https://nalandainstitute.org/Bridging Contemplative Science and Modern Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Joe LoizzoThis script features an engaging discussion on the integration of contemplative science and wisdom with the modern medical landscape, highlighting the interdisciplinary work of Dr. Joe Loizzo. Joe, an MD, PhD, founder of the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science, and a psychotherapist, shares his journey from medical school to studying Tibetan Buddhism and contemplative pra...

Please join us for this enlivening, entertaining, and inspiring discussion with renowned healers and academicians Hillary and Bradford Keeney PhDs.  Brad has been initiated into several indigenous traditions and is the subject of a book titled "American Shaman." We discuss healing, ecstatic transformation, and embracing a life filled with sacred ecstasy and passion. The Keeneys, with backgrounds in shamanism, psychotherapy, and academia, emphasize the transformative power of ecstatic...

This authentic discussion emphasizes the imperative evolution of modern healthcare to include an integrative approach that valorizes the wisdom of traditional healing practices, the cultivation of noetic skills, and the personal growth of healthcare providers. It underscores the significance of self-awareness, the exploration of one's true calling ('Swadharma'), and the incorporation of emotional and spiritual education alongside conventional medical training. Stressing the limitations of a...

This podcast episode delves into the principles of contemplative care, highlighting a recent study indicating that people can learn to release joy by honoring their suffering. It features interviews with Chodo Robert Campbell Sensai and Koshin Paley Ellison Sensai, founders of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, discussing their mission to transform healthcare culture through compassion, wisdom, education, and Zen practice. The discussion covers the importance of community,...

Navigating the Sacred Anatomy of Healing This conversation explores the profound realm of healing beyond the physical, delving into the concept of sacred anatomy and the spiritual aspects of health and healing. Desda Zuckerman shares her insights on seeing beyond the physical body, understanding individuals as manifestations of divine consciousness, and emphasizes the importance of witnessing, rather than fixing, as a healer's greatest gift. The discussion highlights the notion of...

This conversation between Jim Duffy and Ann Cecil-Sterman delves into profound insights on healing, acupuncture, and the essence of being a healer in the modern world. Ann shares her journey in classical Chinese medicine, mentored by Jeffrey Yuen, and discusses the ethos of healing beyond technical proficiency towards becoming thinkers and connectors with a deep understanding of the ancient and energetic principles of acupuncture. The discussion covers topics such as the importance of...

In this conversation, Jim interviews organizational change consultant, Christopher Cooke, as they discuss recognizing, responding, recovering, regenerating, and renewing within multiple systems, including those in nature, healthcare, and even those within individuals. Christopher shares his experiences in modifying the principles of change to heal struggling systems, such as drought-stricken farmlands in Australia and 'burnout' in healthcare systems. He highlights the importance of...

Join us for this enriching conversation with the seasoned healthcare professional Dr. Erica Cappelluti, who shares her journey from a research scientist to an esteemed figure in integrative and holistic medicine. Discussing the importance of self-care, maintaining balance, and seeking help in healthcare professions, she emphasizes the need for softness and compassion in what can often be a relentlessly demanding field. Dr. Cappelluti also elaborates on the transformational programs of the...

In this episode, we delve into a profound conversation with Kirsten DeLeo, a member of the Authentic Presence Program, and explore the very essence of 'being a healer'. The conversation emphasizes the significance of presence, wisdom, integrity, and humility within the healing profession, taking lessons from Kirsten's enriching life experiences and insights. 01:41 Introduction and Kirsten DeLeo's Background 04:34 Importance of presence 25:21 Insights into Wisdom and...

In this engaging exchange, Jim interviews Dr. Elliott Dacher, a physician who encourages medical professionals to practice medicine with heart, underlining the nobility of it. He explains how he transitioned from traditional medical practice to integral healing, foregrounding the importance of human flourishing in healthcare. According to him, the full scope of human flourishing includes serenity, natural wisdom, enduring happiness, self-compassion, and freedom from the known. Dr. Dacher...

In the discussion, Peter Fairfield, renowned acupuncturist and medical intuitive, is characterized by his ability to blend traditional wisdom with contemporary relevance. The conversation examines the complexity of medicine and healing, emphasizing the significance of emotional, spiritual, and personal development in becoming a successful healer. Fairfield explains the essential nature of empathy and understanding in building a healer-patient relationship rather than simply relying on facts...

A Life in Search of Medical Wisdom : A Conversation with Peter Fairfield LAc Peter Fairfield, a highly respected acupuncturist and medical intuitive, shares his wisdom and experiences in the realm of healing. He discusses the importance of intersecting Western medicine with spiritual insights, mainly through intuitive awareness and understanding of one's lineage of healing. Peter advocates for deeper human connection and interaction in the field of medicine - moving away from cold, fact-based...

The “Intelligent Physician” - The First Quality of a Healer This conversation takes a deep dive into the principles and practices of Tibetan medicine, focusing mainly on the compassion aspect of the practice. Dr. Jampa Yonten a Tibetan physician based in Bangalore, explains the importance of looking at the patient as one would look at oneself, and this ability to empathize is what allows the physician to truly heal. The discussion further unravels various aspects such as intelligence of a...

The Healer's Council: A Deep Dive into Tibetan Medicine with Dr. Jampa Yonten In this episode of The Healer's Council, Jim engages in a detailed conversation with Dr. Jampa Yonten, a Tibetan physician and author of a book titled, 'Compassion as Remedy in Tibetan Medicine'. The conversation provides insight into Dr. Yonten's transformation into a healer, the history of Tibetan medicine, and the structure of its fundamental text, The Gyushi. The episode highlights the qualities of a good healer...

In this deep, extensive conversation, Dr. Jampa Yonten, a Tibetan physician, discusses the philosophy and practice of Tibetan medicine. He expresses the importance of not viewing patients as sick but as equals who are seeking happiness and freedom from suffering. Dr. Yontan explains that Tibetan medicine is not only a medical practice but also intertwined with spiritual practice, inseparable from compassion. He details the Tibetan perspective of intelligence in relation to the physician's...

Get ready for an intriguing and potent conversation as we sit down with the remarkable Lewis Mel Madrona MD PhD. We're talking about a man with a wealth of knowledge in both allopathic and indigenous medicine, making him a fascinating blend of western education and indigenous wisdom. Lewis generously shares his experiences as part of the Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness Group and Acadia Hospital, while also introducing us to his brainchild, the Coyote Institute. Understand the deep...

In this intimate conversation, Lonny Jarrett, an internationally recognized authority on the practice of Five Element Acupuncture, shares his insights on the journey of a healer. He describes his spiritual awakening and the transformative impact it had on his life and practice, acknowledging the courage and faith it takes to truly serve as a healer. He discusses the integral nature of healing, emphasizing the responsibility of healers to transform suffering into compassion and wisdom. Lonny...

Dr. James Hollis, one of the world’s leading Jungian psychoanalysts, discusses the challenges and motivations of healers, particularly in the context of navigating crises in our lives. He explores the concept of the wounded healer and how childhood experiences shape one's path as a healer. Dr. Hollis emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and therapy for healers to address their own wounds and motivations. He also delves into the topics of shame, courage, and burnout among healthcare...

Listen in as we navigate the compelling landscape of stories and their profound impact on healing. Our guest expert passionately shares insights into the concept of the Default Mode Network in neuroscience and its activation when we daydream, which leads us into the intriguing discussion on  Dialogical Self Theory and Therapy. As we unravel the ways in which we construct self-theory from stories, we consider how to shape better, more constructive narratives as opposed to destructive ones. In...

The episode is an in-depth discussion with Ed Neal MD, who has a deep understanding of healing and modern science.  Dr Neal has a profound background including studies at the Young Institute in Zurich and his involvement with the Apricot Grove Project.  The conversation delves into the wisdom encapsulated in Francis Bacon’s quote, “Nature to be commanded must be obeyed,” and its influence on healing practices.  We discuss the concept of Jing Shen, a belief in an original destiny that propels...

Join us as we navigate the fascinating journey of David Shlim MD, an exceptional healer and physician, and his integration of compassion, wisdom, and Buddhist philosophy into the field of medicine. David shares his personal and spiritual transformation from an English literature major to a pioneering figure in travel medicine, a tour doctor for the Rolling Stones, and an ardent student of Buddhist philosophy. His exploration of the teachings of his spiritual mentor, Choki Nyima Rinpoche,...

In this challenging exploration of wisdom for 21st century healers, we confront the challenges of professional burnout and the rise of artificial intelligence. This introspective journey begins with a question posed to me by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama i.e.: “Do I have a good heart?”. His question challenged me to consider the importance of a heart-based connection in healing and steers us toward a critical examination of the consequences of a healthcare system built on a bedrock of...