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Healing Rituals: There’s Power in Belief
Healing Rituals: There’s Power in Belief
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Dec 12, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
A majority of people in the US believe that faith can heal. And while there isn’t any strong scientific data backing the idea of faith healing by divine intervention, there is a growing recognition that faith in the power of a person, religious ritual, or even medicine to heal can play a role in recovery via the placebo effect. Join Dave and his guests science writer Erik Vance and health psychologist Alia Crum to explore the surprising ways belief in placebos can heal, and how, if you’ve ever taken a medication, it’s already worked to your benefit.
For more, check out Erik Vance’s book, Suggestible You. Learn about Alia Crum’s work here.
For more, check out Erik Vance’s book, Suggestible You. Learn about Alia Crum’s work here.
Released:
Dec 12, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (58)
Gratitude: Why Every Day Should Be Thanksgiving: Most people think gratitude is an emotion about the past. But in reality, it’s all about the future. by How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality