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Mindful Medicine episodes

December 01, 2020 Staying Mentally Fit During Quarantine
Remember when we all thought quarantine was going to last 2 weeks? A month, tops? Well, as we enter a winter still in some form of quarantine, we're talking about how to stay mentally fit during this ongoing pandemic.

Dr. Gail Saltz is joining us today, she is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry with The New York Presbyterian Hospital and a psychoanalyst at The New York Psychoanalytic Institute.
Listen as she talks with Dr. Holly about building resiliency, mourning loss and dealing with uncertainty, the pros and cons of telehealth, how to navigate the upcoming holidays and alcohol intake.
Check out Dr. Saltz's podcast Personology at https://drgailsaltz.com/personology-podcast/
34 min
November 17, 2020 How To Avoid Burnout At Your New Home Office
Almost a year into this pandemic now and a good chunk of us are still working from home. In fact, we may never go back to an office.

But as wonderful as it sounds to never deal with traffic, working in your pajamas from your bed or couch, it can lead to burning out in both physical and mental ways.

Joining us to talk about home office burn out is Dr. Greg Hammer, a pediatric intensive care physician, pediatric anesthesiologist, and professor at Stanford University Medical Center.

We'll hear today about the stress put on our bodies from these new lifestyles, keeping work and home life separate even when they take place in the same building, creating a sleep schedule, and how to deal with the fear and anxiety heightened by this pandemic.
23 min
November 03, 2020 Health Benefits of Nasal Washing
We here at Mindful Medicine do our best not to talk about COVID-19 too much. But, after being in this pandemic for 6 months now, it's hard not to! So today, we're talking about the health benefits of nasal washing for COVID, allergies, and much more!

We're joined by Dr. Hana Solomon today, she is the founder of BeWell LLC and the inventor of nasal wash brand Nasopure.
Think about it, when is the last time you washed your nose? In this episode, hear all about why its important to clean this part of your body, how a nasal wash works,
26 min
October 20, 2020 Out of My Mind: (Not Quite a Memoir): A Conversation With Alan Arkin
Our guest today is none other than the esteemed and beloved actor Alan Arkin!

In addition to being an accomplished actor on stage and screen, Alan is an author, with his latest book being his ninth published work.

In this witty and moving book Out of My Mind: (Not Quite a Memoir) Alan speaks openly about the existential crisis which brought him from analysis to the serious study of Eastern philosophy and several teachers who helped him revise his views on almost everything.

In this episode, Alan and Dr. Holly dive into his book and talk about seeking purpose, finding peace in the current moment, his relationship with tennis, and the role of healers.
36 min
October 06, 2020 Sound Healing at Home
Ian Morris was on track to become a collegiate baseball star. But a series of devastating health diagnoses diverted those dreams, and sent him down a different path; one that also sent him into a deep depression. It was here Ian sought solace in sound healing.

Ian has over 21 years’ experience in the performing arts field now and has made it his life’s goal to use his gifts and passion to be of service to people in search of healing.

In this episode, he tells us his compelling story of how he got to where he is today, how sound healing works, and Ian's motto "frequency is the fuel."

To our loyal Mindful Medicine listeners - we will now be moving to a publishing schedule EVERY OTHER THURSDAY - our next episode will be 2 weeks from now on Thursday October 20th - as always, thanks for listening!!!
22 min
September 29, 2020 Democratizing Cancer
This episode is personal for Dr. Holly, as she battles her own recent cancer diagnosis. Today we are talking to Matthew Zachary, who founded Stupid Cancer, the nonprofit responsible for igniting a global movement advocating for AYA (adolescent young adult) cancer programs and support that brought dignity in the face of health adversity.

Ten years ago Matthew was a concert pianist and composer, heading to grad school when he was told he had 6 months to live after being diagnosed with brain cancer at age 21.

Spoiler alert, he is alive and on our show today, discussing what cancer advocacy means, his own media & podcasting company "OffScrip," and navigating the healthcare system we have now.

Check out his podcast "Out Of Patients" here.
27 min
September 22, 2020 Superior Toxicology & Wellness
With over 30 years in the field, Dr. Joe Nieusma is an expert in the field of toxicology.

He says his mission is to help people realize just how toxic our world is and how they can fight back against it. With a focus on pharmaceuticals and water quality, Dr. Nieusma also started an international scientific consulting firm called Superior Toxicology & Wellness.

He joins Dr. Holly to talk about what's in our prescriptions, why it's important to filter water, and the dangers of processed food, GMOs, and sugar.
28 min
September 15, 2020 A Story of Karma: Finding Love and Truth in the Lost Valley of the Himalaya
As the pandemic continues, and social distancing and canceled plans continue to be the norm, you might be missing your old way of life, those connections to others, and even a simple hug. People are really feeling it these days.

Which brings us to our guest, whos story is perfect for this moment. In 2012 he finally made his childhood dream come true and made it to Nepal. What unfolded in the mountains forced him to question his values and his own identity, a trip that would completely change the trajectory of each other’s life.

He talks to Dr. Holly about his life long draw to the mountains (specifically the Himalaya), and his new book about this journey, A Story of Karma: Finding Love and Truth in the Lost Valley of the Himalaya.
26 min
September 08, 2020 Encore Episode: Manufacture of Medicinal Marijuana
In the changing landscape of cannabis legality, the growth of marijuana has become more industrialized.

There are over 100 different active chemical properties present in the cannabis plant. THC is the psychoactive chemical that can get people high. CBD is the chemical that can do wonders for physical conditions. Different parts of the plants are used for different conditions.

Facilities for marijuana manufacture are regulated by restrictive ordinances so cannabis isn’t grown on every street corner. Cannabis efficiency experts control quality and test for pollutants and pests. Growing cannabis isn’t the same as growing food, so cultivation conditions must be precise.

Listen to this encore episode from 02/06/2018 as Bob Selan joins Dr. Holly Lucille to discuss the manufacture of medicinal marijuana.
26 min
September 01, 2020 Encore Episode: Is Stress from Work Dragging into the Bedroom?
With 24-hour connectivity to phones and work, people are more stressed than ever before.

And, stress oftentimes shuts down your ability to have healthy relationships. It creates conflict with your partner and can make individuals crave isolation. When stressed, everything in your body tightens, your blood pressure rises, and you feel overwhelmed and drained, which makes intimacy a challenge.

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini reminds couples that they have control over stress and their sex life. She offers tips on how to remove stress from the bedroom, re-establish intimacy, and improve communication inside and outside the bedroom.

Listen as Mary Jo joins Dr. Holly Lucille in this encore episode from 04/30/19 to discuss how to keep stress from work out of your relationship and the bedroom.
25 min