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Mind Body Health & Politics

Richard L. Miller

Dr. Richard Louis Miller is an American Clinical Psychologist, Founder of Wilbur Hot Springs Health Sanctuary, and broadcaster who hosts the Mind Body Health & Politics talk radio program from Mendocino County, California. Dr. Miller was also Founder and chief clinician of the nationally acclaimed, pioneering, Cokenders Alcohol and Drug Program. Dr. Miller’s new book, Psychedelic Medicine, is based on his interviews with the most acclaimed experts on the topic. Mind Body Health & Politics radio

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5:01

A Hard Lesson From a Long Career

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2026/02/10

In this episode, Dr. Richard Louis Miller reflects on burnout through the lens of more than six decades in the helping professions.He explores why burnout is not a personal failure, but a predictable outcome of caring without boundaries — and why learning to care for oneself is essential for sustaining care for others.Drawing from clinical experience and personal stories, Dr. Miller speaks about the paradox of energy, the role of movement and connection in restoring vitality, and the importance of

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21:31

The Psychological Power of Movement

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2026/02/04

Why Exercise Changes More Than the BodyA reflection from Dr. Richard Louis MillerIn this solo episode, Dr. Richard Louis Miller reflects on the psychological, emotional, and physical impact of exercise — not as a fitness goal, but as a lifelong tool for emotional regulation, resilience, and well-being.Drawing from personal experience and decades of clinical practice, Richard explains why movement remains one of the most reliable ways to support mental health at any age.In this episode, Dr. Miller

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7:37

The Tools We Forget We Have

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2026/01/27

SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Richard Louis Miller reflects on the importance of human connection, the historical rise of dominators in society, and the interplay between religion and governance. He emphasizes the need for community and collaboration to counteract the divisive forces in the world, expressing hope for humanity's ability to unite and thrive together.TakeawaysConnection with others is vital for personal well-being.Human beings are inherently tribal and collaborative.A small group of

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64:01

Is Monogamy Working the Way We Think It Is?

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2026/01/20

SummaryIn this episode of Mind, Body, Health and Politics, Dr. Richard Louis Miller engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Professor Eric Anderson about the complexities of monogamy and the psychological underpinnings of cheating. They explore the concept of cognitive dissonance, particularly how societal expectations of monogamy clash with biological impulses. Professor Anderson argues that men are evolutionarily wired to seek multiple partners, which creates a conflict when they enter

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51:56

How a Woman in Her 60s Became an Olympic Weightlifter

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2026/01/13

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Richard Louis Miller and Laura Eiman explore the profound impact of community on health and well-being, the journey of overcoming addiction to sugar, and the importance of strength training at any age. Laura shares her inspiring story of transformation, emphasizing the significance of mindset, nutrition, and empowering others, particularly women, to take charge of their health. The discussion highlights practical strategies for maintaining physical and emotional

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20:24

Choosing Each Other Again

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2026/01/06

SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Richard Louis Miller reflects on the importance of human connection, the historical rise of dominators in society, and the interplay between religion and governance. He emphasizes the need for community and collaboration to counteract the divisive forces in the world, expressing hope for humanity's ability to unite and thrive together.TakeawaysConnection with others is vital for personal well-being.Human beings are inherently tribal and collaborative.A small group of

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39:27

What Meditation Is Really For

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2025/12/23

Why Meditation Is About Relationship, Not EscapeSusan Piver on breath, awareness, and strengthening human connectionEpisode SummaryIn this episode of Mind Body Health & Politics, I speak with Susan Piver, meditation teacher and author of The Wisdom of a Broken Heart, about what meditation truly offers in a distracted, isolated world.Susan shares how her online meditation community grew organically to tens of thousands of people seeking practice, presence, and connection. Together, we explore

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10:24

Three Simple Tools to Calm Anxiety and Quiet the Mind

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2025/12/16

Three Simple Tools to Calm Anxiety and Quiet the MindEpisode SummaryIn this week’s episode of Mind Body Health & Politics, I speak directly to you about anxiety and intrusive thoughts—two of the most common struggles I’ve encountered in over 65 years of clinical practice.I share three simple, practical tools that require no special equipment, no long meditation sessions, and no expense. These are techniques you can use almost anywhere, at any moment, to calm your nervous system and regain control of

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47:53

Why Relationships Hurt — And Why That’s Not a Problem

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2025/12/09

Dr. Susan Campbell on Inconvenient Pain, Triggers & The PauseWhy conflict is normal — and how learning to “pause” can transform your closest relationships.Psychologist, author, and renowned couples therapist Dr. Susan Campbell returns to Mind Body Health & Politics for a powerful conversation about emotional pain, conflict, and the skills most of us were never taught.She and Dr. Richard Louis Miller explore why relationships inevitably hurt, why humans instinctively avoid emotional discomfort, and

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62:28

What BDSM Can Teach Us About Happiness & Human...

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2025/12/02

What BDSM Can Teach Us About Happiness & Human ConnectionInside Dr. Alicia Walker’s research on BDSM, stigma, and deep community.Sociologist Dr. Alicia M. Walker joins Mind Body Health & Politics to discuss one of the most surprising findings in her career: people involved in BDSM report strikingly high levels of emotional well-being, connection, and life satisfaction.Drawing from the largest BDSM study ever conducted—over 100 in-depth interviews and more than 2,400 survey participants—Dr. Walker

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58:58

The Science of Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2025/11/25

Dr. Kristin Neff on the Science of Self-CompassionHow self-kindness rewires your emotions, your health, and your ability to cope.Dr. Kristin Neff — pioneering researcher, psychologist, and author of Self-Compassion — joins Mind Body Health & Politics for a deep exploration into the one skill most of us were never taught: how to treat ourselves with warmth instead of judgment.She and Dr. Richard Louis Miller discuss why human beings evolved to be harsh toward themselves, how self-criticism keeps us

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0:40

The Fastest Way to Stop Making Yourself Miserable

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2025/11/24

In this short episode, Dr. Richard Miller explains why comparison quietly damages your peace—and the simple mental shift he teaches to break the habit before it steals your joy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.org/subscribe

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51:08

How to Create Meaning When Life Stops Making Sense

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2025/11/18

How to Create Meaning When Life Stops Making SenseA conversation on mood, purpose, community, and the pressures of modern life with Eric Maisel.Psychologist and author Eric Maisel joins Mind Body Health & Politics to explore one of the deepest struggles of modern life: how to create meaning in a world that feels increasingly overwhelming, isolating, and disconnected.Together, he and Dr. Richard Louis Miller discuss why so many people feel lost, how meaning is made rather than found, and why

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0:31

Comparison Is a Form of Self-Harm We Don’t Recognize

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2025/11/14

In this short episode, Dr. Richard Miller explains why comparison quietly damages your peace—and the simple mental shift he teaches to break the habit before it steals your joy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mindbodyhealthpolitics.org/subscribe

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51:28

The Future of Healing May Not Come from a Pill

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2025/11/11

Psychotherapist Gisele Fernandes-Osterhold joins Dr. Richard Louis Miller to discuss a groundbreaking psilocybin-assisted therapy study for young adults with anorexia nervosa at the University of California, San Francisco.Together, they explore how psychedelics can help restore connection between mind, body, and community—and how true healing extends beyond the individual to include family, culture, and environment.The study, led by UCSF’s Tripper Lab, is one of the first in the world to focus on

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55:02

Beyond Profit: The Human Cost of Capitalism — with...

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2025/11/04

Beyond Profit: The Human Cost of Capitalism — with Dr. David McNallyHistorian Dr. David McNally joins Dr. Richard Louis Miller to explore the deep relationship between capitalism, slavery, and community — and why the path forward may depend on reclaiming our capacity for cooperation and hope.Together, they trace how capitalism evolved from feudal systems, how slavery became its brutal engine, and how modern life still reflects those same dynamics of exploitation and insecurity. They discuss the

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56:56

Modern Psychedelics and the Lost Art of Community

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2025/10/28

The Psychology of Love and Connection with Dr. Rick HansonPsychologist Dr. Rick Hanson joins Dr. Richard Louis Miller to explore how compassion, community, and love can rewire the human brain — and why our survival as a species may depend on it. Together, they discuss the “two wolves within us,” how positive neuroplasticity turns fleeting moments of kindness into lasting change, and what it takes to heal both personally and collectively in a divided world.Guest: Dr. Rick Hanson – Psychologist,

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65:27

The Psychology of Love and Connection with Dr. Rick...

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2025/10/21

The Psychology of Love and Connection with Dr. Rick HansonPsychologist Dr. Rick Hanson joins Dr. Richard Louis Miller to explore how compassion, community, and love can rewire the human brain — and why our survival as a species may depend on it. Together, they discuss the “two wolves within us,” how positive neuroplasticity turns fleeting moments of kindness into lasting change, and what it takes to heal both personally and collectively in a divided world.Guest: Dr. Rick Hanson – Psychologist,

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63:17

Building Community with MDMA: Charley Wininger's...

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2025/10/14

Building Community with MDMA: Charles Wininger's 20-Year ExperimentPsychotherapist Charles Wininger shares 20 years of experience leading group MDMA sessions in New York, detailed protocols for creating safe communal experiences, and his vision for a nationwide simultaneous experience to rebuild community connections.Guest: Charles Wininger - Psychotherapist for 35 years, psychonaut for 50 years, author of "Listening to Ecstasy: The Transformative Power of MDMA"Key Topics:Why community is literally

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49:14

The Poem That Made a Room Full of Men Cry

Mind Body Health & Politics ·

2025/10/07

The Poem That Made a Room Full of Men CryDr. Jed Diamond joins Dr. Miller for a conversation about isolation, authoritarianism, and why building community may be our only defense against tyranny. Includes the Father Earth poem by Clarissa Pinkola Estés.Guest: Dr. Jed Diamond - Author of 17 books, men's health advocate, in the same men's group for 46 yearsTimestamps:00:00 Introduction - Tribal living and community01:33 Meet Dr. Jed Diamond04:10 Same-sex groups and intergenerational wisdom08:06

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