Mind-body Connection with Dr Phil Parker

Healing doesn't happen in isolation. In this powerful episode of the Mind–Body Connection Podcast, Dr Phil Parker speaks with Dr Vanessa Blackstone about the role of community, lived experience, and diversity in mind–body health. Together they explore how personal struggles, identity, and social context shape nervous system patterns—and how connection, inclusion, and shared understanding can become powerful forces for change. This conversation moves beyond theory into the human realities of resilience, belonging, and growth. An honest, thoughtful discussion about what it means to support wellbeing not just individually, but collectively. For more details on the series go to this page.  

What does it look like to live the mind–body work – day to day, in real life? In this episode of the Mind–Body Connection Podcast, Dr Phil Parker is joined by Dr Becca Kennedy, who brings a grounded, human perspective to mind–body change, neuroplasticity, and recovery. Together they explore how awareness, language, and moment-to-moment choices can support nervous system regulation and lasting wellbeing. An honest, practical conversation about integrating mind–body principles into everyday life, beyond theory and into experience.   For more details on the series go to this page.  

What if your thoughts, emotions, and stress responses are influencing your immune system—right down to the level of your cells? In this episode of the Mind–Body Connection Podcast, Dr Phil Parker is joined by Dr Karin de Punder, an expert in psychoneuroimmunology, to explore how the mind, nervous system, and immune system constantly communicate—and what this means for health, resilience, and recovery. A fascinating conversation that brings together cutting-edge science and a compassionate understanding of the body's adaptive intelligence. Listen now and discover how mind–body interactions shape us from the inside out.   For more details on the series go to this page.  

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.

Meditation session with Dr Phil Parker. Phil is an expert at helping you become calm, still and peaceful. You can discover this by just listening to this free seminar. For more details on the series go to this page. Becoming calm is vital for your well-being, your emotional resilience and probably most importantly your health. 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.

Dr Phil Parker provides tools and tips and answers the seminar participants questions to transform your Christmas this year  

Part 2: Pain experts Dr Phil Parker and Dr Valeria Bellan discuss how pain works, how illusions can help pain research, the latest research and how pain helps us understand the mind-body connection  

Part 1: Pain experts Dr Phil Parker and Dr Valeria Bellan discuss how pain works, how illusions can help pain research, the latest research and how pain helps us understand the mind-body connection  

Dr Phil Parker talks with Judy DeLozier, author, trainer and early developer of NLP. Judy gained her masters in comparative religion and anthropology from UCSC before becoming a pioneer in personal development in the 1970s, specialising in the importance of the body in change processes. Listen as she discusses hanging out with Gregory Bateson, philosopher, anthropologist and systems thinker and Milton Erickson, one of the worlds' most famous clinical hypnotherapist, and what she'd love you to learn from her experiences.

Dr Phil Parker talks with Prof John Froiland from Purdue University about intrinsic motivation and its effects on performance, happiness and health as they discuss the mind and body connection. Professor John Froiland researchers and lectures out of Purdue University in Educational Psychology   We also discuss how you can apply John's research to help your kids to get down to their homework without hating you :)

Dr Phil Parker talks with William Pullen, the founder of Dynamic Running Therapy about the mind and body connection. Willliam is a therapist and a runner and has a unique take on what can happen when we combine these ideas from what can seem at first to be very different disciplines. We also discuss how we can apply what we've learnt from studying the mind-body connection to make people's lives and the planet a better place... Fascinating stuff...

Dr Phil Parker introduces series 3. This series focuses on those using the mind-body connection clinically and those who have important personal stories to tell about what a difference it has made to their health journey. We'll also be interviewing those who work primarily in the field of the mind and those more focused on the body to see how these ideas all fit together from different perpsectives. I do hope you enjoy it.  

Dr Phil Parker guides you through a meditation to resolve perfectionism

Dr Phil Parker explores the importance of spotting and stopping perfectionist patterns

Dr Phil Parker guides you through a meditation to develop self compassion.

Dr Phil Parker explores the importance of self-compassion in mental and physical health

Dr Phil Parker guides you through how to access this useful state

Dr Phil Parker explores the importance of identifying if you, or others, are in a useful state or not.

Dr Phil Parker explore the importance of calm and de-stressing

Dr Phil Parker explore the importance of calm and de-stressing

Dr Phil Parker takes you deeper into the fascinating world of the Drama Triangle How to spot and deal with people taking on the victim/rescuer or perpetrator role

Dr Phil Parker guides you through a calm and relaxation session

Dr Phil Parker guides you through a sleep meditation

Dr Phil Parker takes you through more ideas and tools from research on how to help your health. Covers: Dealing with toxic relationships and people The Drama Triangle How to deal with people taking on the victim role

Dr Phil Parker takes you through more ideas and tools from research on how to help your health. Covers: Stop overeating How to learn effectively Developing compassion towards others Guided relaxation session

Dr Phil Parker takes you through more ideas and tools from research on how to help your health. Covers: De-stressing Feel positive about the future Dealing with others Sleep

Dr Phil Parker takes you through more ideas and tools from research on how to help your health. Covers: Stay Motivated Feel positive about the future Reduce stress and pain

Dr Phil Parker takes you through more ideas and tools from research on how to help your health. Covers: How to deal with feeling stuck How to create change  

Dr Phil Parker guides you through a self-kindness meditation to recruit your unconscious mind to help change any critical inner dialogues

Compassion has multiple health benefits- listen as Dr Phil Parker guides you through a compassion meditation