A revolutionary science-backed approach to living well from ABC News chief medical
correspondent and cardiologist Dr. Tara Narula that bridges the gap between our physical and
mental health to show how resilience is the key to both. As the number one leading cause of
death in the United States heart disease has several common prescriptions from cardiologists
such as medication surgery diet and exercise. There is however one treatment that is
consistently overlooked: resilience. We need resilience to get us to face new diagnoses to
show up to doctor’s appointments to take those medications to make it through surgery (and to
recover from it) and to stick to that diet or new workout plan. That’s where this
paradigm-shifting book comes in connecting the worlds of medicine and psychology. Its
application goes beyond heart disease to other difficult diagnoses and traumatic health events
and overall well-being. Over the course of her decades-long career as a board-certified
cardiologist and journalist Dr. Narula noticed there was something missing in patient care:
the need to address mental health alongside physical health. To thrive when faced with a
medical challenge a patient must be mentally prepared to face it. This realization transformed
Dr. Narula’s career and led her down an eye-opening path studying landmark medical trials and
the latest advancements in the field as well as interviewing patients doctors researchers
and thought leaders. The Healing Power of Resilience is the culmination of this work
offering practical tools to build your resilience which Dr. Narula calls the “Resilience
Response.” Challenging situations can lead to a stress reaction in the body. Learning to
practice the “Resilience Response” when that happens can mitigate it and therefore help
prevent disease promote healing and improve quality of life. This set of tools leads you to
the following: an acceptance of your situation a flexible mindset a change in lifestyle an
ability to face fears a pursuit of purpose a hopeful outlook on the future a commitment to
seeking connection embracing a love of self and others. Through scientific research
pioneering medical journalism and personal stories this book presents a revolutionary new
approach to living well—whether you're facing a health challenge or simply striving for a
healthier life at any age.
