Mindful Medicine

Our guest today is none other than the esteemed and beloved actor Alan Arkin!In addition to being an accomplished actor on stage and screen, Alan is an author, with his latest book being his ninth published work.In this witty and moving book Out of My Mind: (Not Quite a Memoir) Alan speaks openly about the existential crisis which brought him from analysis to the serious study of Eastern philosophy and several teachers who helped him revise his views on almost everything.In this episode from October 2020, Alan and Dr. Holly dive into his book and talk about seeking purpose, finding peace in the current moment, his relationship with tennis, and the role of healers.