Healing and the Mind with Bill Moyers

Ancient medical science told us our minds and bodies are one; so did philosophers of old. Now, modern science and new research are helping us to understand these connections. In Healing and the Mind, Bill Moyers talks with physicians, scientists, therapists and patients—people who are taking a new look at the meaning of sickness and health. In a five-part series of provocative interviews, he discusses their search for answers to perplexing questions: How do emotions translate into chemicals in our bodies? How do thoughts and feelings influence health? How can we collaborate with our bodies to encourage healing?

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First Aired

1993-02-22
Last Aired

1993-02-24
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Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

5
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

PBS

Keywords:

support group meditation group therapy alternative medicine healing process healing emotional vulnerability traditional medicine chinese medicine emotions terminal cancer emotion

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Season 1

1. The Mind Body Connection

Bill Moyers speaks with neuroscientists and doctors as he investigates the mysteries and science of th...More

Bill Moyers speaks with neuroscientists and doctors as he investigates the mysteries and science of the mind-body connection.Less

1993-02-22

2. The Mystery of Chi

Bill travels to China to explore the practice of traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, ...More

Bill travels to China to explore the practice of traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, massage, herbal remedies, tai chi, and chi gong.Less

1993-02-22

3. Healing from Within

Bill meets two therapists who combine meditation mindfulness with group therapy to help patients who a...More

Bill meets two therapists who combine meditation mindfulness with group therapy to help patients who are coping with such issues as chronic pain and terminal illness.Less

1993-02-23

4. The Art of Healing

Bill Moyers talks with physicians, scientists, therapists, and patients about how emotional support, e...More

Bill Moyers talks with physicians, scientists, therapists, and patients about how emotional support, expectations, stress, and human contact affect our well-being and our ability to heal.Less

1993-02-24

5. Wounded Healers

Bill Moyers visits Commonweal, a retreat for people who suffer from a terminal illness. There, a supp...More

Bill Moyers visits Commonweal, a retreat for people who suffer from a terminal illness. There, a support system of love, touch, listening, and understanding improves patients' quality of life, and their capacity to heal.Less