Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Dr. Shamini Jain, a clinical psychologist, neuroscientist and social entrepreneur, about the science behind the mind-brain-body connection, the biofield and healing trauma, why we need to understand the placebo effect, how to avoid moralizing self-help, and so much more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-understanding-the-biofield-could-hold-the-key-to-healing-trauma OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -ZocDoc: Go to https://Zocdoc.com/LEAF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours! -NED: Get 15% off Ned products with code: DRLEAF. Just visit helloned.com/DRLEAF to get access! -Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 2:52 Dr. Jain’s incredible new book Healing Ourselves 3:20 What motivates Dr. Jain 4:00 How we are all deeply interconnected 6:05, 9:50 The ability to heal ourselves is not just a “miracle” 11:25 What the biofield is & why it is important 12:45 How we can learn from older traditions 15:15 Why we need to go beyond dualism & Eastern versus Western medicine to look at the WHOLE person 18:00 The placebo effect & healing 22:18 Ways to use the placebo effect to heal 26:30, 34:30 How to avoid moralizing self-help & toxic positivity 35:00 What true spiritual activism is & the power of community 37:50 The science behind the biofield 48:42 The power of spiritual connection 51:00 How we can start healing ourselves ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.