Welcome to the Phoenix Helix podcast dedicated to maximizing autoimmune health through the

paleo-autoimmune protocol and functional medicine. While there is no cure for autoimmune disease,

the choices we make every day can have a powerful impact on how we feel. I'm Eileen Laird, your host from

PhoenixHelix.com, and I reduced my rheumatoid arthritis pain by 95%,

which took me from a life of excruciating pain and disability back to a full and beautiful life.

A short disclaimer, I'm neither a doctor nor a nutritionist, and the opinions expressed here are personal.

Always consult with your health care team before making

medical decisions. Now let's get on to the show. Welcome to episode 189.

In support of my own autoimmune health, I take a sabbatical during December and release two of my favorite episodes from the archives that you might have missed.

So today's episode is one of the most popular of all time.

It's called Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics. How's that for a great name? If you think you can't

meditate, this podcast is for you. So I'm wondering, do you picture meditators sitting

quietly and peacefully with completely empty minds, something

you simply cannot do?

Let me tell you a little secret.

Those people don't exist.

Even the Dalai Lama has thoughts while he meditates.

The mind is designed to think like the heart is designed to beat.

So meditating isn't about stopping thoughts, it's learning how to notice and

detach from them. And while some people might find sitting still easier than others, there are

actually many ways to meditate, including moving meditations or simply learning how to be

mindful in everyday life. My guest for this episode was Jeff Warren, who co-wrote the book

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