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:
Doctors need to learn how to communicate with their
patients WITHOUT the barriers of superiority.As
caregivers and doctors—SHOW that you believe in your patients and
that you care about their health.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