In the premiere episode of a special series of Wellness, Rewired, Dr. Jeff Taekman, founder of HealthHippieMD, a Professor Emeritus at Duke University, and a fellow of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, introduces the concept of the Nine Dimensions of Wellness.
Sharing his wellness journey, Dr. Taekman emphasizes that wellness is a dynamic balance across physical, emotional, intellectual, social, existential, occupational, financial, environmental, and creative dimensions. He describes these dimensions as interconnected ingredients in the recipe for a good life.
Dr. Taekman also announces upcoming episodes that will delve into each dimension in detail, providing practical advice for strengthening each area. Listeners are encouraged to engage in self-reflection and try free wellness tools available at HealthHippieMD.com. His goal is to build a wellness community focused on improving life through intentional, science-backed practices.
00:00 Opening
00:46 A Dynamic Framework
01:12 A Personal Reflection
02:15 The Nine Dimensions in a Nutshell
03:29 A Recipe for Living
04:30 Where This Model Comes From
05:13 Why It Matters Now
05:40 Your Next Step
06:33 Closing Reflection & Teaser
07:50 Outro
Want more?
* Article: A Map, a Compass, and a Creative Spark
* Nine Dimensions Self-Assessment and Reflection Guide
* Nine Dimensions Comprehensive Assessment
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