The Healers Council

In this episode of The Healer's Council, Peter Fairfield engages in a profound discussion with Michael Broffman, a pioneering figure in Western acupuncture. The conversation traverses the realm of medical miracles, holistic healing, and wisdom in medicine. Broffman recounts his journey and apprenticeship under Dr. Lee in Taiwan, where he learned the intricacies of pulse diagnosis and the profound connections between physical and psychological health. The talk explores the spirit of adventure throughout life, from youth to old age, and the implications of stagnation versus growth. They discuss Broffman's experiences with pulse diagnosis innovations, cancer treatment, midwifery, and understanding modern issues such as gender identity within the context of Chinese medicine. The episode is a deep dive into learning, growth, and the spirit of discovery in medical practice.00:00 Introduction to Modern Medical Miracles00:39 Exploring the Spirit of Adventure01:21 Welcome Back to the Healer's Council01:24 Interview with Peter Fairfield01:52 Michael Brofman's Journey into Acupuncture06:59 Early Influences and Education15:58 Training Under Dr. Lee33:25 Returning to the United States36:44 Pulse Diagnosis and the Spirit of Adventure38:42 The Spirit of Adventure at Any Age39:21 Insights from Dr. Lee: Lifelong Learning40:03 Challenges in Acupuncture Education41:36 Understanding Pulse Diagnosis43:30 Exploring Anxiety and Disease44:49 The Financial Viability of Deep Practice49:16 Innovations in Pulse Training58:12 The Intersection of Midwifery and Oncology01:01:38 Successes and Challenges in Cancer Treatment01:03:32 The Role of Dogs in Cancer Detection01:08:16 Current Projects and Future Directions01:09:49 Controversial Topics in Chinese Medicine01:15:09 Concluding Thoughts and Future Conversationswww.healerscouncil.org

In this episode of Healers Council, host Jim Duffy introduces his new "co-curator", Peter Fairfield, in a discussion about the fundamental pure nature inherent in all beings. Fairfield interviews Amrita Baba, a Finnish-born spritual teacher with a profound background in spiritual practices spanning Zen Buddhism, Shaiva Tantra, and Kriya Yoga. They delve into Baba's spiritual journey, his method for spiritual enlightenment known as the '13 Bumi Model', and dynamic concentration practices. They also address how recognizing existential confusion and suffering can aid physicians in better understanding and treating their patients. The conversation explores how healers can integrate these spiritual insights to enhance their therapeutic practices.00:00 Introduction to Basic Nature and Purity01:54 The Healers Council and New Collaborations04:08 Introducing Peter Fairfield and His Background04:24 Interview with Amrita Baba: Early Life and Spiritual Journey12:14 Amrita Baba's Awakening and Teaching Path20:39 Understanding the 13 Bumi Model and Rainbow Body38:05 Personal Healing Journey38:24 Understanding Trauma in the Astral Body38:58 Acupuncture and Astral Healing45:08 Dynamic Concentration Practices54:01 Spiritual Breakthroughs and Clinical Applications01:00:24 The Importance of Basic Purity01:04:36 Future Plans and Teaching01:08:13 Concluding Thoughts and Resourceshttps://www.amritamandala.com/founder-and-masterwww.healerscouncil.org

Integral Theory: A Map for Understanding Our World, Our Work, and Ourselveshttps://practicalintegral.comIn this conversation with Lee Mason, we explore the integration of Integral Theory into healthcare. Lee describes how the Integral map provides an elegant and understandable map that helps us better understand ourselves and our world. By understanding the different perspectives, stages, lines, types, and states, we can navigate the apparent complexities of our work in an increasingly diverse world. The Integral map provides a very practical tool that can become an important foundation in our work as compassionate and wise healers.00:00 The Evolution of Scientific Perspective: From Bacon to Modern Wisdom00:42 Introducing the Healers Council: A Journey into Modern Healing Wisdom01:19 Lee Mason's Integral Healing Journey: From Physical Therapy to Integral Theory01:47 Exploring Integral Theory: A Comprehensive Framework for Healing02:38 The Personal Journey: Lee Mason's Path to Integral Healing10:58 Understanding Integral Theory: Quadrants, Intelligences, and Levels28:45 Applying Integral Theory to Healthcare: A Holistic Approach47:27 Levels of Development and Spiral Dynamics in Healing57:56 The Evolution of Societal Worldviews59:08 The Birth of Scientific Revolution and Industrialization01:01:43 Rise of Equality Movements and Woke Culture01:04:11 Emergence of a New Level of Awareness01:08:55 Exploring the "Colors" and Values of Different Levels01:20:44 Understanding Personality Types and Their Impact01:27:29 The Significance of States in Integral Theory01:39:44 Applying Integral Theory to Healthcare and Personal Growthwww.healerscouncil.org

Embracing Leadership and Healing Amidst Global Collapse: A Conversation with Margaret Meg Wheatleyhttps://margaretwheatley.comIn this episode of the Healers Council, join us for an in-depth conversation with Margaret "Meg" Wheatley, a distinguished advocate for human spirit leadership. Margaret discusses the terrifying and inevitable stage of global collapse, emphasizing the immense suffering and death it brings. As an acclaimed speaker, teacher, and consultant, she underscores the need to invoke people’s inherent generosity, creativity, and community to navigate these challenging times. Meg delves into her experiences and teachings, highlighting the importance of seeing reality clearly, committing to meaningful work, and reclaiming leadership in a way that strengthens relationships and fosters healing. She also touches on her Warriors for the Human Spirit program, which trains individuals to act with compassion and insight in the midst of turmoil. Through a blend of historical perspectives, Buddhist teachings, and practical advice, Meg offers a compelling roadmap for healers and leaders seeking to serve others and create islands of sanity in a collapsing world.00:00 Navigating the Collapse: Insights and Inspirations01:20 Introducing Meg Wheatley: A Journey of Leadership and Healing05:52 The Essence of Wisdom in Healing and Leadership07:32 Facing Reality: The Challenge of Seeing Things As They Are10:26 The Healer's Path: Strengthening Connections and Embracing Wholeness18:58 The Prognosis of Our Civilization: A Call to Warriorship28:09 Restoring Sanity: Practical Steps for Healers in a Collapsing World36:19 Leadership and Vulnerability: Embracing Our Role as Healers38:33 Embracing Organizational Collapse: A New Leadership Paradigm39:25 The Power of Acceptance in Leadership41:04 Redefining Purpose Amidst Doom and Gloom42:07 The Warrior's Perspective: Service Over Optimism44:09 The Journey of Continuous Self-Improvement49:23 Healing and Leadership: A Call to Action59:03 The Essence of Joy in Service and Healing01:05:54 Concluding Reflections: Hope, Integrity, and the Path Forwardwww.healerscouncil.org

https://nalandainstitute.org/Bridging Contemplative Science and Modern Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Joe LoizzoThis script features an engaging discussion on the integration of contemplative science and wisdom with the modern medical landscape, highlighting the interdisciplinary work of Dr. Joe Loizzo. Joe, an MD, PhD, founder of the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science, and a psychotherapist, shares his journey from medical school to studying Tibetan Buddhism and contemplative practices, and how this influenced his approach to health and healing. The conversation delves into the challenges and pitfalls of modern science and healthcare, emphasizing the need for a more human-centered approach that integrates contemplative practices and spirituality. Joe's perspectives on mindfulness, compassion, and the potential for a transformative shift in healthcare, towards a model that values human experience and wisdom alongside scientific advancements, are explored.00:00 The Journey to Understanding Contemplative Healing00:47 Introducing the Healers Council and Guest Joe Loizzo MD PhD03:39 Joe's Unique Path: From Psychiatry to Tibetan Studies04:12 The Impact of Family and Early Influences on Joe's Career08:26 Exploring the Intersection of Science, Spirituality, and Healing17:36 The Challenges and Rewards of Integrating Ancient Wisdom with Modern Medicine28:08 Contemplation in Action: Bridging Ancient Traditions and Contemporary Life32:35 Advice for 21st Century Healers: Embracing a Contemplative Approach35:58 Reflecting on Personal and Professional Growthwww.healerscouncil.org

Please join us for this enlivening, entertaining, and inspiring discussion with renowned healers and academicians Hillary and Bradford Keeney PhDs.  Brad has been initiated into several indigenous traditions and is the subject of a book titled "American Shaman." We discuss healing, ecstatic transformation, and embracing a life filled with sacred ecstasy and passion. The Keeneys, with backgrounds in shamanism, psychotherapy, and academia, emphasize the transformative power of ecstatic experiences, heart-focused healing, and the non-traditional paths that lead individuals to become healers in the 21st century. Hillary and Brad share insights into their journeys and practices, illustrating how they infuse their healing work with creativity, spirituality, and celebration of life's vastness. The  Keeneys also challenge contemporary healing practices by advocating for a more joyful, passionate, and mystical approach to life and healing.00:00 Exploring the Essence of Healing with Sufi Wisdom01:04 Introducing the Healers Council: A Journey into Wisdom and Healing01:24 Spotlight on Hillary and Bradford Keeney: Pioneers in Healing and Transformation07:39 Brad Keeney's Journey: From Science to Shamanism22:41 Hillary's Path: Zen Buddhism to Ecstatic Healing34:35 Brad's Encounter with the Kalahari Bushmen: A Turning Point40:39 Exploring Ecstatic Healing and Awakening42:57 The Transformative Power of Ecstatic Experiences44:52 Bridging Traditional Healing with Modern Challenges47:50 The Journey from Fear to Passion in Healing50:30 The Role of the Healer: Beyond the Conventional01:02:31 Addressing Burnout with Ecstasy and Excitation01:10:21 Integrating Sacred Ecstasy into Modern Healing Practices01:17:02 Concluding Reflections and Future Directionshttp://sacredecstatics.comwww.healerscouncil.org

This authentic discussion emphasizes the imperative evolution of modern healthcare to include an integrative approach that valorizes the wisdom of traditional healing practices, the cultivation of noetic skills, and the personal growth of healthcare providers. It underscores the significance of self-awareness, the exploration of one's true calling ('Swadharma'), and the incorporation of emotional and spiritual education alongside conventional medical training. Stressing the limitations of a system overly focused on metrics, it invites a reevaluation of the connections between emotions like shame and fear, and physical health, highlighting the role of thought and behavior patterns in disease manifestation, particularly in heart health. Dr Chennaiyan persuasively argues for a transformative educational and practical framework that embraces holistic health paradigms, including insights from wisdom traditions such as classical Chinese medicine and tantra, viewing the heart not just as an organ, but as a central nexus of potentiality and healing. It advocates for a future where healthcare transcends empirical metrics, nurturing a space that fosters joy, bliss, and comprehensive well-being.00:00 Exploring the Essence of Swadharma and Personal Dharma01:42 Introducing the Healers Council: A Journey into Wisdom and Healing02:48 Meet Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan: A Multifaceted Healer06:45 Bridging Science and Spirituality: The Mission of Modern Healers20:29 Understanding Suffering and the Path to Resilience29:41 The Power of Asking the Right Questions: A Deep and Direct Dive into Physician Burnout39:53 Rekindling Wonder and Confronting Fear: The Path to Empowerment for Healers50:34 Exploring the Loss of Wonder and Idealism51:04 The Power of Idealism and Vision in Life51:57 Understanding Swadharma: Aligning with Your True Calling52:40 The Consequences of Misaligned Career Choices57:00 The Impact of Fear and Shame on Professional Healers01:13:15 Addressing the Crisis of Identity in Healthcare01:14:43 The Potential and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare01:23:34 The Importance of Self-Knowledge and Emotional Maturity in Medical Education01:33:55 Envisioning a Future of Healing: The Heart of Wellnesshttps://svatantra.institute/www.healerscouncil.org

This podcast episode delves into the principles of contemplative care, highlighting a recent study indicating that people can learn to release joy by honoring their suffering. It features interviews with Chodo Robert Campbell Sensai and Koshin Paley Ellison Sensai, founders of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, discussing their mission to transform healthcare culture through compassion, wisdom, education, and Zen practice. The discussion covers the importance of community, dealing with the three poisons (greed, resentment, and delusion), and the concept of equanimity in facing the suffering inherent in healthcare. It concludes with insights on the preciousness of life, even in the face of death, and how contemplative practices can support healers in reconnecting with their purpose and the joy of their work.00:00 Unlocking Joy and Overcoming Burnout: A New Study Revealed00:33 Introducing the Healers Council: A Journey into Wisdom and Healing01:09 Spotlight on Contemplative Care: Meet the Pioneers02:08 Exploring the Depths of Contemplative Care with Chodo and Koshin12:19 The Essence of Precious Life Through the Lens of Contemplative Care20:07 Fostering Fellowship and Addressing Burnout Among Healers30:12 Navigating Shame and Regret: A Contemplative Approach35:08 Exploring the Depths Beyond Shame36:31 A Zen Approach to Pain and Discomfort38:10 The Practice of Medicine and Contemplative Skills39:22 Equanimity in the Face of Life's Dualities46:19 The Teachability of Contemplative Skills51:20 Finding Joy and Beauty Amidst Suffering58:08 Concluding Thoughts on Equanimity and Trust01:05:28 Dedication and Reflections on Life's Impermanencehttps://zencare.orgwww.healerscouncil.org

Navigating the Sacred Anatomy of HealingThis conversation explores the profound realm of healing beyond the physical, delving into the concept of sacred anatomy and the spiritual aspects of health and healing. Desda Zuckerman shares her insights on seeing beyond the physical body, understanding individuals as manifestations of divine consciousness, and emphasizes the importance of witnessing, rather than fixing, as a healer's greatest gift. The discussion highlights the notion of 'entanglements' in healing, the significance of authenticity and vulnerability in healing practices, and the necessity of a spiritual practice for healers. Zuckerman introduces the concept of 'edge practice' in managing one’s energy field and addresses the contemporary issue of healer burnout, advocating for a partnership rather than a directive approach in the healing process. The dialogue encourages healers to see their role as facilitators of self-healing, urging them to embrace humility, vulnerability, and an openness to the mystical dimensions of healing.http://www.yoursacredanatomy.com00:00 The Power of True Healing: Seeing Beyond the Physical01:24 Introducing the Healers Council: A Journey into Wisdom03:09 Meet Desda Zuckerman: A Healer with a Unique Vision04:07 Exploring Sacred Anatomy: A New Perspective on Energy09:54 The Essence of Sacred Anatomy: Systems and Structures20:15 Understanding the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection28:49 The Role of a Healer: Witnessing and Facilitating Transformation37:10 Entanglement and Attachment: Navigating the Energetic Web40:50 Unlocking the Connection Between Trauma and Pain42:07 Exploring the Sacred Anatomy and Its Influence45:32 The Power of Intuition and Spiritual Practice in Healing46:17 The Role of Empathy, Intuition, and Spiritual Practice in Healing01:04:44 Addressing Burnout Among Healers01:13:39 Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity in Healingwww.healerscouncil.org

This conversation between Jim Duffy and Ann Cecil-Sterman delves into profound insights on healing, acupuncture, and the essence of being a healer in the modern world. Ann shares her journey in classical Chinese medicine, mentored by Jeffrey Yuen, and discusses the ethos of healing beyond technical proficiency towards becoming thinkers and connectors with a deep understanding of the ancient and energetic principles of acupuncture. The discussion covers topics such as the importance of humility, the transformative power of treating without judgment, cultivating one's spirit as a healer, and understanding the interconnected nature of our wellbeing. Ann also introduces her work at the Classical Medicine Academy, aimed at fostering a deeper connection and understanding of classical acupuncture practices among practitioners. The conversation highlights the potential of acupuncture to elicit healing by focusing on underlying conditions and the energetic balance within the body, fundamentally advocating for a wisdom-driven approach to health and healing in the 21st century.00:00 Introduction and  Minor Technical Difficulties00:45 The Importance of Thinking in Healing01:34 Exploring Wisdom in Modern Medical Sciences03:11 Introducing the Guest: Ann Cecil-Sterman03:18 Anne's Journey and Her Work in Acupuncture04:50 The Art of Pulse Diagnosis and Classical Medicine Academy05:48 The Wisdom Perspective of Healing05:58 The Unique Teacher-Student Relationship in Healing10:16 The Concept of 'Transmission' in Healing12:39 The Role of Intuition and Trust in Healing15:30 The Impact of Healing on the Healer17:51 Understanding the Channels in Acupuncture21:43 The Role of Blood and Fluids in Healing28:44 The Importance of Understanding Patient's Narratives42:56 Understanding Emotions and Their Impact on Health45:00 The Role of Emotions in Disease Development45:15 The Power of Questions and the Search for Answers46:18 The Significance of Tears and Emotional Release47:39 The Journey of Healing and Transformation48:30 The Role of the Practitioner in the Healing Process49:16 Understanding Healing Crises51:13 The Importance of Trust in the Patient-Practitioner Relationship52:15 The Impact of Beliefs on Health and Healing52:57 Exploring the Purpose and Power of Meditation54:43 The Role of Empathy and Connection in Healing55:07 Understanding the Spirit in Healing57:24 The Importance of Humility in the Healing Process01:07:40 The Power of Pulse Diagnosis in Healing01:13:14 The Role of Self-Cultivation in Healing01:15:31 Exploring New Approaches to Healing01:19:36 The Future of Healing and Medicinewww.healerscouncil.org