Creative Healing: Why Doctors Are Writing Prescriptions For The Arts

Creative Healing: Why Doctors Are Writing Prescriptions For The Arts Science is suggesting that engaging in creative endeavors is a key component of our physical and mental health. In the UK, doctors are writing "social prescriptions" to provide patients with clinical access to creative outlets. Our experts explain the new research supporting this shift and argue that creative participation is essential for our health. Guests:  Daisy Fancourt, professor of psychobiology & epidemiology, University College London, author, Art Cure Robynn Smith, professor emeritus, Monterey Peninsula College, founder, Print Day in May   The Weight Of Winning: A Boxer’s Fight With Binge Eating Disorder For years, boxer Danny O’Connor didn’t realize his extreme methods of cutting weight masked a severe struggle with binge eating disorder. This cycle of dangerous physical manipulation followed by uncontrollable eating left him feeling like an unwilling passenger in his own body. This week he shares his story, highlighting the struggles of seeking help for binge eating as both a man and an elite athlete. Guests: Danny O’Connor, professional boxer, author, Weight Class Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Weight Of Winning: A Boxer’s Fight With Binge Eating Disorder For years, boxer Danny O’Connor didn’t realize his extreme methods of cutting weight masked a severe struggle with binge eating disorder. This cycle of dangerous physical manipulation followed by uncontrollable eating left him feeling like an unwilling passenger in his own body. This week he shares his story, highlighting the struggles of seeking help for binge eating as both a man and an elite athlete. Guests: Danny O’Connor, professional boxer, author, Weight Class Host: Greg Johnson Producers: Kristen Farra Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Creative Healing: Why Doctors Are Writing Prescriptions For The Arts Science is suggesting that engaging in creative endeavors is a key component of our physical and mental health. In the UK, doctors are writing "social prescriptions" to provide patients with clinical access to creative outlets. Our experts explain the new research supporting this shift and argue that creative participation is essential for our health. Guests: Daisy Fancourt, professor of psychobiology & epidemiology, University College London, author, Art Cure; Robynn Smith, professor emeritus, Monterey Peninsula College, founder, Print Day in May Host: Kristen Farrah Producer: Polly Hansen Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are You A Narcissist? The Truth Behind This Personality Disorder Narcissistic personality disorder develops through a combination of genetics and childhood development. While the term is often used casually to describe selfish behavior, a true diagnosis reflects a much more complicated disorder. Our expert addresses common misconceptions and explains the roots of this often-villainized condition. Guests: Wendy T. Behary, clinical psychotherapist, author, Disarming the Narcissist   The Return Of Measles: The Hidden Dangers Of This Preventable Disease Despite being declared eliminated in America more than two decades ago, measles has made a significant resurgence and is on track to break modern records. With no known treatment, patients must try to manage symptoms like high fever and potential respiratory or neurological complications that can be fatal for unvaccinated children. Our expert explains the dangers of the current uptick in cases and sets the record straight on vaccine misinformation. Guests: Dr. Ben Bradley, medical director, ARUP Laboratories, assistant professor, University of Utah School of Medicine   Medical Notes: Conquering Your Phobias, Managing Adult Asthma, And The New Era Of Injectable Bandages Scientists have discovered how to inject bandages into the body. How to manage your adult asthma. Are you addicted to food? Can you ever truly conquer a fear? Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Medical Notes: Conquering Your Phobias, Managing Adult Asthma, And The New Era Of Injectable Bandages Scientists have discovered how to inject bandages into the body. How to manage your adult asthma. Are you addicted to food?Can you ever truly conquer a fear? Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt  Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are You A Narcissist? The Truth Behind This Personality Disorder Narcissistic personality disorder develops through a combination of genetics and childhood development. While the term is often used casually to describe selfish behavior, a true diagnosis reflects a much more complicated disorder. Our expert addresses common misconceptions and explains the roots of this often-villainized condition. Guest: Wendy T. Behary, clinical psychotherapist, author, "Disarming the Narcissist" Host & Producer: Kristen Farrah   Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Return Of Measles: The Hidden Dangers Of This Preventable Disease Despite being declared eliminated in America more than two decades ago, measles has made a significant resurgence and is on track to break modern records. With no known treatment, patients must try to manage symptoms like high fever and potential respiratory or neurological complications that can be fatal for unvaccinated children. Dr. Ben Bradley explains the dangers of the current uptick in cases and sets the record straight on vaccine misinformation. Guest: Dr. Ben Bradley, medical director, ARUP Laboratories, assistant professor, University of Utah School of Medicine Host: Greg Johnson Producer: Kristen Farrah   Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Childhood Sexual Abuse Pt.2: The Role Of Mothers In The Healing Journey Psychologist Dr. Frank Putnam continues to detail the physical and mental impact of childhood sexual abuse. He also discusses his personal experience uncovering a child trafficking ring led by a coworker at the National Institutes of Health. Guests: Dr. Frank Putnam, child & adolescent psychiatrist, professor of clinical psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, author, Old Before Their Time   The Lead Legacy: How Toxic Metal Is Sneaking Into Your Life Despite its historical prevalence in everything from ancient plumbing to 20th-century gasoline, lead is a highly dangerous metal that can accumulate in the human body over a lifetime. Researchers have been analyzing strands of hair to track long-term lead exposure and evaluate the impact of the EPA’s environmental regulations.   Guests: Thure E. Cerling, distinguished professor of geology & geophysics, The University of Utah   Medical Notes: How To Heal Faster After A Heart Attack, How Sleep Deprivation Distorts Legal Evidence, And Is Keto Good For Your Brain? Is ‘Keto’ the key to a more resilient brain? The hidden weight of a brain tumor may be doing more damage than the cancer itself. Can an injection repair a broken heart? The difference between a true confession and a false one may simply be a good night's rest. Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Medical Notes: How To Heal Faster After A Heart Attack, How Sleep Deprivation Distorts Legal Evidence, And Is Keto Good For Your Brain? Is ‘Keto’ the key to a more resilient brain? The hidden weight of a brain tumor may be doing more damage than the cancer itself. Can an injection repair a broken heart? The difference between a true confession and a false one may simply be a good night's rest. Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt  Producer: Kristen Farrah Facebook: ingoodhealthpodX: @ ingoodhealthpodIG: @ingoodhealthpodYouTube: @ingoodhealthpodSpotify Apple Podcast In Good Health PodcastSubscribed to the newsletterFull ArchiveContact UsBecome an Affiliate Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.