Vivek Murthy — To Be a Healer

From Krista: Michael Pollan’s latest book, A World Appears, is an exploration — with scientists and journalists and technologists and spiritual teachers — of what consciousness is, and is not, or might be: from the plants which have always fascinated him, to the new technologies ...  Show more

From Krista: On April 4, 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech at Riverside Church in New York City called “A Time to Break Silence.” This is often referred to as his “Beyond Vietnam” Speech. His own allies criticized it as a risky departure from a focus on civil rights. But ...  Show more

Loneliness has reached epidemic proportions. Where do we go to feel like we belong? As the Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy has been a leading voice in bringing the loneliness crisis to light, stressing its devastating impact on public health. As his second ...  Show more

In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, Dr. Vivek Murthy, the outgoing U.S. Surgeon General, offers his parting prescription for fighting loneliness and building lasting community. America’s top doctor shares what he’s learned from his patients, his years on the frontlines of publi ...  Show more

We had the privilege of speaking with US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy on the youth mental health crisis and the importance of giving each other grace as we navigate the issues of everyday life. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the now former U.S. Surgeon General, joins Rainn Wilson in this powerful episode of Soul Boom to explore the loneliness epidemic and its profound effects on mental and physical health. They discuss the societal shift from community-centered values to hustle cult ...  Show more