Ep: 17 What is Healing? - Dr. Shamini Jain

Cosmos In You - Guide to Inner Space

In this episode we discuss: *The four steps to begin the healing process *The difference between “healing” and “curing” *The power of belief and the studies around that *And finally how to identify which alternative healing modality is right for you and your loved ones Bio: Dr. Shamini Jain is the Founder and Director of the Consciousness and Healing Initiative which exists to evolve the scientific understanding and real-world application of consciousness and healing practices, so that individuals and societies are empowered with the knowledge and tools to ignite their healing potential and thus lead more healthy, fulfilling lives. Shamini obtained her B.A. in Neuroscience and Behavior from Columbia University, and her Ph.D. degree from the SDSU/UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. She conducted her clinical residency at the La Jolla VA Hospital/UC San Diego, and her post-doctoral fellowship at UCLA’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research. She has won numerous awards from scientific societies and lectures on these topics in varied venues. Shamini is also an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at UC San Diego and is an active member of the UC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine.