Noémie Le Pertel: "Exploring the Impact of Human Flourishing and Well-being on the Workplace, Economies, and Healthcare Systems"

In this episode of the "Into the Magic Shop,” Dr. James Doty sits down with guest Dr. Noémie Le Pertel, an expert in human flourishing and well-being. Le Pertel is the founding chair for the Economics of Wellbeing and Global Human Flourishing at Harvard University’s Institute for Quantitative Social Science. Dr. Doty and Le Pertel explore the intricate relationship between well-being, the workplace, and economies. Le Pertel shares her diverse background in neuroscience, clinical research, and integrative medicine, highlighting systemic issues in the U.S. healthcare system. The discussion covers the need for a paradigm shift towards wellness, the impact of financial stability on health, and the importance of compassion and interconnectedness. Dr. Doty and Le Pertel emphasize the role of economic and organizational systems in fostering human flourishing and propose solutions for systemic change.

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Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many were overwhelmed with stress, anxiety and depression. While this epidemic of stress has been growing over the past decade, it has been exacerbated by the pandemic and the divisive nature of political discourse. As a result, many people feel disconnected, inauthentic, and unhappy, while questioning the source of their unhappiness when they presumably have “everything”—an absence of compassion, for oneself and others, is often the source of the problem. Many of us don’t understand the nature of self-compassion nor the power of compassion to improve our lives and alleviate our suffering. By entering the “Magic Shop”, Jim will share his wisdom and introduce a variety of techniques to change the course of one’s life and share his own lessons learned through the exchange of untold stories of his guests. He will interview authors and experts in the fields of philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, spirituality and religion, as well as individuals with unique points of view. He will also engage his listeners by answering their questions and also at times interview listeners who are willing to share their own stories of challenge and hardship.