Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube We’ve all heard the heartfelt reassurances—“I’ll pray for you,” “Your positive spirit will beat this,” or “Just stay optimistic.” These sentiments are comforting, but when serious illness strikes, the real question becomes: Does the power of positive thinking actually help? Let’s explore what the evidence says—starting with an area where […]

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Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Podcast Index | Overcast | YouTube Eventually, you or someone you love will face a serious illness. It often comes suddenly—a scan, a biopsy, a moment in a quiet room when the doctor delivers news that splits life into “before” and “after.” I’ve walked this road with patients. Recently, I walked it again—with my wife, Gail. […]