Peter Wayne - Ecology of Mind
In this episode, Wendy speaks with clinical researcher Peter Wayne about his work on mind-body and movement-based interventions like tai chi. Their conversation covers many topics, including:\nhow a background in ecology informs his research;\nembracing multiple causes of any outcome;\nhow to do non-reductionist science;\nremoving the hyphen from the mind-body system;\nharnessing the wisdom of the body through contemplative practice;\nthe value of first-person narrative in research;\nsafety and trauma in the body;\nthe relationship between physical and emotional patterns;\nhow the concept of the subtle body relates to Western views;\nthe role of integrative medicine in dealing with climate change;\nand bringing together multiple perspectives to investigate the mind & healing.\nFull resources and show notes