The Experience Miracles™ Podcast
Welcome to the "Experience Miracles" Podcast w/ Dr. Tony Ebel – where we provide HOPE, ANSWERS, and DRUG-FREE HELP to parents navigating their children’s chronic health challenges. In each episode, we bring you inspiring stories and dig into the latest science of resilience, breakthroughs, and healing shared by fellow moms and leading experts in pediatric health. We’re here to answer all of your burning questions and empower you to advocate for your family! We believe that every child has the capacity to thrive, and no challenge is too big when met with hope and neurological healing. So, it’s time to expect and experience miracles! Join us every Tuesday and Friday!
The Experience Miracles™ Podcast
73. Healing Starts with Hope: The Science That Proves It
In this special 1-Year Anniversary Experience Miracles episode, Dr. Tony Ebel shares his personal story of his son Oliver's medical emergency and recovery, exploring how hope plays a crucial role in healing. He discusses the scientific evidence behind hope's impact on the nervous system and explains why maintaining hope is essential for recovery.
[00:00-02:00] Introduction
- Purpose of the Experience Miracles podcast
- Focus on hope, answers, and drug-free help
[02:00-25:00] Oliver's Story
- Birth complications and life-flight
- ECMO surgery and medical interventions
- 20% survival rate prognosis
- Conflict between conventional medicine and alternative approaches
[25:00-35:00] Six Reasons Medical System Removes Hope
- Risk mitigation/legal concerns
- Outdated genetic theory
- Time constraints
- Training and culture
- Bias against alternative approaches
- Fear as a motivator
[35:00-45:00] The Science of HRV
- Heart Rate Variability explanation
- Connection to nervous system function
- Role in measuring stress and recovery
[45:00-55:00] Neuroscience of Hope
- Amygdala and prefrontal cortex function
- Impact on brain chemistry
- Neuroplasticity and healing
[55:00-70:00] Research and Evidence
- Studies on prayer and healing
- Connection between hope and immune function
- Impact on treatment outcomes
Source: Fredrickson, B. L., & Levenson, R. W. (1998). "Positive emotions speed recovery from the cardiovascular sequelae of negative emotions."
Source: Kubzansky, L. D., & Thurston, R. C. (2007). "Emotional vitality and incident coronary heart disease: Benefits of positive well-being." Psychological Science.
Source: Tugade, M. M., & Fredrickson, B. L. (2004). "Resilient individuals use positive emotions to bounce back from negative emotional experiences."
Source: McCraty, R., & Childre, D. (2010). "Coherence: Bridging personal, social, and global health."
Source: Garnefski, N., Kraaij, V., & Spinhoven, P. (2001). "Negative life events, cognitive emotion regulation and emotional problems."
Source: Kok, B. E., et al. (2013). "How positive emotions build physical health: Perceived positive social connections account for the upward spiral between positive emotions and vagal tone."
Source: Krause, N., & Hayward, R. D. (2014). Found that individuals who prayed for others reported higher levels of hope and emotional well-being.
Source: Koenig, H. G. (2004). Explored how religious practices like prayer help alleviate anxiety in patients with severe illnesses.
Source: Levin, J. S., & Vanderpool, H. Y. (1989). Reviewed links bet
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