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