101 episodes

The Conversations on Healing Podcast is hosted by Shay Beider, founder and executive director of Integrative Touch.

On the Conversations on Healing Podcast, Shay Beider speaks with renowned healthcare leaders and practitioners to explore the world of wellness, the incredible powers of self-care and what it truly means to heal today.

Conversations on Healing Podcast Shay Beider

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 22 Ratings

The Conversations on Healing Podcast is hosted by Shay Beider, founder and executive director of Integrative Touch.

On the Conversations on Healing Podcast, Shay Beider speaks with renowned healthcare leaders and practitioners to explore the world of wellness, the incredible powers of self-care and what it truly means to heal today.

    From Crisis to Connection: Supporting Each Other through Anxiety

    From Crisis to Connection: Supporting Each Other through Anxiety

    Dr. Tamar Chansky is a licensed psychologist and founder of the Children’s and Adult Center for OCD and Anxiety which uses cognitive-behavioral therapy to treat a variety of conditions. She is considered an expert on dealing with anxiety for children and teens. Dr. Chansky is the author of several books including “Freeing Your Child from Anxiety” and a book for adults, “Freeing Yourself from Anxiety”. Her work is devoted to helping kids, teens and adults reduce stress and minimize their anxiety. 
     
    In today’s episode, host Shay Beider talks with Dr. Chansky about the role that anxiety plays in our lives and some of the tools people can use to minimize stressors. Together, Shay and Tamar discuss the Parent’s Master Plan for Anxiety where Dr. Chansky shares 7 steps that parents can take to help their children manage anxiety. Additionally, the pair discuss the 4 step strategy that can be used to move from catastrophe to clarity. Dr. Chansky also shares the importance of emotional self regulation and how the process of resetting the nervous system is a highly individualized process. This episode provides plenty of helpful tips to manage stress and anxiety and promote wellness!
     
    Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing 
     
    Show Notes:
    Check out Dr. Chansky’s website here
    Look into the Children’s and Adult Center for OCD and Anxiety
    Read Dr. Chansky’s book on anxiety “Freeing Your Child from Anxiety”
    Read her book on negative thinking “Freeing Your Child from Negative Thinking”
    Read her book on OCD “Freeing Your Child from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder”
     
    This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. 
    The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org

     

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Breaking Bias to Improve Health Disparities

    Breaking Bias to Improve Health Disparities

    Dr. Renee Canady is the CEO of the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), leading a team dedicated to promoting health equity and well-being for all. Before MPHI, she served as Health Officer and Director of the Ingham County Health Department in Lansing, where she pioneered the Ingham County Health Equity Social Justice program. She is the author of the best-selling book “Room at the Table: A Leader’s Guide to Advancing Health Equity and Justice.” She is nationally recognized as a thought leader in health disparities, cultural competence, and social justice, with numerous publications and presentations on these topics. Dr. Canady has had significant influence on health equity discussions through her participation in national boards and advisory groups.
    In today’s episode, host Shay Beider welcomes Dr. Canady to discuss a range of topics from public health equity to epigenetics. They delve into Renee's own journey towards racial healing and breaking down biases she experienced from an early age. She shares the importance of recognizing and embracing differences, and understanding how they manifest differently across cultures. The pair talks about some of the physical impacts of racism and how these can transcend into different aspects of public health policy. Dr. Canady discusses the significance of being a leader that uses their privilege to empower others and how small differences can contribute to a more equitable future. 
     
    Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing 
     
    Show Notes:
    Reach more about Dr. Canady’s background here
    Check out the Michigan Public Health Institute 
    Read the best selling book “Room at the Table: A Leader’s Guide to Advancing Health Equity and Justice”
    Look into Resmaa Menakem’s work here
     
    This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. 
    The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Healing Moments: Heart Opening Practice with Jonathan Robinson

    Healing Moments: Heart Opening Practice with Jonathan Robinson

    Healing Moments is a segment we’ve created to share moments of healing and wellness that you can incorporate in your everyday life. Today’s Healing Moment is with psychotherapist Jonathan Robinson. Jonathan will be leading us through a heart opening practice that encourages feelings of connection, gratitude, and peace. Find a quiet place to either sit, stand, or lie down comfortably and join us for this healing moment.
     

    • 8 min
    Unlocking Trauma: Using Ecstasy as Medicine

    Unlocking Trauma: Using Ecstasy as Medicine

     
    Jonathan Robinson, a psychotherapist and bestselling author based in Northern California, has impacted over 200 million people worldwide through his practical methods. His work, translated into 47 languages, has been featured in major publications like Newsweek, USA TODAY, and the Los Angeles Times. With over thirty years of study in personal and professional development, Robinson has appeared on shows like Oprah and CNN. He hosts the popular podcast "Awareness Explorers." Notable books include  "Life’s Big Questions," a New York Times bestseller, and  "The Experience of God," featuring interviews with inspirational leaders like Mother Teresa, the Dalai Lama and over 30 other prevalent figures. His expertise spans topics from communication miracles for couples to spirituality and happiness, including his latest work on MDMA therapy for overcoming trauma and depression.
     
    In today’s podcast, host Shay Beider welcomes Jonathan Robinson as they dive into his work and how to create deep, lasting happiness in your life. He shares some of his latest research and work with MDMA from his book “Ecstacy as Medicine”, including how he trains therapists and experts to lead people through an MDMA experience. Given that the FDA is considering legalizing MDMA based on its powerful outcomes in the treatment of trauma, this is a timely topic for conversation. Jonathan elaborates on altered states of consciousness, and how these can be used to tap into deeper levels of healing and awareness. The pair discuss his experience interviewing guests like Mother Teresa, the Dalai Lama and Ram Dass, and explore some of the biggest lessons he has learned. Jonathan also shares useful techniques on how one can meet their personal goals using a motivational tool he developed called the ICAN Method. Tune in to feel inspired, achieve your personal goals, and open your heart!
     
    Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing 
     
    Show Notes:
    Check out Jonathan’s website here
    Read his latest book: “Ecstasy as Medicine”
    Watch Jonathan on The Oprah Show here
    Listen to his podcast: Awareness Explorers
     
    This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. 
    The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org

    • 50 min
    Mindfulness Matters: How Perception Shapes Health

    Mindfulness Matters: How Perception Shapes Health

    Dr. Ellen Langer is a trailblazer in psychology known internationally as “the mother of mindfulness.” She was the first woman to be tenured at Harvard in her field. Dr. Langer has been included in New York Times Magazine’s “Year in Ideas” issue for her revolutionary experiments in social psychology that have earned her global recognition. Additionally, she is the author of the bestselling books "Mindfulness" and "Counterclockwise," along with a plethora of other books. Dd. Langer has received three Distinguished Scientists awards, the Arthur W. Staats Award for Unifying Psychology, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and the Liberty Science Genius Award.
     
    In today’s episode of Conversations on Healing Podcast, host Shay Beider speaks with Dr. Ellen Langer about mindfulness, her research findings and the mind body unity theory. The duo discuss the connection between mind and body and the implication this has for health and wellness in our everyday lives. Dr. Langer delves into a discussion of her most recent memoir “The Mindful Body,” that combines personal antidotes with a lifetime of research. Additionally, Dr. Langer shares how people’s perceptions and language can alter their lives. She offers that much of our health can be a self fulfilling prophecy, so shifting our attention and perception can make a significant difference. Finally, Dr. Langer talks about the innate capacity within each person to live a more happy and compelling life, and how individuals can tap into that hidden power.
     
    Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing 
     
    Show Notes:
    Read more about Dr. Ellen Langer here
    Look into “The Mindful Body” book
    Read “Counterclockwise” here
    Check out Dr. Langer’s book, “Mindfulness”
     
    This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch is committed to ending isolation in illness and transforming trauma through togetherness. The mission is to provide connection, wellness and healing opportunities that change the lives of anyone touched by pain, suffering, or medical challenges. This includes kids with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. 
    The organization reaches thousands of people each year at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, through Telehealth, and in hospitals and communities. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a Heal it Forward model that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org

     

    • 56 min
    Healing Moments: Breathing & Visualization with Dr. Cindy Tsai

    Healing Moments: Breathing & Visualization with Dr. Cindy Tsai

    Healing Moments is a segment we’ve created to share moments of healing and wellness that you can incorporate in your everyday life. Today’s Healing Moment is with board certified physician and chief wellness officer Dr. Cindy Tsai. Cindy will lead us through a mindful breathing and visualization practice to help with quieting the mind and relaxing the body. Find a quiet place to either sit, stand or lie down comfortably and join us for this healing moment.
    If you’d like to suggest an idea for a future episode, please send us an email at podcast@integrativetouch.org. If you like our show and want to learn more about the Integrative Touch Healing Center and our virtual classes and services, please visit integrativetouch.org.

    • 9 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
22 Ratings

22 Ratings

RNlifelearner ,

So many great conversations with people in many health related fields.

I love the variety of providers and community members that discuss their roles.
This podcast is eye-opening and offers positive messages and ways to foster your own healing .

Kturley02 ,

Best podcast ever!

This podcast is so insightful and informative! I love the conversations being held about health and healing. I love listening to this podcast!

skynelson ,

A valuable resource for families

Shay and her guests always approach difficult situations with grace and tenderness, offering practical tips and useful reframes. I love the depth of these conversations!

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