Conversations on Healing Podcast
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
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.
Episodes
- 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 thi…
- 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 E…
- 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 o…
- 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 i…
- 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 Dou…
- 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 c…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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, pr…
- 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…
- 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 U…
- 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 d…
- 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 Khir…
- 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 profession…
- 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 Cardiolog…
- 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 wit…
- 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), autoim…
- 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 pioneerin…
- 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…
- 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 d…
- 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…
- 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. Me…
- 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 healt…
- 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 Tradit…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 Tradit…
- 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 Li…
- 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…
- 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 (…
- 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 wor…
- 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 foste…
- 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 me…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 O…
- 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 f…
- 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 Depa…
- 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 hea…
- 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 pub…
- 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"…
- 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 w…
- 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…
- 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 thei…
- 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, D…
- 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…
- 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 auth…
- Breaking Barriers in Medicine: Insights from a Physician
Dr. Suzanne Koven received her M.D. from Johns Hopkins and B.A. in English literature from Yale. She went through residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital where she was chief resident and later joined the faculty of Harvard Medical School. Dr.…
- Paralyzed to Powerful: Finding Purpose Through Adversity
Robert Paylor is a motivational speaker who suffered a severe spinal cord injury while competing in the national championship for rugby at UC Berkeley. He defied the odds by completing his degree and is working towards increased mobility.…
- Unlocking the Power of Healthy Parenting
Dr. Aliza Pressman is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in her field. She is the assistant clinical professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and specializes in behavioral health in pediatrics…