Reading Time: 3 minutes Welcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to empower women feeling lost in the medical system who want a holistic approach to their life. To feel HOPE: harmony, options, peace and empowerment to help others along the way. 5 Ways to Become Your Own Advocate Becoming your own advocate can be hard for many people, especially when it comes to your healthcare. It can be very challenging if…
Read MoreExploring Donald Hoffman’s Theory of Conscious Agents: An Alternative Look at the Mind-Body Problem
Reading Time: 3 minutesDonald Hoffman’s notion of conscious agents is a convincing and challenging paradigm in cognitive science and consciousness studies. Hoffman’s viewpoint differs greatly from standard materialism, positing that consciousness is not a result of physical processes but rather a fundamental component of reality. This article digs into Hoffman’s theory, examining how it is consistent with three fundamental principles: the primacy of consciousness, the interface theory of perception, and the dynamics of conscious agents. The Primacy of Consciousness Hoffman’s idea is based on the concept that awareness is fundamental. Contrary to the…
Read MoreWho Is in Your Support Circle?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Welcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to empower women feeling lost in the medical system who want a holistic approach to their life. To feel HOPE: harmony, options, peace and empowerment to help others along the way. Your support circle is more important than you think. A lack of supportive relationships can actually be harmful to you because they reduce your ability to cope with life’s stresses. Supportive…
Read MoreThe Surprising Downsides of Intellectualism: Is It Really a Bad Way To Live?
Reading Time: 4 minutesBy Peggy Sealfon, BCHC As I pursue my PhD/Doctorate in Natural Medicine, I’m questioning many preconceptions. During one of my courses on Philosophy of Integrative Medicine, I began to distrust my concept of intellectualism, especially as it pertains to higher education. My professor Dr. Asmit Goswami postured that intellectuals “live in the meaningfulness of the context of the mind that they themselves have generated.” That got my attention. To me, it almost sounds like getting stuck in a loop, like a social media echo chamber. Consider Albert Einstein who said…
Read MoreDoes Skepticism Have a Hold on You?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Welcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to empower women feeling lost in the medical system who want a holistic approach to their life. To feel HOPE: harmony, options, peace and empowerment to help others along the way. Switching From Skepticism to an Open Mind Do you need to see something to believe it? How often do you question new ideas? Do you pride yourself on doubting information?…
Read MoreWhat Happened to the US Medical System?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Welcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to empower women feeling lost in the medical system who want a holistic approach to their life. To feel HOPE: harmony, options, peace and empowerment to help others along the way. Are we being left in the dark when it comes to healthcare? We’ve heard many times that America’s bloated, Kafkaesque healthcare system is collapsing. It’s been used to describe the…
Read MoreWhat Happened to Your Greatness?
Reading Time: 4 minutes Welcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to empower women feeling lost in the medical system who want a holistic approach to their life. To feel HOPE: harmony, options, peace and empowerment to help others along the way. Three Ways to Remember Your Greatness The key to achieving greatness is consistency. Having a clear idea of what it takes to get results, and being able to repeat those steps…
Read MoreGroundbreaking Discovery in Panic Disorder Research at Salk Institute
Reading Time: 2 minutesSung Han, a neuroscientist at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, and his team have made a ground-breaking discovery that could significantly impact the treatment of panic disorders. To control the symptoms of panic disorder, they found a fundamental brain circuit that depends on a neuropeptide known as Pituitary Adenylate Cystase-Activating Polypeptide (PACAP). This novel finding challenges the traditional focus on the amygdala, the brain’s fear centre, as the sole area responsible for panic responses. The team’s studies highlight the lateral parabrachial nucleus (PBL) in the pons region of the…
Read MoreDoes Our Ego Really Care About Us?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Welcome to the latest episode of Unlocking Your Greatness with Wendy Bjork. As an international bestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of heartsofwellness.com, it is my mission to empower women feeling lost in the medical system who want a holistic approach to their life. To feel HOPE: harmony, options, peace and empowerment to help others along the way. Healing Your Ego: Three Ways to Heal Your Ego Whether or not you’re a spiritual person, chances are you’ve heard about the concept of the ego. In short, it’s the…
Read MoreDelve Into the Science Behind Meditation and Improve Business & Life
Reading Time: 2 minutesINTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, welcomed Peggy Sealfon to provide another commentary in a series. The Peggy Sealfon Commentaries In this episode, Peggy Sealfon explores the growing trend of incorporating meditation into the workplace. Meditation, once seen as solely spiritual, now holds proven benefits for businesses and individuals alike. We delve into the science behind meditation, its impact on stress reduction, enhanced focus, and emotional intelligence. We also discuss real-life examples…
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