55. Kindness: The Secret Superpower You Didn't Know You Had | Dr. David Hamilton

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Tweetable quote from Dr. David

“You can't eat or drink kindness hormones; you have to make them, and that comes through your experiences, the things that you're doing, and the way that you're being.”

Summary

In this episode, Dr Espen is joined by Dr. David Hamilton, a writer, columnist, and speaker. They discuss the transformative power of kindness on mental and physical health. Their conversation explores how kindness impacts blood pressure, cardiovascular health, and overall well-being. Dr. Hamilton shares research findings on the physiological benefits of kindness, such as the release of oxytocin and its anti-aging effects. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-kindness, practical strategies for incorporating kindness into daily life, and its broader implications for collective consciousness and personal development.

💡Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 - Episode trailer

00:02:21 - Introduction of Dr. Hamilton, highlighting his expertise

00:06:05 - Discussion of oxytocin as a key hormone linked to kindness and cardiovascular health

00:08:11 - The healing power of kindness

00:13:12 - Creating Kindness Hormones

00:15:00 - The Maharishi Effect

00:21:21 - The Importance of Self-Kindness

00:32:15 - The Power of Everyday Kindness

00:35:47 - Dr. Hamilton’s message to the world

📃Guest Bio:

David is a writer, columnist, and speaker. He is a former R&D scientist, but now author of 12 books exploring the mind-body connection, alternative practices, self esteem, and the science of how kindness supports mental and physical health. He is an advisor to the science board at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and honorary scientific advisor to the charity '52-Lives' which helps people in need through public acts of kindness.

📲Find out more about Dr. David

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