Empathy as Medicine: The Transformative Power of Compassionate Care | Timothy McMahan King

Timothy McMahan King is a writer, Senior Fellow for Clergy for a New Drug Policy, and the owner of Vagabond Strategies. He is the former chief strategy officer for Sojourners and has served as a consultant for national non-profits, advocacy campaigns, and political candidates. The author of Addiction Nation: What the Opioid Crisis Reveals About Us (Herald Press, 2019), he is an active advocate for those in recovery and to reform United States drug policy. His second book, What Are Drugs For? is forthcoming with Fortress Press. He has written widely for national publications, including The Wall Street Journal and CNN. A nationally sought-after speaker, he explores the intersection of faith, science, drugs, and addiction while calling for an end to a culture of punishment. He hosts a monthly webinar series on addiction and drug policy issues for the Center of Addiction and Faith, where he also serves as a board member. A graduate of North Park University with degrees in theology and philosophy, McMahan Kinghas a deep interest in what healing looks like for the individual and our culture. Growing up on a farm in New Hampshire, he has a keen awareness of the ways in which our communities and the natural environment can call us into greater wholeness. McMahan King lives with his wife, Hannah, their daughter Ruth and their dog, Hank, in North Carolina. Topics covered in this episode:Healing and RecoverySubstance Use and AddictionHarm Reduction PhilosophyEmpathy and Compassion in HealthcareRole of Psychedelics in Addiction TreatmentCultural and Historical Context of Drug UseImpact of Drugs on Human ExperiencePlacebo Effect in TreatmentMind-Body Connection in HealingEthical Considerations in MedicineRole of Religion and Spirituality in Drug UseMental Health and Substance AbuseIntegrating Ancient Wisdom with Modern SciencePersonalized Approaches to TreatmentStigma and Judgment Surrounding Drug UseReferenced in the episode:The Lindsey Elmore Show Ep 202 | Drunk: Why We Drink and How It Civilized Us | Edward Slingerland To learn more about Timothy McMahan King and his work, head over to https://www.mcmahanking.com/IG @timothymcmahanking__________________________________________________________If you haven't been feeling like your best self, maybe you've been struggling with your metabolism and weight loss, or are just not in a good mood and are stressed out all the time, maybe your sex life isn't what it once was. Enter the Amare Happy Hormones Pack.If you wanna get going and try the Happy Hormones pack head to  http://www.learnamare.com/hormones between now and the end of July, when you shop the Happy Hormones Pack, you will also receive a free bottle of Omegas. Don't worry. If you're listening to this after the end of July, just go to http://www.lindseyelmore.com/amare to save $10 at any point.__________________________________________________________While a lot of medical professionals say that adrenal fatigue is not a real thing, we know that the adrenal glands produce cortisol and other hormones to help regulate our stress response. <br /> To shop my protocol for stress and support of the adrenals, head to http://www.lindseyelmore.com/adrenals to see my combination of Rhodiola, Tyrosine, B Vitamins, Mag Glycinate, Ashwagandha and Vitamin D3____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________We hope you enjoyed this episode. Come check us out at www.lindseyelmore.com/podcast.