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Conversations on Healing Podcast

by Shay Beider

The Conversations on Healing Podcast is hosted by Shay Beider, founder and executive director of Integrative Touch.On the Conversations on Healing Podcast, Shay Beider speaks with renowned healthcare leaders and practitioners to explore the world of wellness, the incredible powers of self-care and what it truly means to heal today.

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  1. Effortless Healing: How Qigong and Coherence Transform Medicine from the Inside Out

    Dr. Cynthia Li is a physician trained in integrative and functional medicine who has transformed her own healing journey into a powerful guide for others seeking wholeness. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Dr. Li is a certified teacher and workshop facilitator in qigong—an ancient mind-body...

  2. Dreams as Medicine: What They Are Trying to Heal

    Toko-pa Turner is an author, dreamworker, and teacher whose work explores the profound relationship between dreams, belonging, and the human psyche. Drawing from the mystical tradition of Sufism and Jungian psychology, Toko-pa invites people to see dreams not as random events, but as living...

  3. The Voice of Truth: Spiritual Healing, Human Design, and Embracing Your Story

    Aycee Brown is a psychic channel, medium, spiritual guide, and teacher dedicated to helping people unlock their most magical lives. Known as the "Voice of Truth" for her ability to connect individuals with their divine source, Aycee works with those at life's crossroads, guiding them to find...

  4. Finding Healing by Coming Home to the Body

    Judith Blackstone, PhD, is the founder of the Realization Process, an approach for embodied psychological healing and nondual spiritual awakening that bridges psychotherapy, movement, and subtle awareness. A former psychotherapist of thirty-five years and an early professional dancer, Judith's…

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  5. Healing Burnout: Listening to the Wisdom of the Nervous System

    Dr. Claire Plumbly is a clinical psychologist, trauma specialist, and author dedicated to helping people understand burnout and reconnect with themselves through compassionate, body-based healing. As the founder of Plum Psychology and an EMDR consultant based in the UK, Claire has spent her…

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  6. Healing as Wholeness: An Integrative Approach to Health

    Dr. Stephen Dahmer is a physician, educator, and global leader in integrative medicine who has devoted his career to transforming how we understand healing. As Director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, Dr. Dahmer helps train healthcare professionals...

  7. Wellness Reimagined: Aligning Your Life With What Matters Most

    Erin Clifford, 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,...

  8. Choose Joy Now: What the End Teaches Us About Truly Living

    Diane Button 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 End-of-Life Doula Alliance in Northern California and an instructor for…

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  9. When Listening Becomes Healing: The Practice of Radical Listening

    When Listening Becomes Healing: The Practice of Radical Listening Professor Christian van Nieuwerburgh (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...

  10. Touch as Medicine: Healing the Wounds of Disconnection

    Aaron Johnson is a powerful social activist and thought leader dedicated to fostering environments where Black-bodied individuals can fully express themselves. His TED Talk, "Chronically Undertouched," highlights the profound absence of safe, loving, platonic touch in the lives of many Black men....

  11. Emotional Mastery: Tools for a More Whole, Connected Life

    Dan Newby is a global leader in emotional literacy and the creator of Emotions-Centered Coaching. 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…

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  12. The Hidden Power of Talking: How Language Tunes the Brain

    Dr. Maryellen MacDonald 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…

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  13. Nature, Neurodiversity, and the Future of Human Potential

    Dr. Jeffrey Karp 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...

  14. Beyond Medication: An Integrative Approach to Psychiatric Care

    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...

  15. Optimistic Realism: Navigating Cancer with Courage and Clarity

    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...

  16. Wired for Healing: Understanding Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory

    Deb Dana, 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 Polyvagal Institute and advisor to both Khiron Clinics and Unyte, Deb is widely recognized for making...

  17. The Power of Story in Medicine and Grief Work

    Laurel Braitman is a bestselling author, speaker, educator, and a leader in the field of medical storytelling. She serves as the Director of Writing and Storytelling at the Stanford School of Medicine, where she helps healthcare professionals harness the power of narrative to support healing and...

  18. Healing the Heart: Why We Need Each Other to Heal

    Dr. Jonathan Fisher is a Harvard-trained cardiologist, mindfulness teacher, and organizational well-being leader with three decades of experience in healthcare. A practicing physician and best-selling author of Just One Heart: A Cardiologist's Guide to Healing, Health, and Happiness, Dr. Fisher...

  19. From Legacy to Liberation: Healing Racial Inequities in Healthcare

    Dr. Uché Blackstock is an emergency medicine physician and thought leader whose work is deeply woven with both personal and professional experiences, dedicated to addressing the impact of inherited racism and social ideas of difference within healthcare institutions. She attended Harvard…

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  20. A Silent Pandemic: Unraveling Long Term Covid, Lyme Disease, PANDAS and Other Autoimmune Illnesses

    Dr. Denis Bouboulis is a leading specialist in Neuro-Immunology, known for his pioneering work in diagnosing and treating PANS/PANDAS, which is a Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus (PANDAS), autoimmune encephalitis, and tick-borne illnesses like Lyme...

  21. Permission to Feel: Unlocking Emotional Intelligence

    Marc Brackett is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Child Study Center at Yale. He's also the best-selling author of Permission to Feel, translated into 25 languages, and a pioneering researcher with over 25 years of work in emotional...

  22. Healing Chronic Pain: The Power of the Mind-Body Connection

    Nicole J. Sachs, LCSW, is a renowned psychotherapist, speaker, writer, and retreat leader dedicated to helping people break free from chronic pain and anxiety. She is the author of The Meaning of Truth and the recently released book Mind Your Body, as well as creator of the online courses Freedom...

  23. Practicing Liberation: Healing Together in Community

    Hala Khouri, M.A., SEP, E-RYT is a leading voice in trauma-informed care, embodied social justice, and resilience-building. With over 25 years of experience teaching yoga and movement and 15 years of clinical work and training, Hala has dedicated her life to bridging the gap between healing,...

  24. Finding Your Purpose, Power and Peace

    Nakeia Homer is a Well-Being Educator, Author, and the founder of Heal & Grow Daily, a private membership and well-being community dedicated to sustainable healing and personal growth. Her books, I Hope This Helps and All the Right Pieces, have inspired readers worldwide. Her latest release…

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  25. Rewiring the Brain: Transforming Brain Health

    Dr. Robert Melillo is a renowned expert in developmental neurological conditions like ADHD, autism, OCD, and more. With over 30 years of experience as a clinician, professor, researcher, and bestselling author of Disconnected Kids, Dr. Melillo has developed groundbreaking, noninvasive methods to...

  26. Trauma Transformed: Insights on Healing Childhood Traumas

    Dr. Bruce Perry is a global leader in understanding how trauma impacts the developing brain. He is the Principal of the Neurosequential Network and has spent over 30 years as a clinician, researcher, and educator in children's mental health and neuroscience. Dr. Perry co-authored several...

  27. Healing Moments: Peace Through Stillness with Jimmy Yen

    Healing Moments is a segment we've created to share moments of healing and wellness that you can incorporate in your everyday life. Today's Healing Moment is with Jimmy Yen, or 'the Acu Sensei' as he's known on social media. He is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, Entrepreneur…

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  28. The Science of Positive Change: The Key to Unlocking Transformation in Your Life

    Dr. Richard Boyatzis is a Distinguished University Professor at Case Western Reserve University, renowned for his research on leadership, emotional intelligence, and sustainable change. With a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Harvard and a background in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT, Dr....

  29. Life After Loss: Navigating The Invisible Path to Healing

    Christina Rasmussen is a grief educator and best-selling author of Second Firsts, Where Did You Go?, and Invisible Loss, each offering profound insights into healing and transformation after tragedy. Christina earned her master's degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Durham...

  30. Healing Moments: The Focus on Restorative Longevity with Jimmy Yen

    Healing Moments is a segment we've created to share moments of healing and wellness that you can incorporate in your everyday life. Today's Healing Moment is with Jimmy Yen, or 'the Acu Sensei' as he's known on social media. He is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, Entrepreneur…

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  31. From Numbness to Wonder: Decreasing Depression Through Nature and Self-Compassion

    Jarod Anderson is an acclaimed nature poet and the creative mind behind The CryptoNaturalist podcast. Jarod has produced three best-selling poetry collections: Field Guide to the Haunted Forest, Love Notes from the Hollow Tree, and Leaf Litter. His newly released memoir, Something in the Woods...

  32. Healing Moments: Quick Restorative Acupressure (QRA) with Jimmy Yen

    Healing Moments is a segment we've created to share moments of healing and wellness that you can incorporate in your everyday life. Today's Healing Moment is with Jimmy Yen, or 'the Acu Sensei' as he's known on social media. He is a widely celebrated Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)…

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  33. Mind, Magic and Manifestation: Insights from Dr. James Doty

    Dr. James Doty is a trained neurosurgeon and adjunct professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University's School of Medicine. He is the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford, with His Holiness the Dalai Lama as…

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  34. The True Pursuit of Happiness

    Dr. 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…

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  35. Navigating Foster Care: Creating Safe Spaces

    Mark Daley is a social activist, entrepreneur, and foster-turned-adoptive father. He is the founder of One Iowa, the state's largest LGBTQ+ equality organization, and TheFosterParent.com, a national platform connecting families with foster organizations. He is also the author of Safe: A Memoir of...

  36. What is Integrative Touch Therapy? With Shay Beider

    In today's special release episode, host Shay Beider speaks with Katie Frazee and Patty Atkins to discuss the story behind Integrative Touch therapy. Katie is the VP of programs and community wellness at Integrative Touch and Patty is a member of the TeleWellness Healing Team. Both women…

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  37. Understanding the Micro Stress Effect: Insights for Higher Performance

    Rob Cross has dedicated over 20 years to studying the networks and collaborative practices of high-performing organizations. His experience working with over 300 organizations and thousands of leaders has allowed Rob to develop strategies to build effective networks at every career stage. He…

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  38. Integrative Medicine in the Workplace and Beyond

    Dr. Esther Sternberg is renowned for her significant influence in integrative medicine and is known for her research bridging mind-body science and built environments. She is the Research Director at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and the Founding Director of the University of...

  39. Healing Moments: Nervous System Regulation with Tamar Chansky

    Healing Moments is a segment we've created to share moments of healing and wellness that you can incorporate in your everyday life. Today's Healing Moment is with Tamar Chansky, a licensed psychologist who works extensively with treating OCD and anxiety. In today's healing moment, Tamar breaks…

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  40. From Crisis to Connection: Supporting Each Other through Anxiety

    Dr. Tamar Chansky is a licensed psychologist and founder of the Children's and Adult Center for OCD and Anxiety which uses cognitive-behavioral therapy to treat a variety of conditions. She is considered an expert on dealing with anxiety for children and teens. Dr. Chansky is the author of…

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  41. Breaking Bias to Improve Health Disparities

    Dr. Renee Canady is the CEO of the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), leading a team dedicated to promoting health equity and well-being for all. Before MPHI, she served as Health Officer and Director of the Ingham County Health Department in Lansing, where she pioneered the Ingham County...

  42. Healing Moments: Heart Opening Practice with Jonathan Robinson

    Healing Moments is a segment we've created to share moments of healing and wellness that you can incorporate in your everyday life. Today's Healing Moment is with psychotherapist Jonathan Robinson. Jonathan will be leading us through a heart opening practice that encourages feelings of…

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  43. Unlocking Trauma: Using Ecstasy as Medicine

    Jonathan Robinson, a psychotherapist and bestselling author based in Northern California, has impacted over 200 million people worldwide through his practical methods. His work, translated into 47 languages, has been featured in major publications like Newsweek, USA TODAY, and the Los Angeles...

  44. Mindfulness Matters: How Perception Shapes Health

    Dr. Ellen Langer is a trailblazer in psychology known internationally as "the mother of mindfulness." She was the first woman to be tenured at Harvard in her field. Dr. Langer has been included in New York Times Magazine's "Year in Ideas" issue for her revolutionary experiments in social…

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  45. Healing Moments: Breathing & Visualization with Dr. Cindy Tsai

    Healing Moments is a segment we've created to share moments of healing and wellness that you can incorporate in your everyday life. Today's Healing Moment is with board certified physician and chief wellness officer Dr. Cindy Tsai. Cindy will lead us through a mindful breathing and visualization...

  46. Permission to Heal: A Guide to Self-Discovery and Well-Being

    Dr. Cindy Tsai is an award-winning board-certified Physician, TEDx Speaker, Bestselling Author, and Chief Wellness Officer. She is the founder of Yes & More, which is an organization focused on personal growth and wellness to help empower leaders through mind and body wellness programs. Dr. Tsai...

  47. Announcing the 2024 Season...

    Join Shay Beider, host of the Conversations on Healing Podcast, and all of our incredible guests that will be featured here in 2024. We have a diverse lineup of experts, ranging from medical doctors to psychotherapists, who will share their knowledge and insights. Thank all of our amazing…

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  48. Truth Unveiled: Exploring Psychedelic Psychotherapy and Healing

    Dr. Michael Sapiro is a multifaceted professional working as a clinical psychologist, psychedelic psychotherapist, writer, meditation teacher, and researcher who previously lived as a Buddhist monk. Known for his transformative coaching, Dr. Sapiro works with a wide range of clients including...

  49. Healing Moment: Exploring Somatics Through Safety, Belonging, and Dignity

    Healing Moments is a segment we've created to share moments of healing and wellness that you can incorporate in your everyday life. Today's Healing Moment is with somatic specialist Staci Haines. She will lead us through a somatic exercise that helps us to feel centered in our bodies so we can…

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  50. Exploring Somatics Through Safety, Belonging, and Dignity

    Staci Haines, a seasoned practitioner with 30 years of experience, has dedicated her work to personal and social transformation. She specializes in somatics, trauma healing, embodied leadership, and transformative justice. She is the author of "The Politics of Trauma: Somatics, Healing, and…

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The Conversations on Healing Podcast is hosted by Shay Beider, founder and executive director of Integrative Touch.On the Conversations on Healing Podcast, Shay Beider speaks with renowned healthcare leaders and practitioners to explore the world of wellness, the incredible powers of self-care and what it truly means to heal today.

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