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Since 1973 New Dimensions Radio/Media, a not-for-profit membership organization, has been producing and distributing the "New Dimensions" radio series heard worldwide. Each week, this life-long learning program series presents leading-edge thinkers, scientists, artists, healers, ecologists, spiritual leaders, and social architects in award winning, deep dialogues.
We live in challenging times. Beyond life’s typical ups and downs, there seems to be an overabundance of obstacles each of us must overcome. At times the stress feels overwhelming, and we struggle to find the balance we desperately need to get through it all. In this conversation with beloved teacher and healer Joan Borysenko, she turns her wise attention to how we can develop the resilience to stay on course no matter what life throws your way. She explains, “Resilience is that recognition that it’s not the end of the world. Furthermore, resilience is more than just bouncing back from the stress, like losing your house or losing your money. It’s an innate transformation, for example, understanding that happiness is an inside job.” She guides us through the warning signs of pessimism and the pitfalls of optimism, and offers up a wealth of suggestions for how we can develop what she calls “stress-hardiness”—to handle all of life’s challenges with resilience, equanimity, and inner peace. (hosted by Michael Toms)
Bio
Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. is a psychologist and cell biologist. She holds a doctorate in medical sciences from Harvard Medical School, and has completed post-doctoral fellowships in behavioral sciences and psychoneuroimmunology. She is a pioneer in integrative medicine and a world-renowned expert in the mind-body connection. She is a journalist and host of her own radio show.
She is the bestselling author of fourteen books including:
- Minding the Body, Mending the Mind
(De Capo Press 2007)
- A Woman’s Book of Life: The Biology, Psychology, and Spirituality of the Feminine Life Cycle
(Riverhead 1998)
- It’s Not the End of the World: Developing Resilience in Times of Change
(Hay House 2009)
- The PlantPlus Diet Solution: Personalized Nutrition for Life
(Hay House 2014)
To learn more about the work of Joan Borysenko go to www.JoanBorysenko.com.
Topics explored in this dialogue include:
- What first step you can take today to change your life for the better
- When stress is a good thing
- Why optimism can break your heart
- How “burning out” can be a good thing
- How you can find your balance when you feel overwhelmed
Host: Michael Toms Interview Date: 11/27/2009 Program Number: 3332
