Healing from Within: The Mind-Body Power of Meditation | The Deep Six | Episode 25

Dr. Lewerenz welcomes back his very first guest, Certified Nurse Practitioner and yoga instructor Lauren Zessin, for a deep dive into the power of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness in today’s high-stress world. Lauren shares how simple daily practices—like chair yoga, prolonged exhalation, and even cold plunges—can calm the nervous system, improve brain function, and boost longevity by supporting telomere health and neuroplasticity.
More than just a flexibility practice, Lauren explains how yoga acts as moving meditation, helping release stress and create space for stillness. You’ll walk away with science-backed breathing techniques to lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety, along with real-world tips to build mindfulness into your routine. Whether you’re brand new to these practices or looking to go deeper, this episode offers powerful insights to help you feel more grounded, resilient, and energized.

 

00:00 Welcome to the Deep Six Podcast
00:20 Reintroducing Lauren Zessin
01:10 The Importance of Yoga and Mindfulness
06:47 Personal Experiences with Stress and Yoga
10:29 Embracing Hard Things for Growth
12:50 Yoga’s Accessibility and Benefits
15:01 A Personal Yoga Journey
19:23 Integrating Mindfulness into Daily Life
26:10 The Science of Mindfulness and Health
32:00 Mind-Body Connection and Stress Management

 

About:
Dr. James Lewerenz takes a multifaceted approach to impact the lives of his patients. Using functional medicine, he looks at every patient on an individual, case-by-case basis, asks lots of questions, and works diligently to find the root cause of the individual's chronic pain or illness. Dr. Lewerenz is passionate and dedicated to bringing his personal experience, knowledge, and training to enhance one’s quality of life, at any age. Be well!

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