In this episode of The Well-Being Manifesto, hosts Dr. Moain Abu Dabrh and Dr. David Freeman are joined by renowned physician-scientist and global thought leader Dr. Amit Sood—founder of the Global Center for Resiliency and Wellbeing and author of acclaimed books like 'The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living' and 'It Takes You to Tango'.

Together, they explore the science of attention, intentional living, and the epidemic of inner loneliness, offering evidence-based strategies for emotional resilience, happiness, and self-compassion. Dr. Sood shares how to train the brain for joy, cultivate gratitude and presence, and build deep, lasting well-being by improving the most important relationship of all—the one with yourself.

💡 Key topics include:

How to retrain your brain for happiness and resilience

The neuroscience of mindfulness, compassion, and gratitude

Signs of inner loneliness and how to heal it

Attention training: why a wandering mind is an unhappy mind

Self-worth, self-compassion, and the foundation of well-being

Burnout prevention for leaders and professionals

Parenting, healing childhood wounds, and future-proofing mental health

Whether you're a healthcare provider, educator, leader, or simply someone seeking mental clarity and emotional balance, this episode delivers practical wisdom at the intersection of neuroscience, soul, and everyday life.

➡️ Learn more and connect at https://www.thewellbeingmanifesto.com 

Welcome to the premiere episode of The Well-Being Manifesto, hosted by Dr. Moain Abu Dabrh and Dr. David Freeman—two physician-scientists with a passion for advancing whole person care. In this conversation, they share the powerful “why” behind the podcast: cutting through the hype of the wellness industry to deliver timeless truths, evidence-based practices, and practical frameworks for thriving at every level—personally, interpersonally, and organizationally.

Moain and David open up about their own journeys in medicine, the personal turning points that shaped their focus on well-being, and the inspiration behind frameworks like MEDS, EMBRACE, LEADERSHIP, and VIP CORE. They also take you on a 3,000-year tour of wellbeing history—from Egyptian healers and Hippocrates to Marcus Aurelius and modern neuroscience.

This is more than a podcast—it's a manifesto for meaningful, sustainable change in how we live, lead, and connect. Subscribe now and join the movement for less hype, more truth, and better living.

➡️ Learn more and connect at thewellbeingmanifesto.com 💬 Have questions or ideas? We want to hear from you. 🎧 Coming up next: A powerful conversation with renowned physician and thought leader Dr. Amit Sood.