In this introductory episode, we outline the four dimensions of our humanity that include the biologic, psychologic, social, and spiritual. These dimensions are all interrelated and in order to achieve full human flourishing need to be in balance, working in harmony, and mutual subordinate to one another. The spiritual is defined not as religious but as the transcendent. The transcendent includes the good, the true, and the beautiful, and ultimately God.
References:
George Engel’s article: The Need for a New Medical Model: A Challenge for Biomedicine
Daniel Sulmasy's article: A Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Model for the Care of Patients at the End of Life
Virtue List Used in Podcast: Cardinal Virtues (courage, justice, prudence, and temperance) and Theological Virtues (faith, hope, and love)
Scientific Reports article: Alterations in Brain Structure and Amplitude of Low-frequency after 8 weeks of Mindfulness Meditation Training in Meditation-Naïve Subjects
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