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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2025 · 15 MIN

When Medicine Isn’t Enough: Why Healing Needs a Both/And Approach

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Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. In this solo episode, Lauren explores the power of integrating Western Medicine with holistic healing. Reflecting on her personal experience supporting her mother through surgery, Lauren highlights the need for a both/and approach to care, one that values cutting-edge medical treatment and foundational support like proper nutrition and emotional well-being.She also calls attention to disparities in hospital care, particularly the surprising lack of nourishing food for patients, and makes a compelling case for a more comprehensive healing environment. Tune in for a thoughtful reflection, practical insights, and an inspiring challenge to rethink how we define true health.Chapters:00:00  Introduction00:39  Exploring Either/Or vs. Both/And Thinking02:06  Lauren’s Personal Story from the Hospital04:57  Why Nutrition Is Essential to Healing09:21  A Call to Action for Better Hospital Food12:25  ConclusionEpisode Resources:Sign up for FREE weekly Newsletter: https://www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga#EnergyMedicineYoga #EnergyWorksPodcast #WellnessPodcast #HolisticHealth #IntegrativeMedicine #FoodIsMedicine #HealthcareReform #PatientAdvocacy #Nutrition #HospitalFood

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