[11:45] “The mind-heart connection is essential; we can’t expect that we’re just going to exercise, eat right, and be healthy, and run a multimillion dollar business and not avoid having a heart attack from all the stress we’re ignoring.” Guest, Dr. Jonathan Fisher, describes the core message behind Just One Heart. Caring for the mind-heart connection within yourself AND between our peers with our physiological responses and influences.
[17:34] “If I have to face you [a cardiologist], that means I’m having heart issues. But if I can manage the heart through those 4 dimensions-physical, emotional, social and spiritual-and live the kind of life, having the proper balance that addresses those 4 areas...this is life-changing.” Host Marcel Schwantes responds to Dr. Fisher’s explanation on how cardiologists should be gauging heart health with their short 7 minutes of face-to-face time in the patient exam room.
[26:02] “People who don't have a sense of their core purpose and meaning and transcendent sense of belonging in life... Those people are at higher risk of dying young from heart diseases.” Dr. Fisher elaborates on the heart crisis of today riddled with obesity, depression, anxiety, loneliness, and loss of purpose. This ‘Doom and Gloom’ only proves to emphasize the extreme need to focus on multidimensional heart health.
[30:55] “I didn’t want to just avoid being sick. I wanted to live a good life.” As he sets up the support for the message in his book, Dr. Fisher explains the 7 traits of a healthy heart that go beyond physical health. All listed in an intentional and meaningful order: Steadiness, Wisdom, Openness, Wholeness, Courage, Lightness, and Warmth.
[44:25] “We are often so harsh with ourselves... that it spills over and affects others negatively, and we don't know it until people tell us. So it begins by examining the way we speak to ourselves and treat ourselves. And we begin by treating ourselves with love and kindness.” Working his way through the 7 traits from the book, Dr. Fisher poses step-by-step questions to assess and work on your heart.
[48:12] “If I can just pause and be a little gentler to myself and treat myself with some ease and lightness, there’s this amazing spillover effect that everyone else around me can feel.” As Marcel and Dr. Fisher close out their conversation, Dr. Fisher reminds and encourages listeners to be kind to yourself. It goes a long way.
Links to the episode:
-Marcel's website: www.marcelschwantes.com/dr-jonathan-fisher-a-cardiologists-guide-to-cultivating-lasting-joy-mastering-our-stress-and-living-with-more-vitality-ep-227
-Apple podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-jonathan-fisher-a-cardiologists-guide-to/id1456073489?i=1000668456542
-iHeart Radio: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-love-in-action-30787174/episode/dr-jonathan-fisher-a-cardiologists-guide-212745807/
-Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5bJxdsGWg5q2eYt9faMy92?si=zCvVdeAVSlGDffHsZZtJQg
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