We’re joined by Dr. David Hamilton, a leading expert on the mind body connection, about the latest research on the power of our mindset, how a change in thinking can exert physiological effects within the body and how we can harness the mind to improve our wellbeing.We talk about:Why the placebo effect is more than ‘just in the mind’How can we harness the power of our mindset to create positive neurological and physiological changeThe relationship between psychological stress and our healthWhy kindness is so key to our healthHow to use kindness practices to support our brain and heart healthThe power of bringing together conventional and complementary medicine How different mind-body strategies can support different health conditionsThe power of visualisation and natureWhy belief is central to the health benefits of alternative practicesDavid’s books:How your mind can heal your bodyThe contagious power of positive thinkingAnd his latest book Why Woo Woo Works  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.