HEAD FIRST How The Mind Heals The Body

Nathaniel Priestley's meditative narration invites listeners to slow their internal clocks and savor the elegant observations of British psychiatrist Alastair Santhouse. Using his broad palette of tonal patterns and his theater-quality phrasing and diction, Priestley connects to his listeners and to this author's keen sensibilities. Santhouse uses heartfelt personal anecdotes to illustrate how our mental state is connected to our physical health, how our reactions to disease and dysfunction can influence health outcomes, and how our life experiences can impact our resistance to many types of physical maladies. While such observations can come across as idiosyncratic ruminations, the author's compassion--and Priestley's touching performance--make this an audio that will move and inspire people at any stage of life. T.W. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2021]