The Science of Positive Change: The Key to Unlocking Transformation in Your Life

Conversations on Healing Podcast

Dr. Richard Boyatzis is a Distinguished University Professor at Case Western Reserve University, renowned for his research on leadership, emotional intelligence, and sustainable change. With a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Harvard and a background in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT, Dr. Boyatzis has authored influential books, including Primal Leadership with Daniel Goleman and Helping People Change. He is ranked in the top 2% of all scientists worldwide by the Public Library of Science and has accumulated over 58 years of research on the Intentional Change Theory. He is the author of a new book, The Science of Change: Discovering Sustained, Desired Change from Individuals to Organizations and Communities.

In today’s episode, host Shay Beider speaks with Dr. Richard Boyatzis to unpack the science behind lasting change, focusing on how we can transform our lives by engaging with the Positive Emotional Attractor (PEA) and steering clear of the Negative Emotional Attractor (NEA). He explains that life stressors often activate the NEA, which can close us off and inhibit change. Dr. Boyatzis shares the importance of “resonant relationships” in supporting meaningful change and opening people up to their ideal selves. This episode delves into creating change within family systems and why it is important to consider individual healing in the context of one’s family and community.

Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing

Show Notes:

• Learn more about Richard Boyatzis here

• Read his book, “Primal Leadership”, with Daniel Goleman

• Read “Helping People Change” here

• Check out his newest book, “The Science of Change”

• Look into the MDAnderson Center

This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch exists to alleviate pain and isolation for anyone affected by illness, disability or trauma. This includes kids and adults with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization provides proven integrative medicine therapies, education and support that fill critical healthcare gaps. Their success is driven by deep compassion, community and integrity.

Each year, InTouch reaches thousands of people at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, both in person and through Telehealth. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a unique scholarship model called Heal it Forward that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate to Heal it Forward, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org