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Dr Phil Parker is joined by Dr Howard Schubiner, a leading voice in mind–body medicine and chronic pain recovery. Together they explore how the brain can learn pain and physical symptoms—and how those same neuroplastic processes can be harnessed for healing. A thoughtful, science-informed conversation about understanding symptoms differently and opening the door to lasting change.   For more details on the series go to this page.  

In this powerful installment of the Mind–Body Connection Podcast, Dr Phil Parker sits down with Connirae Andreas to explore her transformative approach known as Wholeness Work – a way of relating to experience that cultivates ease, presence, and integration rather than resistance or “fixing.” Drawing on principles from her book Coming to Wholeness, Connirae unpacks how we can gently meet our inner patterns, long-held protective strategies, and embodied responses with curiosity and understanding. This episode reframes healing not as a battle against symptoms, but as a process of coming home to ourselves – mind, body, and experience held together. Tune in for deep insights into what it means to truly live with ease, clarity, and wholeness. For more details on the series go to this page.  

Some of the most powerful changes don’t come from pushing harder – but from understanding ourselves more deeply. In this conversation, Connirae Andreas and Dr Phil Parker explore mind–body patterns, emotional experience, and practical ways people can reconnect with their innate capacity for wellbeing. She draws on her deep experience in the field, with Milton Erickson and Virgina Satir and the founding years of NLP through to her development of Core-transformation and Wholeness work Enjoy this deeply insightful episode and leave ready to explore more of her work. For more details on the series go to this page.  

Science + hope What if chronic pain and medically unexplained symptoms aren’t just random misfortune — but messages from the brain that can be heard and changed? ?? In this episode, Dr Phil Parker and Dr David Clarke discuss neuroplastic symptoms, how stress and emotions can shape physical experience, and what this means for recovery and resilience. Tune in for clarity, science, and new possibilities. Some of the hardest-to-explain conditions — migraines, chronic pain, IBS — may come from the brain’s learned responses to stress and trauma. In this conversation with Dr David Clarke, we unpack what “neuroplastic symptoms” really are, why they’re so misunderstood, and how people can reclaim their wellbeing. This is a conversation every curious mind and compassionate clinician will appreciate.     For more details on the series go to this page.  

Season 5 of the series that has already drawn over a millions listeners begins.. In this opening episode of the Mind–Body Connection Podcast, Dr Phil Parker explores how our thoughts, emotions, and physiology continually shape one another—and how understanding this connection can transform health, resilience, and recovery. He also pays tribute to Prof Andreas Evers, a guest from season one. Listen in and start the season with fresh insight into what’s truly possible.     For more details on the series go to this page.  

Dr Phil Parker explains the latest research into Long Covid and the Lightning Process. This case study report was published in the peer-reviewed journal ‘Explore’ in Aug 2023.     For more details on the series go to this page.  

Dr. Linda Fisher-Hoyrem, expert in the philosophy and history of healthcare models, discusses with Dr Phil Parker how and why we got to our current thinking about the disconnection between the mind and body ….and what the accepted models were before this new kid on the block became fashionable.     For more details on the series go to this page.  

Rhys Thomas, former Wesh international Rugby player shares his extraordinary story of a journey of fame, success, illness, collapse and eventual recovery with Dr Phil Parker. Part 2 of 2 For more details on the series go to this page.  

Rhys Thomas, former Wesh international Rugby player shares his extraordinary story of a journey of fame, success, illness, collapse and eventual recovery with Dr Phil Parker. Part 1 of 2 For more details on the series go to this page.  

Meditation session with Dr Phil Parker. Phil is an expert at helping you become calm, still and developing self-compassion. In this seminar, he focuses on how by connecting with nature we can gain peace and insight to stay calm and support our health. You can discover this by just listening to this free seminar. For more details on the series go to this page. This supports the earlier episodes on developing calm, self-kindness and self-compassion.   Phil is an expert in the mind-body connection. As a result, he has spent a lot of time developing ways to teach people how to calm down and reduce their stress response. The stress response is very important for keeping us well but if it is switched on for long periods of time it has damaging consequences for our body. It affects our immune system, blood sugar levels, our ability to think clearly, and our blood pressure, heart rate and breathing rate. It also changes levels of important neurotransmitters related to mood, hormone levels, and wellness. So learning how to master the ability to become calm could be one of the most important things you ever do. Just by listening to this meditation session, you will become calmer. But even more importantly you’ll also learn how to develop a deepening sense of calm throughout your day each time you listen to it.

Meditation session with Dr Phil Parker. Phil is an expert at helping you become calm, still and developing self-compassion. In this seminar, he focuses on ways to help us reconnect with a sense of Inner Peace You can discover this by just listening to this free seminar. For more details on the series go to this page. This supports the earlier episodes on developing relaxation, self-kindness and self-compassion.   Phil is an expert in the mind-body connection. As a result, he has spent a lot of time developing ways to teach people how to calm down and reduce their stress response. The stress response is very important for keeping us well but if it is switched on for long periods of time it has damaging consequences for our body. It affects our immune system, blood sugar levels, our ability to think clearly, and our blood pressure, heart rate and breathing rate. It also changes levels of important neurotransmitters related to mood, hormone levels, and wellness. So learning how to master the ability to become calm could be one of the most important things you ever do. Just by listening to this meditation session, you will become calmer. But even more importantly you’ll also learn how to develop a deepening sense of calm throughout your day each time you listen to it.

Meditation session with Dr Phil Parker. Phil is an expert at helping you become calm, still and developing self-compassion. In this seminar, he focuses on ways to help us improve our communication with others, by staying in a good space whilst we interact with them and with ourselves by shifting our inner voice and how we feel about ourselves. You can discover this by just listening to this free seminar. For more details on the series go to this page. This supports the earlier episodes on developing self-kindness and self-compassion.   Phil is an expert in the mind-body connection. As a result, he has spent a lot of time developing ways to teach people how to calm down and reduce their stress response. The stress response is very important for keeping us well but if it is switched on for long periods of time it has damaging consequences for our body. It affects our immune system, blood sugar levels, our ability to think clearly, and our blood pressure, heart rate and breathing rate. It also changes levels of important neurotransmitters related to mood, hormone levels, and wellness. So learning how to master the ability to become calm could be one of the most important things you ever do. Just by listening to this meditation session, you will become calmer. But even more importantly you’ll also learn how to develop a deepening sense of calm throughout your day each time you listen to it.

Meditation session with Dr Phil Parker. Phil is an expert at helping you become calm, still and developing self-compassion. You can discover this by just listening to this free seminar. For more details on the series go to this page. This supports the earlier episode on developing self-kindness. Self- kindness and self-compassion has been shown to have important positive effects on your wellbeing and health- and makes you kinder to others.   Phil is an expert in the mind-body connection. As a result, he has spent a lot of time developing ways to teach people how to calm down and reduce their stress response. The stress response is very important for keeping us well but if it is switched on for long periods of time it has damaging consequences for our body. It affects our immune system, blood sugar levels, our ability to think clearly, and our blood pressure, heart rate and breathing rate. It also changes levels of important neurotransmitters related to mood, hormone levels, and wellness. So learning how to master the ability to become calm could be one of the most important things you ever do. Just by listening to this meditation session, you will become calmer. But even more importantly you’ll also learn how to develop a deepening sense of calm throughout your day each time you listen to it.

Meditation session with Dr Phil Parker. Phil is an expert at helping you become calm, still and finding ways to boost your inner healing potential. You can discover this by just listening to this free seminar. For more details on the series go to this page.   Phil is an expert in the mind-body connection. As a result, he has spent a lot of time developing ways to teach people how to calm down and reduce their stress response. The stress response is very important for keeping us well but if it is switched on for long periods of time it has damaging consequences for our body. It affects our immune system, blood sugar levels, our ability to think clearly, and our blood pressure, heart rate and breathing rate. It also changes levels of important neurotransmitters related to mood, hormone levels, and wellness. So learning how to master the ability to become calm could be one of the most important things you ever do. Just by listening to this meditation session, you will become calmer. But even more importantly you’ll also learn how to develop a deepening sense of calm throughout your day each time you listen to it.

Meditation session with Dr Phil Parker. Phil is an expert at helping you become calm, still and developing self-kindness and compassion. You can discover this by just listening to this free seminar. For more details on the series go to this page. Self-kindness has been shown to have important positive effects on your wellbeing and health- and makes you kinder to others.   Phil is an expert in the mind-body connection. As a result, he has spent a lot of time developing ways to teach people how to calm down and reduce their stress response. The stress response is very important for keeping us well but if it is switched on for long periods of time it has damaging consequences for our body. It affects our immune system, blood sugar levels, our ability to think clearly, and our blood pressure, heart rate and breathing rate. It also changes levels of important neurotransmitters related to mood, hormone levels, and wellness. So learning how to master the ability to become calm could be one of the most important things you ever do. Just by listening to this meditation session, you will become calmer. But even more importantly you’ll also learn how to develop a deepening sense of calm throughout your day each time you listen to it.