Episode 016 – 4 Self-Healing Lessons by Dr. Bernie Siegel

In this episode, Joseph teaches usDr. Bernie Siegel’s 4 Self-Healing Lessons. Not everyone would agree that mind and body connection is considered a mental health topic, but it truly is. The state of your mind and what you believe often precedes what your body will do. This is precisely why healing begins in the mind. Tune-in as Joseph discusses Dr. Bernie’s self-healing lessons and the RIGHT way healthcare givers can advocate and encourage their patients in their healing process.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast
• 00:23 – Today’s episode is 4 Self-Healing Lessons byDr. Bernie Siegel
• 01:05 – “We all know that there’s a mind and body connection”
• 01:51 –Dr. Bernie Siegelwas born in New York

o02:03 – He retired from his practice in 1989 and since then, he’s talked to patients and caregivers about mental health

o02:20 – In 1978, he originated what he called the Exceptional Cancer Patients, which he still runs in part

o03:01 – One of his famous books isLove, Medicine & Miracles

o03:14 – His big complaint is that “as doctors, we are not trained to communicate and understand the power of our words as they relate to a patient’s ability and desire to survive”

• 03:36 – Majority of medical school students when asked to draw a picture of where they see themselves in 5 years produce a picture focused on thier own prestige instead of client interaction and care.
• 04:24 – It’s true that doctors must have boundaries
• 04:42 – The distance doctors create with their patients most often lead to poor medical care
• 05:00 – Here are the 4 Self-Healing Lessons byDr. Bernie Siegel:

o05:03 – 1) Our desire to live brings life

o05:53 – 2) Pay attention to dreams and art

o06:42 – 3) Love is healing

o07:15 – 4) Our inner strength and knowledge are vital

• 09:23 – Whenever Joseph works with his clients, he lets his clients know that he believes in them
• 09:49 – When you believe and advocate for yourself, you’re on the path to better health
• 09:56 – Check out Dr. Siegel’swebsite
• 10:25 – Experience has shown all of us that the mind and body connection is real
• 10:44 – Please leave us a comment onMind Your Mindand a review oniTunes

3 Key Points:

1. Doctors need to learn how to communicate with their patients WITHOUT the barriers of superiority.
2. As caregivers and doctors—SHOW that you believe in your patients and that you care about their health.
3. What your mind believes, your body follows.

Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Bernie Siegel– Doctor that created the 4 Self-Healing Lessons
• Exceptional Cancer Patients– Group that Dr. Bernie formed for cancer patients
• Love, Medicine & Miracles– Dr. Bernie’s book that Joseph recommends