We’re joined by Dr. David Hamilton, a leading expert on the mind body connection, about the latest research on the power of our mindset, how a change in thinking can exert physiological effects within the body and how we can harness the mind to improve our wellbeing.

We talk about:

• Why the placebo effect is more than ‘just in the mind’
• How can we harness the power of our mindset to create positive neurological and physiological change
• The relationship between psychological stress and our health
• Why kindness is so key to our health
• How to use kindness practices to support our brain and heart health
• The power of bringing together conventional and complementary medicine 
• How different mind-body strategies can support different health conditions
• The power of visualisation and nature
• Why belief is central to the health benefits of alternative practices

David’s books:

How your mind can heal your body

The contagious power of positive thinking

And his latest book Why Woo Woo Works

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