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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 28 MIN

On Spirituality and Your Health

from The Pocket Contemplative · host Dave Schmelzer

Contemplative practice has a remarkable connection to our physical health, among its many benefits. Dave Schmelzer will review how it connects with lengthening our telomeres, the caps on our chromosomes which determine whether we age with vigor or disease. He'll touch on advice for stress management and exercise and diet and sleep, all in a context of a mindful world. Mentioned on this podcastThe Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer, by Elizabeth Blackburn and Elissa EpelYou can sign up to receive Dave's "Thursday notes" hereYou can learn more about the free, online Faith Part 2 course here. You can register your interest here. 

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Contemplative practice has a remarkable connection to our physical health, among its many benefits. Dave Schmelzer will review how it connects with lengthening our telomeres, the caps on our chromosomes which determine whether we age with vigor or disease. He'll touch on advice for stress management and exercise and diet and sleep, all in a context of a mindful world. Mentioned on this podcast The Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer, by Eliza...

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