on the role of narrative and imagery in healing. Lewis joins me today to discuss the power of indigenous wisdom and why he believes that people must be aware of the real history of indigenous people in this nation. He shares insights surrounding his creative process as an author, and why it is crucial to be disciplined in your writing instead of waiting for the inspiration to hit. Lewis also highlights several books and authors who have had a profound impact on him and his advice for writers seeking to improve their craft. “Freedom comes from service. It’s not an ‘all for me and none for you’ freedom. It’s a collective freedom.” – Lewis Mehl-Madrona This week on The School for Good Living Podcast: Why indigenous wisdom has the power to change the worldHow indigenous people embrace the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of healingThe concept of freedom in indigenous culture, and how it differs from western cultureWhy awareness matters in understanding the social/cultural dynamic in this country and what people can do to improve prejudice and heal historical wounds The importance of coming to terms with the truth of genocide and broken promises Where people can begin with becoming more historically aware and the impact Lewis believes this would haveThe importance of radical acceptance when it comes to healing relationshipsThe role that money can play in supporting life experiencesLewis’s book writing process and why he feels sharing his ideas through writing is importantThe dynamic between Lewis and his wife when co-authoring books Who has been influential in Lewis’s development as a writer, and what he learned from themWhy Lewis considers Milton Erickson to be one of his heroesHow Lewis writes balances his writing with his other workWhat Lewis feels is a reasonable daily word count in the book-writing process and his advice for aspiring writers Why you shouldn’t wait for inspiration to begin working towards your creative goals and the worst input that writers typically receiveResources Mentioned: **The School for Good Living may receive commissions for purchases made through Amazon links in this post. Coyote Medicine by Lewis Mehl-MadronaCoyote Healing  by Lewis Mehl-MadronaCoyote Wisdom by Lewis Mehl-MadronaRemapping Your Mind by Lewis Mehl-Madrona and Barbara MainguyA People’s History of the United States by Howard ZinnThe Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King A Short History of Indians in Canada by Thomas KingCeremony by Leslie Marmon SilkoCoyote Blue by Christopher MooreThe Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven by Sherman AlexieMy Voice Will Go With You by Milton EricksonThe Creative Habit  by Twyla Tharp Finite and Infinite Games by James P. CarseThomas KingKeith SawyerKivaConnect with Lewis Mehl-Madrona: Coyote Institute Lewis Mehl-MadronaEmail: [email protected] Subscribe, Rate & Share! Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the School for Good Living Podcast, with your host, Bryan Miller. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave us a rating and review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. And be sure to share your favorite episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to inspire others to improve their lives and reach their full potential.The post 67. Lewis Mehl-Madrona – History, Ceremony and Creative Wisdom Part 2 first appeared on School for Good Living Podcasts.