Leah Adams currently serves as Vice President of Engagement at Houston’s Institute for Spirituality and Health. Her path to the Institute began decades ago and her journey is one of resilience and connection—turning grief into a mission to help others heal.

Since 1955, the Institute has brought spirituality into healthcare, education, and community programs, offering support groups, professional training, and resources that nurture mind, body, and spirit.

In this episode, Dorothy Gibbons and Leah explore the power of compassionate care and belonging in times of need.

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Key Questions Answered

1. What is the Institute for Spirituality and Health, and what is Leah Adams’s role there?

2. How long has the Institute for Spirituality and Health been around, and how did it get started?

3. How did the Institute innovate chaplaincy in healthcare?

4. How did Leah Adams’s personal journey lead her to the Institute?

5. How did Leah process her brother’s tragic death, and how did it influence her spiritual journey?

6. What’s the difference between spirituality and religion, according to the Institute?

7. Why is a spiritual practice or community important, especially in unsettled times?

8. What kinds of support groups and programs does the Institute offer, and who are they for?

9. How does the Institute promote spiritual presence and connection in healthcare education?

10. What are the main centers of excellence within the Institute and what do they focus on?

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Journey from Tragedy to Private Equity

03:48 Finding Unity in Global Diversity

09:48 Embracing Spirituality at Work

11:21 Spiritual Community for Resilience

15:23 Promoting Spirituality in Medicine

16:51 The Power of Presence

21:33 Community and Belonging in Houston

24:40 End-of-Life Care and Support

29:21 Connecting Through Mission-Driven Leadership

31:18 Weekly Support & Wellness Groups

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