Healing Through Consciousness: An Interview with Dr. Shamini Jain

Regarding Consciousness

In this episode of 'Regarding Consciousness,' host Jennifer K. Hill interviews Dr. Shamini Jain, a best-selling author, scientist, and the founder of the Consciousness and Healing Institute (CHI).

The discussion explores the journey of Dr. Jain from her childhood interests in consciousness to her pioneering work in psychoneuroimmunology and energy healing. Key topics include the interconnectedness of consciousness, health, and the biofield; the impact of practices such as meditation and energy healing; and the importance of community and connection in turbulent times.

Dr. Jain also shares anecdotes on the healing power of nature, scientific evidence supporting holistic practices, and the importance of unconditional love in the healing process. The episode concludes with information about Dr. Jain's upcoming workshops and how to join the CHI community for further exploration of consciousness and healing.

Episode highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Consciousness and Healing

00:33 Meet Dr. Shamini Jain: Scientist and Healer

01:45 Shamini's Journey: From Childhood Curiosity to Scientific Exploration

05:06 The Science of Psychoneuroimmunology and the Biofield

09:51 The Power of Distant Healing and Energy Fields

14:39 Healing Practices and Their Impact on Mental Health

19:16 Personal Stories of Healing and Connection

29:51 The Importance of Community and Connection

32:22 Conclusion: Embracing Wholeness and Healing

Resources mentioned:

www.shaminijain.com

www.chi.is

Books authored by Shamini

About the guest:

Dr. Shamini Jain is a psychologist, scientist, and social entrepreneur. She is the Founder and CEO of the Consciousness and Healing Initiative (CHI), a collaborative accelerator connecting scientists, health practitioners, educators and artists to help lead humanity to heal ourselves. CHI was formed through Shamini's deep desire to bring key stakeholders together to create a coherent and effective movement to move us beyond models of “disease thinking” into implementing whole-systems healing, for personal and societal empowerment. Dr. Jain also serves as adjunct faculty at UC San Diego, and is a member of UC San Diego’s Center for Integrative Medicine.

Shamini obtained her B.A. in Neuroscience and Behavior from Columbia University, and her Ph.D. degree from the SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology, with a research focus in psychoneuroimmunology. She conducted her clinical residency at the La Jolla VA Hospital/UC San Diego, and her post-doctoral fellowship at UCLA. She has published extensively in the areas of psychoneuroimmunology, healing and well-being, and has received numerous awards from scientific societies for her clinical research, which has also been featured in major news outlets including TIME, CNN and US News and World Report.

Shamini combines her background in clinical psychology, psychoneuroimmunology, Jain spiritual wisdom and the healing arts to share with others how they can best heal themselves and live life with joy. She teaches regularly in diverse venues including national retreat centers, major universities and medical centers, health-related conferences, and corporations.

Her book, “Healing Ourselves: Biofield Science and the Future of Health” will be released by Sounds True Publications in September 2021 and is currently available for pre-order. Shamini serves as a member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, a project of the Source of Synergy Foundation. She also serves as a board member and scientific advisor for several social benefit companies and nonprofit organizations. Beyond forwarding her passions to help ignite healing potential for humanity, Shamini's biggest joys are spending time with her beautiful family, singing, hiking and surfing.

More at www.shaminijain.com and www.chi.is.

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