The Healing Body: Creative Responses to Illness and Aging with Dr. Drew Leder
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1h 55m
Dr. Drew Leader, an internationally known philosopher and author, spoke about his latest book, "The Healing Body, Creative Responses to Illness, Aging, and Affliction." He discussed the range of existential healing strategies available, including mindfulness, and shared his background in philosophy, medicine, and teaching.
Learn more: https://www.drewleder.com
00:06:12 - Understanding Healing Beyond Cure: The impact of illness and injury on personal experience
00:19:44 - Compassion in Healing and Pain: The importance of self-compassion and kindness when dealing with physical pain
00:29:54 - Phenomenology of Healing and Illness: The philosophical concept of the body as both subject and object
00:40:01 - Mindfulness Strategies for Pain Management: The value of using various strategies to cope with pain, depending on the situation.
01:00:37 - The role of medication in contemporary healthcare
01:21:01 - The complex relationship between medication, identity, and healing
The discussion concluded with an overview of Drew's "chessboard of healing," which presents various approaches to managing illness, emphasizing the importance of non-judgmental awareness and the recognition that different strategies may be beneficial or detrimental depending on the context.
Resources Mentioned:
The work of Larry Dossey, Herbert Benson and Bernie Siegel
Dr. Leder’s Book: https://www.drewleder.com/the-healing-body
The Chessboard of Healing: https://www.drewleder.com/chessboard-of-healing
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