We’ve all heard about the benefits of ancient wisdom, but why do so many of us struggle to apply it to our modern lives?
Can a Taoist monk turned doctor help us make sense of old-world practices in our everyday routines?
How can techniques that have stood the test of time improve your overall health, from energy levels to bone strength?
Dr. Pedram Shojai, founder of the Urban Monk Academy, brings his unique perspective to these questions.
Join us as we discuss his journey from monastery to medicine, exploring how ancient techniques such as breathwork and Qi-Gong can make a real difference in your life.
Episode Details
Episode Timeline
- 0:00 Episode start
- 1:18 Overview of Dr. Pedram Shojai’s background and achievements
- 2:33 His journey from Taoist monk to doctor of oriental medicine, author, and film producer
- 5:12 Consistent themes and lessons from interviewing health experts
- 7:23 How traditional practices can be incorporated into contemporary lifestyles for better health
- 12:52 Explanation of the concept “True health begins with a still mind and a pure heart”
- 16:40 What is a monk? Dr. Shojai’s experience and learnings as a Taoist monk
- 20:23 Introduction to breathwork, its benefits, and a demonstration of 4-count breathing
- 26:06 Addressing common barriers to starting and maintaining health practices and how to overcome them
- 29:52 Qigong, its benefits, and its relevance to bone health, particularly for the aging population
- 32:33 Dr. Shojai’s latest projects, including the series “Home Sick Home,” focusing on detoxifying home environments
- 35:50 How to access Dr. Shojai’s documentaries, series, and other resources
- 38:51 Final advice on taking charge of your health and wellness
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About the guest
Dr. Pedram Shojai is a man with many titles. He is the founder and director of The Urban Monk Academy, a NYT Best-Selling author of Rise and Shine, The Urban Monk, The Art of Stopping Time, Inner Alchemy, Exhausted, Trauma, Focus, and Conscious Parenting. He is also the producer of the films Vitality, Origins, Prosperity, and The Great Heist, as well as the docuseries Interconnected, Gateway to Health, Exhausted, Trauma, Conscious Parenting, Hormones Health & Harmony, and Gut Check.
He hosts “The Urban Monk” podcast and is a key influencer in health and personal development. As a prominent functional medicine physician, he brings people together around meaningful ideas. Despite his busy career, he enjoys a peaceful life in the mountains, cherishing time with his family. As a former monk, he strives to bring enlightenment and peace to those around him.
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