Conversations on Healing Podcast Shay Beider

Mark Daley is a social activist, entrepreneur, and foster-turned-adoptive father. He is the founder of One Iowa, the state's largest LGBTQ+ equality organization, and TheFosterParent.com, a national platform connecting families with foster organizations. He is also the author of Safe: A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks We Take for Family. In addition to his advocacy work, Mark has collaborated with over thirty members of Congress, numerous governors, and other elected officials and served as the communications director and spokesperson for then-Senator Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign.
In today’s episode, host Shay Beider welcomes Mark to discuss his personal story of being a foster parent. The two discuss many of the challenges that can occur within the foster care system that are highlighted in Mark’s newest book, Safe: A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks we Take for Family. Mark shares his experience of becoming a foster parent and talks about the complex dynamics at play, including grieving someone who is still alive. He talks with Shay about the reality that several states do not allow LGBTQ+ parents to foster, which can add additional difficulties for fostering children who identify as being LGBTQ+. Finally, the duo discusses ways the community can advocate for important changes and get involved in the foster care system.
 
Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing 
 
Show Notes:
Look into Mark’s website: TheFosterParent.com
Read the book: Safe: A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks We Take for Family
Check out an LGBTQ+ resource, The Trevor Project, here
Learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 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 exists to alleviate pain and isolation for anyone affected by illness, disability or trauma. This includes kids and adults 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 provides proven integrative medicine therapies, education and support that fill critical healthcare gaps. Their success is driven by deep compassion, community and integrity. 
Each year, InTouch reaches thousands of people at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, both in person and through Telehealth. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a unique scholarship model called Heal it Forward that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate to Heal it Forward, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org
 

In today’s special release episode, host Shay Beider speaks with Katie Frazee and Patty Atkins to discuss the story behind Integrative Touch therapy. Katie is the VP of programs and community wellness at Integrative Touch and Patty is a member of the TeleWellness Healing Team. Both women regularly practice Integrative Touch Therapy and support the development of the work. Today, the trio discuss the therapy that Shay created and has been practicing for more than 20 years, with the help and wisdom of many others. Shay dives into her vision that ultimately led her to pioneer the therapy used at the Integrative Touch Healing Center. She discusses some of the core principles that guide and inform this therapeutic approach and how it is practiced. Additionally, Shay talks about Integrative Touch Therapy in relationship to ancient forms of medicine as well as modern western medicine. This episode guides the listeners through an introduction to Integrative Touch Therapy, as Shay explains the inner intelligence and deep knowledge that is found in each one of us.



Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing 
 
Show Notes:
Check out the Integrative Touch Healing Center
Schedule an Integrative Touch Therapy session
Learn more about Integrative Touch Therapy
 
This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch exists to alleviate pain and isolation for anyone affected by illness, disability or trauma. This includes kids and adults 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 provides proven integrative medicine therapies, education and support that fill critical healthcare gaps. Their success is driven by deep compassion, community and integrity. 
Each year, InTouch reaches thousands of people at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, both in person and through Telehealth. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a unique scholarship model called Heal it Forward that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate to Heal it Forward, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org
 

Rob Cross has dedicated over 20 years to studying the networks and collaborative practices of high-performing organizations. His experience working with over 300 organizations and thousands of leaders has allowed Rob to develop strategies to build effective networks at every career stage. He serves as Senior Vice President of Research at i4cp, he is a professor at Babson College, and co-founder of the Connected Commons. Rob has authored over 50 articles in top business publications and his insights have transformed leadership practices in a hyper-connected world. His work has been featured in places such as Business Week, Fortune, The Financial Times, Time Magazine and the The Wall Street Journal.
In today’s episode, host Shay Beider speaks with Rob Cross on the micro stress effect and managing connections in the complex world we now live in. The pair discuss the hyperconnectivity we experience in our world today, from our personal to professional lives. Rob shares some of the negative health outcomes that come from an accumulation of small stressors, which he talks about in his book, “The MicroStress Effect”. He also discusses the ongoing Harvard study that looks at longevity and connection, and why he believes it is important to have a few close friends and lean into larger social groups like clubs and in addition to family and friends. 
 
Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing 
 
Show Notes:
Read Rob’s book: “Beyond Collaboration Overload” here
Check out the “MicroStress Effect” book
Learn more about i4cp
Try The Microstress Effect app on google play or Apple Podcasts
 
This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch exists to alleviate pain and isolation for anyone affected by illness, disability or trauma. This includes kids and adults 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 provides proven integrative medicine therapies, education and support that fill critical healthcare gaps. Their success is driven by deep compassion, community and integrity. 
Each year, InTouch reaches thousands of people at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, both in person and through Telehealth. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a unique scholarship model called Heal it Forward that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate to Heal it Forward, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org

 

Dr. Esther Sternberg is renowned for her significant influence in integrative medicine and is known for her research bridging mind-body science and built environments. She is the Research Director at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and the Founding Director of the University of Arizona Institute on Place, Wellbeing & Performance. Before her tenure at the University of Arizona, she was a Senior Scientist at the National Institutes of Health. Sternberg has advised various high-profile organizations, including the U.S. Congress and the Vatican. She has authored over 240 scholarly works and two influential books, with her latest title, “Well At Work”, receiving notable accolades. Sternberg also played a crucial role in the design of the new Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine building in Tucson, Arizona. .
In today’s episode of the Conversations on Healing Podcast, host Shay Beider speaks with Dr. Sternberg about her work in integrative medicine and how she has incorporated design elements for wellbeing into the workspace. She shares the 7 domains of integrative health and how you can incorporate these into your everyday life. Dr. Sternberg also discusses how some of these domains influenced her personal health and the design for the Andrew Weil Center. She talks about her most recent book, “Well at Work” and shares some of her research to transform workspaces into wellbeing spaces. Additionally, Dr. Sternberg discusses her time advising the US Congress and General Services Administration on a post COVID entry plan back into this work place. Several tips to stay well at work are included in this thoughtful conversation. 
 
Listen to the complete episode by clicking the player above. Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing 
 
Show Notes:
Read more about Esther Sternberg here
Find out more on the Andrew Weil Center
Read “Well at Work: Creating Wellbeing in any Workplace” here
Read Esther’s book, “The Balance Within: The Science Connecting Health and Emotions” 
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

 

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 Tamar Chansky, a licensed psychologist who works extensively with treating OCD and anxiety. In today’s healing moment, Tamar breaks down panic attacks at the nervous system level and why they can occur. She shares some wonderful tools and tricks to help calm the nervous system and center yourself during a panic attack. 
 
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.

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