Category: Personal Narratives

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Faith Healing: Do You Believe?

by Stephanie M. Edwards, MBA, PsyD (ABD) Dear Readers, The power of belief is a fascinating area of exploration, a field that bridges faith with the physiologic basis of the body’s ability to heal itself. Scientists have been captivated by two effects: the placebo effect and the nocebo […]

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Behavior Change: Leaving My Job is a Reminder that It is Always Radical

Behavior change is nothing less than a radical change.

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The Turtle Bowl and the Awful Smell: My Adventures with Phantosmia

There are worse things to smell than a turtle bowl, but, at the moment, I can’t think of any.

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Life After a Stroke: How Music Opened the Door to One of My Dreams

Music saved me from a life of oblivion, and I can think of no better way to spend the time. -Joyce Hoffman

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