This episode explores the rich tapestry of traditional healing and integrative medicine through Linda Cohen Loigman’s novel “The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern.” Joined by Linda and integrative medicine expert Dr. Jodi Patel, the conversation delves into herbal remedies, generational wisdom, the healing power of listening and the enduring magic of chicken soup. 

This episode was made possible by the generous support of Ken Stevens.

We talked with:

• Lynda Cohen Loigman graduated from Harvard College and Columbia Law School. She has written four novels: her debut, USA Today bestseller, The Two-Family House, The Wartime Sisters,  The Matchmaker’s Gift, and, the book we'll be discussing today, The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern, which was a September Book of the Month Club Pick.
• Jyoti Patel, M.D., is a trailblazing triple board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Integrative Medicine, whose groundbreaking work merges functional medicine, mindfulness, and community wellness. Her personal journey through illness transformed her approach to healing, prioritizing root causes, prevention, and the power of lifestyle medicine. Dr. Patel’s accolades, from Top Doc honors to her leadership in Fountain Hills’ community garden, reflect her unwavering commitment to redefining health beyond the prescription pad.

Purchase “The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern.”

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