Ep. 217 – Book Club: Divided Mind. Exploring the Mind-Body Connection

Your host Dr. Meaghan Kirschling and special guest Dr. Ron Kirschling are back for another book club episode! In this week's book club, Meaghan and Ron break down Divided Mind by John E. Sarno. The book explores the connection between the mind and body and how this inextricable bond impacts our overall health.    The author, an orthopedist, believes there are other explanations for psychosomatic physical pain that aren't related to aging. Dr. Sarno explains that these pains are usually induced by repressed, unconscious emotions. He believes that emotions from our past can trigger many diseases such as fibromyalgia. Throughout his years of research, Dr. Sarno has found that continued suffering is related to patients' reticence to truly accept the origin of their pain. He draws the conclusion that a more in-depth acknowledgement of our emotions and their source can often alleviate symptoms.    Tune into this week's episode of Beyond the Basics Health Academy for a detailed summary of Divided Mind. Learn how our minds and bodies are interconnected, why it is important for medicine to focus on wellness rather than illness, and how our emotions play a vital role in our everyday physical experiences.   Quotes • "The real dichotomy we face in health care is whether we are going to concentrate on illness or wellness." (06:30-6:42) • "We are really getting into this situation where we are not treating people holistically; instead, we are being conditioned to treat diseases."  (07:54-08:00)  • "In general, if there is something you are trying to resist or there's something you're not dealing with, that will continue to persist." (23:26- 23:31)  • "When there is stress and loss of control, we do see an increase in health conditions across the board." (35:09-35:18)    BE KIND TO OTHERS, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, AND MAKE GOOD CHOICES.   Stay connected to Dr. Meaghan and her work: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBvlMzs8K94 • Instagram: @oneagorahealth // @drmeaghankirschling • Facebook: One Agora Integrative Health Clinic • Twitter: @btbhacademy • LinkedIn: Meaghan Kirschling • Clinic Website: https://www.oneagorahealth.com/   Podcast production and show notes provided by FIRESIDE Marketing