1 hr 4 min

310: Unleashing the Power of Mind-Body Medicine: How We Can Build Resilience | Dr. April Hirschberg Healthy Lifestyle Solutions with Maya Acosta

    • Alternative Health

Episode Description: 
Stress is a natural part of life, but too much of it can lead to distress and discomfort. In this episode of the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast, we talked with Dr. April Hirschberg, a board-certified psychiatrist and lifestyle medicine expert, about the benefits of mind-body medicine, the importance of stress management and building resilience, and simple ways to improve your overall health. We also discussed the significance of knowledge and information in assisting individuals in overcoming their reluctance to engage in mind-body practices such as meditation and relaxation exercises. In summary, this episode offers a variety of tools and strategies for dealing with and controlling stress.


In this episode, you will learn the following:
The significance of self-care and developing the self-care component of the three-legged stool that represents modern medicine.Misconceptions about stress and resilience are addressed, focusing on the fact that resiliency is the ability to adapt and bounce back, not just the ability to handle stress.The advantages of using white noise apps, walking in nature, and guided meditations as methods for relaxation.Positive psychology and how it focuses on getting us to use the parts of our brain that help us see the good things in life.

Visit Dr. April Hirschberg’s Social Pages: 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-hirschberg-md-dipablm-94a769253
Website: https://aprilhirschberg.com/
Resources mentioned:
Books
The Relaxation Response by Dr. Herb Benson
https://www.amazon.com/Relaxation-Response-Herbert-Benson/dp/0380815958
Organizations
Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine @ MGH: www.bensonhenryinstitute.org
MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health: www.womensmentalhealth.org
MGH Cancer Center Lifestyle Medicine Program free webinar series: https://www.massgeneral.org/cancer-center/patient-and-family-resources/supportive-care/lifestyle-medicine
HomeBase Program for Veterans and Family Care: https://homebase.org/
Mind Up for Life: https://mindup.org/


Programs:
The Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center offers the highly regarded Stress.
Management and Resiliency Training (SMART)/Relaxation Response Resiliency
Programs (3RP) training for individuals identified to be @ High Risk for Cancer and
have an MGH provider.
For information or to register, email ahirschberg@partners.org


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Instagram: @healthylifestylesolutions
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Episode Description: 
Stress is a natural part of life, but too much of it can lead to distress and discomfort. In this episode of the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast, we talked with Dr. April Hirschberg, a board-certified psychiatrist and lifestyle medicine expert, about the benefits of mind-body medicine, the importance of stress management and building resilience, and simple ways to improve your overall health. We also discussed the significance of knowledge and information in assisting individuals in overcoming their reluctance to engage in mind-body practices such as meditation and relaxation exercises. In summary, this episode offers a variety of tools and strategies for dealing with and controlling stress.


In this episode, you will learn the following:
The significance of self-care and developing the self-care component of the three-legged stool that represents modern medicine.Misconceptions about stress and resilience are addressed, focusing on the fact that resiliency is the ability to adapt and bounce back, not just the ability to handle stress.The advantages of using white noise apps, walking in nature, and guided meditations as methods for relaxation.Positive psychology and how it focuses on getting us to use the parts of our brain that help us see the good things in life.

Visit Dr. April Hirschberg’s Social Pages: 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-hirschberg-md-dipablm-94a769253
Website: https://aprilhirschberg.com/
Resources mentioned:
Books
The Relaxation Response by Dr. Herb Benson
https://www.amazon.com/Relaxation-Response-Herbert-Benson/dp/0380815958
Organizations
Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine @ MGH: www.bensonhenryinstitute.org
MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health: www.womensmentalhealth.org
MGH Cancer Center Lifestyle Medicine Program free webinar series: https://www.massgeneral.org/cancer-center/patient-and-family-resources/supportive-care/lifestyle-medicine
HomeBase Program for Veterans and Family Care: https://homebase.org/
Mind Up for Life: https://mindup.org/


Programs:
The Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center offers the highly regarded Stress.
Management and Resiliency Training (SMART)/Relaxation Response Resiliency
Programs (3RP) training for individuals identified to be @ High Risk for Cancer and
have an MGH provider.
For information or to register, email ahirschberg@partners.org


The Massachusetts General H
Support the show
Connect with Us
Website: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions
Instagram: @healthylifestylesolutions
YouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions
Subscribe to our newsletter: Our Newsletter
Leave us a message: Speak Pipe Voicemail
Rate Me: https://ratethispodcast.com/hls

1 hr 4 min