Dr. Gladys McGarey: A Conversation with the Mother of Holistic Medicine
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Dr. Gladys McGarey, a 102-year-old pioneer in both allopathic and holistic medicine, has made significant contributions to bridging the gap between traditional and holistic medicine. She emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, personal growth, and finding one's purpose early on or later in life. Dr. McGarey shares childhood experiences from India, reflecting on the challenges of dyslexia and the need for alternative learning methods. She discusses her experience as a woman entering the medical field in the 1940s and 1950s, highlighting the conflict between her understanding of healing and the wartime medical teachings. Dr. McGarey also emphasizes the importance of incorporating the spirit into healing and the significance of love and caring in holistic medicine. She encourages individuals to seek change, listen to their inner selves, and be open to holistic approaches to healing. Additionally, she discusses the concept of "juice" as the reason for getting up every day, representing love, life, and passion. Dr. McGarey also shares her plan for creating a village for living medicine and suggests the idea of having guardian dogs in classrooms to help children experience love and compassion. Guy Kawasaki acknowledges Dr. McGarey's transformative work in healthcare and encourages listeners to explore her latest book, "The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age."
Dr. Gladys McGarey, a 102-year-old pioneer in both allopathic and holistic medicine, has made signif