Mindset - its importance in health

Mindset - its importance in health

July 9, 2026 · 16 min · Season 1 · Episode 228

About this episode

This episode explores the impact of mindset on health and well-being.

We have all heard of the word mindset but does it affect our health? In this episode I look at examples of how our thoughts and attitude affect health and well-being.  Mindset and long term illness:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/chronically-me/202408/mindset-and-chronic-illness Toxic positivity:  https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z64yn9q Listening to your body:  https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/articles/why-your-body-speaks-and-how-to-listen Carol Dweck and growth mindsets:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiiEeMN7vbQ Mindset and mortality:  https://en.azvision.az/news/84635/how-your-mindset-determines-your-health.html Ellen Langer - chambermaid study:  https://health.yahoo.com/wellness/fitness/exercise/articles/harvard-study-suggests-mindset-boosts-213051697.html Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Host: Dr Ayan Panja

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Organizations: Psychology Today, BBC, Counselling Directory, Harvard, Yahoo

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