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Philosophy For Our TimesPhilosophy For Our TimesBeing mindful in a mindless world | Ellen LangerThe mindful body with Ellen LangerCan mindfulness be contagious?Ellen Langer's research certainly seems to suggest that's the case. As Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and the author of 'The Mindful Body', Ellen has racked up decades of experience and numerous awards during her investigations into the impact of mindful living.In this interview, Ellen discusses the transformative power of mindfulness in our daily lives, exploring how most of us operate mindlessly and therefore miss out on the incredible benefits that mindful practices can bring to our physical and mental health. 2025-06-2422 minPhilosophy For Our TimesPhilosophy For Our TimesBeing mindful in a mindless world | Ellen LangerThe mindful body with Ellen LangerCan mindfulness be contagious?Ellen Langer's research certainly seems to suggest that's the case. As Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and the author of 'The Mindful Body', Ellen has racked up decades of experience and numerous awards during her investigations into the impact of mindful living.In this interview, Ellen discusses the transformative power of mindfulness in our daily lives, exploring how most of us operate mindlessly and therefore miss out on the incredible benefits that mindful practices can bring to our physical and mental health. 2025-06-2422 minThank You, MamaThank You, MamaMake Your Decision Right: Dr. Ellen Langer on Mindfulness; Ageing; Mind and Body Unity; and SmilingWidely known as the “Mother of Mindfulness”, Dr. Ellen Langer is a foundational figure in the study of mindfulness outside of meditation traditions. Dr. Langer is the first woman to ever receive tenure in psychology at Harvard, where she has researched, in her own lab, mindfulness for over 40 years. Dr. Langer has published well over 200 research articles and 13 best-selling books, (“Mindfulness”, “The Mindful Body”, “The Art of Noticing”, “Counter Clockwise”, and “The Power of Mindful Learning”) in which she has written on the illusion of control, aging, stress, decision-making, and health without meditation. In our interview, Dr. Langer talks about these topics, and...2025-05-2856 minOutworkerOutworker#063 - Dr. Ellen Langer - The Science That Proves Your Mind Can Heal Your BodyDr. Ellen Langer reveals how our thoughts can directly shape our health, aging, and resilience. Backed by decades of research, she shares how reframing stress, tracking symptom variability, and challenging medical assumptions can lead to real physical transformation—from faster healing to improved longevity. Through powerful research, personal stories, and everyday mindfulness, this conversation redefines what’s possible when we realize: perception isn’t just reality—it’s biology.Timestamps:00:00 Shifting From Medicine To Psychology01:10 Life Is Perception02:02 The Spark For Dr. Langer's Work9:29 Introduction To Mindfulness & Mindlessness17:01 Dr. Langer's Relationship With Stress2025-05-221h 08The Running Wine MomThe Running Wine MomMIND OVER MEDICINE? DR. ELLEN LANGER on The Mind-Body Connection, Labels, and Living More ConsciouslyIn this thought-provoking episode, host Samantha Cieslinski talks with Dr. Ellen Langer, Harvard psychologist and pioneer of mindfulness research, about the ideas behind her newest book, The Mindful Body.Dr. Langer redefines mindfulness as the simple act of noticing. She explains how our thoughts, beliefs, and even the language we use can directly impact our physical health. The conversation explores how imagination can influence biology, how labels like “prediabetic” affect outcomes, and how choice and control can reduce stress in measurable ways.Samantha and Dr. Langer also discuss the pressure to make the “right” decisions, especially in motherhood, and how ques...2025-05-2057 minThe Running Wine MomThe Running Wine MomMIND OVER MEDICINE? DR. ELLEN LANGER on The Mind-Body Connection, Labels, and Living More ConsciouslyIn this thought-provoking episode, host Samantha Cieslinski talks with Dr. Ellen Langer, Harvard psychologist and pioneer of mindfulness research, about the ideas behind her newest book, The Mindful Body.Dr. Langer redefines mindfulness as the simple act of noticing. She explains how our thoughts, beliefs, and even the language we use can directly impact our physical health. The conversation explores how imagination can influence biology, how labels like “prediabetic” affect outcomes, and how choice and control can reduce stress in measurable ways.Samantha and Dr. Langer also discuss the pressure to make the...2025-05-2057 minThe High Life with Ricki LakeThe High Life with Ricki LakeThrowback: The Secret to Good Health? Be Mindful | Ellen LangerThis episode originally aired on November 12, 2024.  What if we could significantly improve our physical health through our mind? Social psychologist Ellen Langer has seen it happen first hand in countless studies at Harvard University and beyond. Dr. Langer, known as the ‘mother of mindfulness,’ joins Ricki to discuss how reshaping our perspective day to day can help us get in better shape, strengthen our decision making, and even improve chronic health conditions. Check out Dr. Langer’s most recent book, “The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health”: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/705365/the-mindful-body-by-ellen-j-langer/ Watch...2025-05-1341 mindebecefi1974debecefi1974Ellen Langer Mindfulness PdfFile name: Ellen Langer Mindfulness Pdf Rating: 4.8 / 5 (4840 votes) Downloads: 43451 ======================== Link👉Ellen Langer Mindfulness Pdf ======================== Abstract. Ellen J. Langer, Harvard professor of psychology, determines that the mindless following of routine and other automatic behaviors lead to much error, pain and a predetermined Tags The Langer Mindfulness/Mindlessness Scale (MMS) is a rationally derived item self-report questionnaire, developed to measure individual differences in trait mindfulness Ellen J. Langer, Harvard professor of psychology, determines that the...2025-05-0200 minHack Your HappinessHack Your HappinessYou’re Not Stuck — A Harvard Mindfulness Expert Explains Why: Dr. Ellen LangerYour mindset shifts your reality. In this week's episode, Mercedes and Anastasia sit with Dr. Ellen Langer. Dr. Langer is the first woman to reach tenure in psychology at Harvard, and she's known as the 'mother of mindfulness'. She joins us to share her definition and hacks to mindfulness, why most of us are operating on autopilot (and how/why we can change this), and why fun is essential to mindfulness. Dr. Langer also describes some of her most famous studies and research, extrapolating what can be learned from each of these studies. Listen in for hacks to becoming...2025-05-0148 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatBusiness Minds Coffee ChatDr. Ellen Langer | Exploiting the Power in UncertaintyIn this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ellen Langer, Harvard professor, renowned psychologist, and bestselling author of The Mindful Body and 12 other books. Known as the “mother of mindfulness” and the “mother of positive psychology,” Dr. Langer was the first woman to earn tenure in psychology at Harvard. A Guggenheim Fellowship recipient and celebrated social psychologist, her groundbreaking research has been featured in The New York Times Magazine’s Year in Ideas issue. Beyond academia, she is also an accomplished gallery-exhibiting painter. 🎙️ What We Discuss: ✅ The art of becoming more mindful ✅ Unlocking the p...2025-03-2052 minThe Rich Roll PodcastThe Rich Roll PodcastThe Mindful Body: Harvard’s Dr. Ellen Langer On The Power Of Mindfulness, How Thoughts Can Control Health, & Using Perspective To Lower StressDr. Ellen Langer is Harvard’s first tenured female psychology professor, a pioneering researcher on the mind-body connection, and author of “The Mindful Body.”     This conversation explores the radical impact of certainty on well-being and Ellen’s perspective that redefines traditional notions of mindfulness through the simple act of noticing new things.   In her return, we discuss why uncertainty brings freedom, how thoughts influence health outcomes, the kaleidoscopic nature of consciousness, and why everything we think we know deserves to be questioned.   Ellen is brilliant, irreverent, and wise. Her ins...2025-02-242h 27Huberman LabHuberman LabDr. Ellen Langer: Using Your Mind to Control Your Physical Health & LongevityIn this episode, my guest is Dr. Ellen Langer, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Harvard University and the world’s leading researcher on the mind-body connection and the power our thinking has on our physical health. She explains how specific ways of framing and asking questions about the world shape our physical health and rate of aging. Dr. Langer also explains how our perception of time and control significantly impact our rate of physical healing, hormones, immune system, and longevity. She describes mindfulness as a way of framing life, not simply a meditation or other practice, and discusses da...2025-02-033h 22Do Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenDo Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenThe Mindful Body: How Mindset and Health Can Transform Your Life | Ellen LangerCan your thoughts truly influence your physical health? Listen as we unravel this intriguing question with pioneering psychologist and Harvard professor Ellen Langer, whose insights on mindfulness and mind-body unity challenge traditional beliefs. Ellen shares personal anecdotes and research from her book, "Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health," inviting us to reconsider how our mindset impacts well-being. From transforming cancer battles to redefining work as exercise, Ellen reveals how shifting perceptions can lead to remarkable health benefits. Ellen’s insights extend beyond personal health, touching on the broader implications of mindfulness in relationships, leadership, and in...2025-01-2355 minQUESTION EVERYTHINGQUESTION EVERYTHINGReversing Aging and Rethinking Health: What Harvard’s ‘Mother of Mindfulness’ Wants You to Know: Dr. Ellen LangerDr. Ellen Langer, known as the “mother of mindfulness,” and the first woman ever tenured in psychology at Harvard University and joins PRETTYSMART for an unforgettable conversation that will challenge everything you think you know about health, aging, and control over your life. With decades of groundbreaking research, Dr. Langer has reshaped our understanding of the mind’s power to transform the body and revolutionized how we approach healing, decision-making, and resilience. In this eye-opening episode, we explore: The one phrase she lives by (it changed Danielle’s life).  Why the traditional “mind-body connection” is outdated—and how embraci...2025-01-0959 minHappy Habit PodcastHappy Habit Podcast# 478 - Mindfulness : live your best life - Prof Ellen LangerProf Langer's book : https://amzn.to/3WW7UPg Prof Ellen Langer also known as the Mother of Mindfulness, became the first woman to receive tenure in psychology at Harvard University, she has spent the last forty-five-years researching mindlessness and mindfulness. She has published hundreds of articles and numerous bestselling books including her latest, The Mindful body. Her research and books focus on the illusion of control, mindful aging, health, stress and decision-making. She is very much a believer in the idea that the mind and body are unified and not separate as has been the conventionally accepted concept underpinning western...2025-01-0954 minMislaibeledMislaibeledMindfulness, Aging, and the Power of Possibility with Dr. Ellen LangerJoin us in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Ellen Langer, the "Mother of Mindfulness," as we explore her groundbreaking theories, personal journey, and the transformative power of mindfulness. From understanding the mind-body connection to challenging societal norms in education and healthcare, this episode dives into practical insights, research-backed strategies, and inspiring stories. Whether you're curious about the science behind mindfulness or looking for ways to live a more present and meaningful life, this episode is a must-watch.00:00 Montage01:30 Intro02:50 Dr. Ellen Langer: Early Life and Journey to Mindfulness07:34 The Revolutionary Mind-Body Unity Theory10:50...2024-12-182h 34Khan KlinicsKhan Klinics“Mother of Mindfulness”: Harvard Psychiatrist Professor Dr. Ellen Langer on power of being present.In this enlightening episode of Khan Klinics, Dr. Amir Khan sits down with Dr. Ellen Langer, a renowned psychologist and Harvard professor, widely known as the "mother of mindfulness." Dr. Langer explains how mindfulness can improve focus, reduce stress, and enhance well-being—without relying on meditation. Instead, mindfulness is about actively noticing new things in our everyday lives and embracing uncertainty. Dr. Langer shares fascinating insights from her groundbreaking research, revealing how mindlessness affects our health and how a mindful approach can transform both our mental and physical states. She discusses the importance of seeing the world with fresh ey...2024-12-1345 minThe Possibility-Action Network PodcastThe Possibility-Action Network PodcastEpisode 160, Better Health: A Thought Away with Ellen Langer, PhDDr. Ellen Langer is an American professor of psychology at Harvard University. In 1981, she became the first woman to receive tenure in psychology at the institution. In this inspiring episode, Dr. Langer, widely considered the “Mother of Mindfulness,” shares insights from her research and groundbreaking new book on mindfulness. She explains how shifting our thoughts can unlock better health, happiness, and well-being. Discover how being present can transform your life and why feeling good is truly just a thought away. #EllenLanger #Mindfulness #HealthThroughMindfulness #FeelGood #MindfulLiving #ThePossibilityActionNetwork #Wellness Connect with Dr. Langer: ellenlanger.com 2024-12-111h 04The High Life with Ricki LakeThe High Life with Ricki LakeThe Secret to Good Health? Be Mindful | Ellen LangerWhat if we could significantly improve our physical health through our mind? Social psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer has seen it happen first hand in countless studies at Harvard University and beyond. Dr. Langer, known as the ‘mother of mindfulness,’ joins Ricki to discuss how reshaping our perspective day to day can help us get in better shape, strengthen our decision making, and even improve chronic health conditions. Check out Dr. Langer’s most recent book, 'The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health': https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/705365/the-mindful-body-by-ellen-j-langer/ Watch the Simpsons’ episode inspired by Dr. L...2024-11-1241 minPhilosophy For Our TimesPhilosophy For Our TimesConsciousness and the limits of science PART 2 | Sean Carroll, Ellen Langer, and Tamar GendlerMind, matter, and everything - PART TWOCan science ever solve the problem of consciousness? Do our methods look for answers in all the wrong places? Join Sean Carroll, Ellen Langer, and Tamar Gendler as they debate the possibility of science providing answers to the hardest problem of all - the problem of subjective experience. Jack Symes hosts.Sean Carroll is Homewood Professor of Natural Philosophy at John Hopkins University, and he also hosts the weekly podcast ‘Mindscape’, which explores interesting ideas in science, philosophy, culture, and the arts. Ellen Langer is an award-winning scientist, Prof...2024-10-1827 minPhilosophy For Our TimesPhilosophy For Our TimesConsciousness and the limits of science PART 2 | Sean Carroll, Ellen Langer, and Tamar GendlerMind, matter, and everything - PART TWOCan science ever solve the problem of consciousness? Do our methods look for answers in all the wrong places? Join Sean Carroll, Ellen Langer, and Tamar Gendler as they debate the possibility of science providing answers to the hardest problem of all - the problem of subjective experience. Jack Symes hosts.Sean Carroll is Homewood Professor of Natural Philosophy at John Hopkins University, and he also hosts the weekly podcast ‘Mindscape’, which explores interesting ideas in science, philosophy, culture, and the arts. Ellen Langer is an award-winning scientist, Prof...2024-10-1827 minPhilosophy For Our TimesPhilosophy For Our TimesConsciousness and the limits of science PART 1 | Sean Carroll, Ellen Langer, and Tamar GendlerMind, matter, and everything - PART ONECan science ever solve the problem of consciousness? Do our methods look for answers in all the wrong places? Join Sean Carroll, Ellen Langer, and Tamar Gendler as they debate the possibility of science providing answers to the hardest problem of all - the problem of subjective experience. Jack Symes hosts.Sean Carroll is Homewood Professor of Natural Philosophy at John Hopkins University, and he also hosts the weekly podcast ‘Mindscape’, which explores interesting ideas in science, philosophy, culture, and the arts. Ellen Langer is an award-winning scientist, Prof...2024-10-0830 minPhilosophy For Our TimesPhilosophy For Our TimesConsciousness and the limits of science PART 1 | Sean Carroll, Ellen Langer, and Tamar GendlerMind, matter, and everything - PART ONECan science ever solve the problem of consciousness? Do our methods look for answers in all the wrong places? Join Sean Carroll, Ellen Langer, and Tamar Gendler as they debate the possibility of science providing answers to the hardest problem of all - the problem of subjective experience. Jack Symes hosts.Sean Carroll is Homewood Professor of Natural Philosophy at John Hopkins University, and he also hosts the weekly podcast ‘Mindscape’, which explores interesting ideas in science, philosophy, culture, and the arts. Ellen Langer is an award-winning scientist, Prof...2024-10-0830 minShe Grabs The MicShe Grabs The MicThinking Our Way to Chronic Health With Dr. Ellen LangerImagine being chronically healthy. It's possible. This week, I'm sitting down with Dr. Ellen Langer who explains how we can get there. As an esteemed Harvard professor, the mother of mindfulness, and world renowned researcher, she shares 45 years of data that proves we can think our way to chronic health. In this fascinating conversation, we talk about mind-body unity, reforming our healthcare system with mindfulness, happiness, mindful contagion, living lives of possibility, and her newest book, The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way To Chronic Health.Dr. Langer has been on the forefront of mindfulness research for nearly...2024-10-021h 17Align PodcastAlign PodcastEllen Langer RETURNS: Lead a Stress-Free and Mindful Life | Align Podcast #510Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer explains how mindfulness can unlock timeless youth, reshape reality, and bridge the gap between mind and body. Known as the "Mother of Mindfulness," she shares how we are our own limiters, the power of language, and the path to a stress-free life. Ellen also covers the role of rituals, human evolution, and how to access mindfulness in daily life. ========== OUR GUEST ========== Ellen J. Langer was the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard, where she is still professor of psychology. The recipient of three Distinguished...2024-09-191h 06Business. Wealth. Impact.Business. Wealth. Impact.Unleash the Extraordinary - Shatter Limits and Embrace Infinite Possibilities with Ellen Langer | BWI #103Episode 103 - Unleash the Extraordinary - Shatter Limits and Embrace Infinite Possibilities with Ellen Langer   Ellen Langer talks about the power of mindfulness and its impact on our daily lives, how questioning societal norms and automatic behaviors can lead to profound personal growth and transformation, and how challenging conventional thinking and recognizing that many aspects of life are mutable can help us embrace mindfulness and unlock new possibilities.   Key Takeaways:   -       How we interpret situations, positive or negative, affects our emotional response and actions.   -     ...2024-08-2934 minThe Evolving LeaderThe Evolving LeaderSUMMER SHORTS: Ellen Langer (BONUS)This short comes from a conversation that co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender had with Dr Ellen Langer back in December 2023 (S6 Ep11). LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE CONVERSATION: The Mind And Body Are One ThingIn this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender talk to the mother of mindfulness, Dr Ellen Langer. Dr Langer is a Professor of Psychology at Harvard and for over 40 years has studied Mindlessness/Mindfulness, concluding that mindfulness (without meditation) results in improved health, well-being and improved relationships. She has written over 200...2024-08-2507 minThe PausecastThe PausecastEp. 160 Dr. Ellen Langer on Mindful Leadership🎙️ In Ep. 160 of The Pausecast... 🌟 Experience an active noticing pause led by Dr. Ellen Langer. 🔍 Discover how active noticing helps manage stress and overcome overwhelm. 🤔 Learn the difference between #defensivepessimism and #mindfuloptimism for coping with uncertainty. 💡 Uncover the two essential insights about stress everyone should know. 🌱 Explore why being hopeful doesn't mean being naive. ⚖️ Understand why work-life integration is more valuable than balance. 🎭 Embrace the importance of play and engagement. 🧠 Learn surprising lessons from copulating rats, The Simpsons, and the default modes of the mind. ​👩‍🏫 About D...2024-08-2040 minModern HealthspanModern HealthspanReverse Aging By Changing Your Thoughts! | Dr Ellen Langer InterviewHere we talk with Professor Ellen Langer of Harvard University about her research and her latest book, The Mindful Body : Thinking Our Way To Chronic Health. The mind and body are one and we can control the body with the mind. 🌐Links in this Interview Dr Langer page at Harvard https://psychology.fas.harvard.edu/people/ellen-langer Home page https://www.ellenlanger.me/ The Mindful Body : Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health on Amazon https://amzn.to/464whMU Renue by...2024-07-251h 02Depression Detox Show | Daily Inspirational TalksDepression Detox Show | Daily Inspirational Talks814 | Ellen Langer: "We're Mindless."Harvard Professor, author, and research Lab director returns to the show to talk about the repercussions of mindlessness. Source: Ellen Langer: Mindfulness over matterConnect with Ellen Langer, PhD: Website: Ellen LangerInstagram: ellenjlangerBook: The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic HealthPrevious Episodes:600 | Ellen Langer PhD: "The Limits We Assume Are Real Are Artificial."Hosted by Malikee J...2024-07-2513 minTiger TherapyTiger Therapy“If You Don’t Have Self-Doubt, You’re Mindless” - Legendary Psychologist Dr. Ellen LangerDr. Ellen Langer is a legend in the field of psychology. And a legend at Harvard University. She’s the longest-serving professor of psychology at Harvard. She was also the first woman to ever be tenured in psychology at the university. Her 40+ year career has earned her the nicknames “the mother of mindfulness” and “the mother of positive psychology.”Until starting Tiger Therapy, I always thought self-doubt was an enemy to be vanquished. But Dr. Langer is another academic who has shared that self-doubt is important. In fact, she says, if you don’t...2024-07-2449 minSwitch4GoodSwitch4Good287 - Mindfulness: It’s Not What You Think with Harvard Researcher Dr. Ellen LangerIn today's episode, we welcome Dr. Ellen Langer, a pioneering researcher and the first woman to become a tenured professor of psychology at Harvard University. Often referred to as the "mother of mindfulness," Dr. Langer has spent over four decades revolutionizing our understanding of the mind-body connection.   The bestselling author of books like "Mindfulness," "The Power of Mindful Learning," and "Counterclockwise," Dr. Langer presents ideas from her latest work, "The Mindful Body," revealing how our mindset can significantly impact our physical health and offering practical advice for leading a more conscious and intentional life. 2024-06-191h 09Sean Carroll\'s Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and IdeasSean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and IdeasEllen Langer on Mindfulness and the BodyFor those of us who are not dualists, the mind arises from our physical bodies -- mostly the brain, but the rest of the body has a role to play. And yet it remains tempting to treat the mind as a thing in itself, disconnected from how the body is doing. Ellen Langer is a psychologist who is one of the foremost researchers on the idea of mindfulness -- the cognitive skill of paying to one's thoughts, as well as to one's external environment. Her most recent book is The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health. We t...2024-06-171h 11Flourishing in Medicine: From Surviving to ThrivingFlourishing in Medicine: From Surviving to ThrivingFlourishing in Medicine: From Surviving to Thriving Episode 13 Mindful Healing: Dr. Ellen Langer's Approach to Well-beingThe guest for this podcast Ellen Langer, PhD, Professor of Psychology at Harvard University, a Fellow of The Sloan Foundation; The American Psychological Association, the American Psychological Society, The American Association for the Advancement of Science; Computers and Society; The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues; The Society of Experimental Social Psychologists. She has been awarded a Guggenheim and the Liberty Science Genius Award among many others. In addition to her many honors, she has been a guest lecturer in Japan, Malaysia, Germany, and Argentina.Langer has had a significant influence on the positive psychology...2024-06-0550 minThe Longing LabThe Longing LabHarvard social psychologist Ellen Langer on the mindlessness of longing and regret & the power of mindfulness on our healthSend us a textEpisode 23 Social psychologist Ellen Langer, AKA the "mother of mindfulness," explains why our perceived sense of control impacts our mental health, how longing and regret are mindless, why there are no good or bad decisions, and her new book, The Mindful body: Thinking our way to chronic health.Dr. Ellen Langer, AKA the “mother of mindfulness,” is a social psychologist and the first female professor to gain tenure in the Psychology Department at Harvard University. She is the author of twelve books and more than two hundred research articles written for gene...2024-05-301h 01The Innovation ShowThe Innovation ShowUnpacking Mindfulness and Positive Psychology with Ellen LangerUnpacking Mindfulness and Positive Psychology with Ellen Langer   This podcast episode features Ellen Langer, known as the mother of mindfulness and positive psychology, discussing her latest book 'The Mindful Body' and its comprehensive insights into achieving chronic health through mindfulness. Langer covers a variety of topics, from the pitfalls of social comparison to the power of positive framing and the immense control people have over their health and happiness through mindful practices. Through anecdotes and empirical studies, she illustrates how changing perceptions and embracing variability can alleviate chronic illnesses, transform education, and enhance daily living. The discussion also touches on t...2024-05-0458 minThe Innovation ShowThe Innovation ShowUnpacking Mindfulness and Positive Psychology with Ellen LangerUnpacking Mindfulness and Positive Psychology with Ellen Langer   This podcast episode features Ellen Langer, known as the mother of mindfulness and positive psychology, discussing her latest book 'The Mindful Body' and its comprehensive insights into achieving chronic health through mindfulness. Langer covers a variety of topics, from the pitfalls of social comparison to the power of positive framing and the immense control people have over their health and happiness through mindful practices. Through anecdotes and empirical studies, she illustrates how changing perceptions and embracing variability can alleviate chronic illnesses, transform education, and enhance daily living. The discussion also touches on t...2024-05-0458 minThe Innovation ShowThe Innovation ShowUnpacking Mindfulness and Positive Psychology with Ellen LangerUnpacking Mindfulness and Positive Psychology with Ellen Langer   This podcast episode features Ellen Langer, known as the mother of mindfulness and positive psychology, discussing her latest book 'The Mindful Body' and its comprehensive insights into achieving chronic health through mindfulness. Langer covers a variety of topics, from the pitfalls of social comparison to the power of positive framing and the immense control people have over their health and happiness through mindful practices. Through anecdotes and empirical studies, she illustrates how changing perceptions and embracing variability can alleviate chronic illnesses, transform education, and enhance daily living. T...2024-05-0458 minThe Innovation ShowThe Innovation ShowEllen Langer - The Mindful Body Part 1An Interview with Ellen Langer: The Power of Mindfulness in Health and Life   The script features an interview with Ellen Langer, the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard. Known worldwide as the mother of mindfulness and the mother of Positive Psychology, she shares insights from her esteemed career and her latest book, 'The Mindful Body Thinking, our Way to Lasting Health'. Langer discusses her role in pioneering research in Mind Body Unity and emphasizes the importance of mindfulness as a way of enhancing health. She explains how attitudes and personal perspectives can often influence our physical and m...2024-04-2555 minThe Innovation ShowThe Innovation ShowEllen Langer - The Mindful Body Part 1An Interview with Ellen Langer: The Power of Mindfulness in Health and Life   The script features an interview with Ellen Langer, the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard. Known worldwide as the mother of mindfulness and the mother of Positive Psychology, she shares insights from her esteemed career and her latest book, 'The Mindful Body Thinking, our Way to Lasting Health'. Langer discusses her role in pioneering research in Mind Body Unity and emphasizes the importance of mindfulness as a way of enhancing health. She explains how attitudes and personal perspectives can often influence our physical and m...2024-04-2555 minThe Innovation ShowThe Innovation ShowEllen Langer - The Mindful Body Part 1An Interview with Ellen Langer: The Power of Mindfulness in Health and Life   The script features an interview with Ellen Langer, the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard. Known worldwide as the mother of mindfulness and the mother of Positive Psychology, she shares insights from her esteemed career and her latest book, 'The Mindful Body Thinking, our Way to Lasting Health'. Langer discusses her role in pioneering research in Mind Body Unity and emphasizes the importance of mindfulness as a way of enhancing health. She explains how attitudes and personal perspectives can o...2024-04-2555 minThe Dov Barron ShowThe Dov Barron ShowThe Dov Barron Show - Dr. Ellen Langer: Defying Reality: A Mindful Journey Beyond Body, Mind, and CertaintyIn the next two electrifying episodes, we'll unravel the mysteries confining our understanding of our Body-Mind reality. From the puzzling science of probability to the astonishing cases of spontaneous remission, we're questioning everything!Does stress really kill, or is it a fabricated lie? Can a tiny adjustment in your mindset propel you from struggle to ease? Discover how a simple hot dog can explode your perception of the world and join us as we explore mind-body unity.It's not about what you know—it's about the unknowns you dare to explore.Don't miss it as...2024-04-241h 00Cracking Open with Molly CarrollCracking Open with Molly CarrollEpisode 60: Harvard's Dr. Ellen Langer on Mind-Body Unity Have you ever had a moment where you get chills up and down your spine while listening to someone's story and how it transformed how they live, work, and exist in the world?This is what happened to me when I first heard Dr. Ellen Langer speak, and she joins us today on the Cracking Open podcast to impart her wisdom, backed by decades of research and enriched by stories from her latest book, The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health.Dr. Langer is one of the first w...2024-04-1859 minThe Dov Baron ShowThe Dov Baron ShowLegend! Part 2 of 2: Dr. Ellen Langer: The Mindful Body. Embracing The Power of UncertaintyPart two of our electrifying episodes with the Mother of Mindfulness, Dr. Ellen Langer, is here! Join us as we unravel the mysteries confining our understanding of our Body-Mind reality. Learn how we can explode our perception of the world and explore mind-body unity with us.   Our guest, Harvard Professor Dr. Ellen Langer, challenges conventional wisdom in her new book, "The Mindful Body," providing scientific research that shows how our thoughts and perspectives can profoundly shape our well-being. . Dr. Ellen Langer is a multi-bestselling author known as the mother o...2024-04-1729 minEveryday Better with Leah SmartEveryday Better with Leah SmartMindful Thinking for Chronic Health with Ellen LangerEllen Langer is a renowned Harvard professor and psychologist who has been studying mindfulness for over 40 years. She is the first woman to be tenured in psychology at Harvard and has conducted extensive research in her lab. She is also known as the “Mother of Positive Psychology.” Langer is the author of numerous books, including The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health.Langer joins Leah Smart to discuss the power of mindfulness for improving our health and well-being. By being mindful, we can enliven our brains, improve our physical health, and live long...2024-04-1636 minThe Dov Baron ShowThe Dov Baron ShowLegend! Part 1 of 2: Dr. Ellen Langer: Defying Reality: A Mindful Journey Beyond Body, Mind, and CertaintyIn the next two electrifying episodes, we'll unravel the mysteries confining our understanding of our Body-Mind reality. From the puzzling science of probability to the astonishing cases of spontaneous remission, we're questioning everything! . Does stress really kill, or is it a fabricated lie? Can a tiny adjustment in your mindset propel you from struggle to ease? Discover how a simple hot dog can explode your perception of the world and join us as we explore mind-body unity. . It's not about what you know—it's about the unknowns you dare to explore....2024-04-1429 minVoice Lessons PodcastVoice Lessons PodcastA Lesson on Mindfulness with Dr. Ellen LangerIn this Lesson On Mindfulness, Dr. Ellen Langer, known as the "mother of mindfulness," shares her profound insights on mindfulness, its impact on our lives, and how it enhances leadership, especially for women. Dr. Ellen J. Langer is the author of more than two hundred research articles, and thirteen books including the international bestseller Mindfulness; The Power of Mindful Learning; On Becoming An Artist, and Counterclockwise: Mindful Health and the Power of Possibility; The Art of Noticing; and most recently, The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health.  Among  other numerous awards and honors, she is the rec...2024-04-0525 minMind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf GameMind Caddie - Improve Your Mental Golf GameHow Being Mindless affects EVERYTHING we do – Dr Ellen Langer #303 Today on the Brain Booster we are joined by an extraordinarily special guest Dr Ellen Langer Dr Langer has been one of the most influential people in the world of psychology over the past 40 years She was the first female tenured professor in psychology at Harvard Has written numerous books She has conducted so many incredible experiments, most notably the ‘counterclockwise’ experiment where she had older men go into a ‘pod’ that took them back to their younger selves. The results as we find out today were extraordinary She ha...2024-03-291h 02Win the DayWin the Day178. The Mindful Body with Dr. Ellen Langer (Harvard psychologist) 🧠“Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson You have much more power over your own fate than you believe 💡 When you understand that, you can bend reality to your will and create favorable outcomes, in all areas of your life. Today, we sit down with Harvard psychologist, Dr. Ellen Langer, known as the mother of mindfulness. Through her 13 bestselling books and 200+ research articles, Dr. Langer’s research has significantly advanced the literature on positive psychology, health, and human performance — and appeared in everything from The New York Time...2024-03-191h 07Spiritually HungrySpiritually Hungry166. Mother of Mindfulness: A Conversation with Dr. Ellen LangerHow can mindfulness improve our mind and body wellness? And how do our thoughts impact the body? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry, we speak with Dr. Ellen Langer to learn what four decades of mindfulness research has taught her about the relationship between mental attitude and physical health.“If we see mind and body as a single unit, then wherever you’re putting the mind, you’re necessarily putting the body, which gives us enormous control over our health.” – Dr. Langer Further Readings:The Mi...2024-03-051h 18Good Life ProjectGood Life ProjectThe Stunning Science of Mind-Body Unity | Ellen LangerWhat if being more mindful could lead to better health, happiness and fulfillment? Pioneering psychologist Ellen Langer reveals how on this week's episode. Known as the "mother of mindfulness," Ellen shares insights from over 45 years of research showing how our thoughts directly impact our physical and mental well-being. Learn simple yet profound tips to become more present, question assumptions and unlock healthier living. Ellen explains how mindfulness is about engaging actively with the present moment rather than formal meditation. Discover how we can break free from mindless routines and limiting beliefs to shape empowering new realities...2024-02-291h 05The Mindset AdvantageThe Mindset AdvantageHow Your Mindset Impacts Your Health and Longevity with Dr. Ellen LangerDr. Ellen Langer is a renowned psychologist and professor of psychology at Harvard University. She is best known for her work in the field of mindfulness and the psychology of aging. Dr. Langer's research has focused on the impact of mindfulness on various aspects of human behavior, including health, decision-making, and creativity.Her groundbreaking work challenges traditional views on aging and suggests that much of the physical and mental decline associated with aging can be attributed to social and psychological factors rather than purely biological ones.Dr. Ellen Langer has written several influential books, including "...2024-02-271h 04Happy Habit PodcastHappy Habit Podcast# 387 - Think yourself younger with Prof Ellen Langer Prof Ellen Langer also known as the Mother of Mindfulness, became the first woman to receive tenure in psychology at Harvard University, she has spent the last forty-five-years researching mindlessness and mindfulness. She has published hundreds of articles and numerous bestselling books including her latest, The Mindful body. Her research and books focus on the illusion of control, mindful aging, health, stress and decision-making. She is very much a believer in the idea that the mind and body are unified and not separate as has been the conventionally accepted concept underpinning western medicine. In this episode Prof Langer determines...2024-02-2659 minMindfulness Exercises, with Sean FargoMindfulness Exercises, with Sean FargoThinking Our Way to Health, with Ellen Langer and Sean FargoThis episode is sponsored by our Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification. Register today for 80% off at ⁠⁠https://mindfulnessexercises.com/certify⁠ Can we improve our health simply by changing our minds? Dr. Ellen Langer says it’s not only possible, but that the mind has far greater influence on our bodies than we currently imagine.  Her belief that we can think our way to better health is rooted in over 40 years of mindfulness research. With each of her 13 books, Ellen Langer has persuaded more and more people that mindfulness makes our health, and everything in our li...2024-02-2124 min