Stress Is THE Major Killer, But We Can Control It | Dr. Ellen Langer
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Show Notes:
Can you use the power of your mind to overcome challenges?
In this episode, Dr. Ellen Langer explores the power of mindset in overcoming challenges and achieving a healthy mind and body.
Ellen Langer earned her Ph.D. at Yale University in Social and Clinical Psychology and joined the faculty at Harvard in 1977. Ellen studies the illusion of control, decision-making, aging, and mindfulness theory.
She is considered the mother of mindfulness and has written five books on the topic starting with her best-seller, Mindfulness, and her newest book, The Mindful Body: Thinking our way to chronic health.
Through a personal story of loss and resilience, this episode highlights how our views of events shape our experiences of stress. Ellen emphasizes the importance of finding joy in the process of pursuing our goals, rather than solely focusing on the end result.You will learn how to adopt a mindful approach to exercise, diet, and nutrition, understanding that making the most of life's circumstances can lead to positive outcomes.
Timecodes
00:00 A Life-Changing Event
00:18 Understanding Stress and Mindfulness
00:31 Introducing Ellen Langer
01:10 The Power of Perspective
02:22 The Concept of Mindfulness
06:34 Mindfulness vs. Meditation
07:33 The Impact of Mindfulness on Health
17:39 Mind-Body Unity
21:05 The Counterclockwise Study
23:07 The Chambermaid Study
36:53 Finding Fun in Weight Loss
37:43 Mindfulness and Stress Management
38:09 Reframing Stressful Situations
40:10 Personal Story: Coping with Loss
43:00 Decision Making and Uncertainty
54:22 Mindful Eating and Self-Compassion
01:12:34 Embracing Change and Uncertainty
01:18:48 Final Thoughts on Mindfulness
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