Podcast 385: How understanding the biofield could hold the key to healing trauma

<p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p> <p><br></p> <p>EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to <a href="https://www.shaminijain.com/">Dr. Shamini Jain</a>, a clinical psychologist, neuroscientist and social entrepreneur, about the science behind the mind-brain-body connection, the biofield and healing trauma, why we need to understand the placebo effect, how to avoid moralizing self-help, and so much more!</p> <p>Read the show blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-understanding-the-biofield-could-hold-the-key-to-healing-trauma</p> <p><br></p> <p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p> <p>-<strong>ZocDoc: </strong>Go to https://Zocdoc.com/LEAF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!</p> <p>-<strong>NED: G</strong>et 15% off Ned products with code: DRLEAF. Just visit&nbsp;<a href="https://helloned.com/?utm_source=CleaningUpTheMentalMess&amp;utm_medium=Podcast">helloned.com/DRLEAF</a>&nbsp;to get access!</p> <p>-<strong>Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers: F</strong>or an exclusive offer for my listeners go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf">http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf</a>&nbsp;and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.</p> <p><br></p> <p>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</p> <p>2:52 Dr. Jain’s incredible new book Healing Ourselves</p> <p>3:20 What motivates Dr. Jain</p> <p>4:00 How we are all deeply interconnected</p> <p>6:05, 9:50 The ability to heal ourselves is not just a “miracle”</p> <p>11:25 What the biofield is &amp; why it is important</p> <p>12:45 How we can learn from older traditions</p> <p>15:15 Why we need to go beyond dualism &amp; Eastern versus Western medicine to look at the WHOLE person</p> <p>18:00 The placebo effect &amp; healing</p> <p>22:18 Ways to use the placebo effect to heal</p> <p>26:30, 34:30 How to avoid moralizing self-help &amp; toxic positivity</p>