In this episode, Wendy speaks with clinical researcher Peter Wayne about his work on mind-body and movement-based interventions like tai chi. Their conversation covers many topics, including:
- how a background in ecology informs his research;
- embracing multiple causes of any outcome;
- how to do non-reductionist science;
- removing the hyphen from the mind-body system;
- harnessing the wisdom of the body through contemplative practice;
- the value of first-person narrative in research;
- safety and trauma in the body;
- the relationship between physical and emotional patterns;
- how the concept of the subtle body relates to Western views;
- the role of integrative medicine in dealing with climate change;
- and bringing together multiple perspectives to investigate the mind & healing.
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