When Medicine Isn’t Enough: Why Healing Needs a Both/And Approach

Update: 2025-08-04

Description

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive.

In this solo episode, Lauren explores the power of integrating Western Medicine with holistic healing. Reflecting on her personal experience supporting her mother through surgery, Lauren highlights the need for a both/and approach to care, one that values cutting-edge medical treatment and foundational support like proper nutrition and emotional well-being.

She also calls attention to disparities in hospital care, particularly the surprising lack of nourishing food for patients, and makes a compelling case for a more comprehensive healing environment. Tune in for a thoughtful reflection, practical insights, and an inspiring challenge to rethink how we define true health.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:39 Exploring Either/Or vs. Both/And Thinking

02:06 Lauren’s Personal Story from the Hospital

04:57 Why Nutrition Is Essential to Healing

09:21 A Call to Action for Better Hospital Food

12:25 Conclusion

Episode Resources:

Listen on Spotify: Energy Works

Listen on Apple Podcasts: Energy Works

#EnergyMedicineYoga #EnergyWorksPodcast #WellnessPodcast #HolisticHealth #IntegrativeMedicine #FoodIsMedicine #HealthcareReform #PatientAdvocacy #Nutrition #HospitalFood