{"id":27046,"date":"2026-09-02T13:05:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T19:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/?p=27046"},"modified":"2026-09-02T13:07:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T19:07:45","slug":"joan-borysenko","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/blog\/joan-borysenko\/","title":{"rendered":"The Psychology of Renewal: Joan Borysenko on Resilience, Grief, and the Life Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"27046\" class=\"elementor elementor-27046\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f7c2e7e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f7c2e7e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5b30533\" data-id=\"5b30533\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9220c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9220c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>What does renewal look like once loss has reshaped your life? On this episode of our podcast, Tami Simon talks with Joan Borysenko, a psychologist and longtime pioneer in mind body medicine, about resilience, grief, and the practice of life review.\u00a0<\/p><p>For 40 years, Sounds True has gathered the world&#8217;s largest living library of spiritual teachings, bringing voices like Borysenko&#8217;s straight into your hands through books, courses, and conversation.\u00a0<\/p><p>Here, we&#8217;ll walk through her perspective on healing, connection, and what it means to grow through change.\u00a0<\/p><h2><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li><strong>Resilience Grows From Awareness:<\/strong> Self-awareness and compassion build the flexibility we need to move through change.<\/li><li><strong>Mind and Body Are Linked:<\/strong> Emotional experience shapes physical health, a connection at the heart of psychoneuroimmunology.<\/li><li><strong>Grief Opens a Path to Growth:<\/strong> Reflecting on loss through life review can bring fresh meaning and renewed purpose.<\/li><\/ul><h2><strong>The Psychology of Renewal: Joan Borysenko on Healing and Transformation<\/strong><\/h2><p>On this episode of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstrue.com\/a\/resources\/podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Insights at the Edge Podcast<\/a>, we speak with Joan Borysenko about resilience, healing, and the transformative power of renewal. Drawing on decades of experience in psychology, spirituality, and medicine, Borysenko shares how people can move through life&#8217;s hardest chapters while still finding depth and purpose.<\/p><p>If Borysenko&#8217;s reflections resonate with you, our online courses offer more ways to keep learning alongside teachers like her, at your own pace and on your own time.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstrue.com\/collections\/online-courses?configure%5Bfilters%5D=%28NOT%20tags%3ASearchspring-Exclusions%29%20AND%20collections%3Aonline-courses&amp;configure%5BfacetingAfterDistinct%5D=true&amp;configure%5BclickAnalytics%5D=true&amp;refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.data--parent-category%5D%5B0%5D=Spirituality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26769\" src=\"https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Awaken-Something-Greater-Within-You.-Find-Teachings-that-Speak-to-You-With-Sounds-True.png\" alt=\"Awaken Something Greater Within You. Find Teachings that Speak to You With Sounds True.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Awaken-Something-Greater-Within-You.-Find-Teachings-that-Speak-to-You-With-Sounds-True.png 1920w, https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Awaken-Something-Greater-Within-You.-Find-Teachings-that-Speak-to-You-With-Sounds-True-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Awaken-Something-Greater-Within-You.-Find-Teachings-that-Speak-to-You-With-Sounds-True-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Awaken-Something-Greater-Within-You.-Find-Teachings-that-Speak-to-You-With-Sounds-True-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Awaken-Something-Greater-Within-You.-Find-Teachings-that-Speak-to-You-With-Sounds-True-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Awaken-Something-Greater-Within-You.-Find-Teachings-that-Speak-to-You-With-Sounds-True-800x450.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h2><strong>Mind Body Medicine and the Science Behind Lasting Well-Being<\/strong><\/h2><p>Borysenko helped shape the field of mind-body medicine by expanding what we know about emotional and physical health. Wellness reaches beyond treating symptoms alone, into the ways our thoughts, relationships, and beliefs shape how we feel day to day. This whole-person view invites a kind of healing that honors mind, body, and spirit together. If you&#8217;d like to keep exploring this connection, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstrue.com\/collections\/health-healing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Health &amp; Healing collection<\/a> has more resources built around it.<\/p><h2><strong>Psychoneuroimmunology: Understanding the Connection Between Mind, Body, and Health<\/strong><\/h2><p>Borysenko was among the first voices to bring attention to psychoneuroimmunology, the study of how our thoughts and emotions interact with the nervous and immune systems. Her early work pointed to something researchers continue to confirm: what we feel can shape how our bodies respond to stress, illness, and healing. In this conversation, she reflects on how connection, purpose, and emotional steadiness all play a role in the body&#8217;s ability to cope with hard seasons of life.\u00a0<\/p><h2><strong>Resilience Psychology and the Human Capacity to Grow Through Change<\/strong><\/h2><p>A key theme of the discussion is resilience psychology and the ability to adapt during times of uncertainty. Borysenko emphasizes that resilience does not mean avoiding hardship. Instead, it involves engaging fully with life, even in the presence of difficulty. She points to a few qualities that tend to build resilience over the course of a life:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Self-awareness:<\/strong> Recognizing our own patterns, like the tendency to withdraw during stress, helps us respond with more choice rather than reacting on autopilot.<\/li><li><strong>Compassion:<\/strong> Extending the same kindness we&#8217;d offer a friend, especially toward our own missteps, softens the harshness we often direct inward.<\/li><li><strong>Willingness to learn:<\/strong> Treating a setback, like a job loss or a strained relationship, as information rather than failure opens the door to real change.<\/li><\/ul><p>If you&#8217;re drawn to this kind of inner work, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstrue.com\/collections\/self-compassion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Self-Compassion collection<\/a> offers guidance for building these same qualities in daily life.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstrue.com\/collections\/online-courses?configure%5Bfilters%5D=%28NOT%20tags%3ASearchspring-Exclusions%29%20AND%20collections%3Aonline-courses&amp;configure%5BfacetingAfterDistinct%5D=true&amp;configure%5BclickAnalytics%5D=true&amp;refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.data--parent-category%5D%5B0%5D=Psychology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26843\" src=\"https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Uncover-How-Your-Mind-Works-with-Valuable-Resources.png\" alt=\"Uncover How Your Mind Works with Valuable Resources\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Uncover-How-Your-Mind-Works-with-Valuable-Resources.png 1920w, https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Uncover-How-Your-Mind-Works-with-Valuable-Resources-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Uncover-How-Your-Mind-Works-with-Valuable-Resources-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Uncover-How-Your-Mind-Works-with-Valuable-Resources-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Uncover-How-Your-Mind-Works-with-Valuable-Resources-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Uncover-How-Your-Mind-Works-with-Valuable-Resources-800x450.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h2><strong>Grief and Renewal: Finding Meaning and Growth After Loss<\/strong><\/h2><p>This conversation also turns to grief and renewal, and how loss can become a doorway rather than a dead end. Borysenko frames grief as a natural response to change, not something to fix or rush through. While grief carries real pain, it can also open space for reflection. Many people, in time, discover a renewed sense of purpose and a fuller appreciation for the life still ahead of them.\u00a0<\/p><p>Borysenko&#8217;s well-known work, <em>Minding the Body Mending the Mind<\/em>, echoes many of the themes she discusses here. She connects those ideas to life review, the practice of looking back on significant relationships, choices, and lessons across a lifetime. Revisiting our own story with honesty and compassion can bring fresh insight into where we&#8217;ve been and what&#8217;s still possible.\u00a0<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstrue.com\/collections\/online-courses?configure%5Bfilters%5D=%28NOT%20tags%3ASearchspring-Exclusions%29%20AND%20collections%3Aonline-courses&amp;configure%5BfacetingAfterDistinct%5D=true&amp;configure%5BclickAnalytics%5D=true&amp;refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.data--parent-category%5D%5B0%5D=Meditation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-26771\" src=\"https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Center-Yourself-With-Meditative-Teachings-by-Sounds-True.png\" alt=\"Center Yourself With Meditative Teachings by Sounds True\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Center-Yourself-With-Meditative-Teachings-by-Sounds-True.png 1920w, https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Center-Yourself-With-Meditative-Teachings-by-Sounds-True-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Center-Yourself-With-Meditative-Teachings-by-Sounds-True-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Center-Yourself-With-Meditative-Teachings-by-Sounds-True-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Center-Yourself-With-Meditative-Teachings-by-Sounds-True-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Center-Yourself-With-Meditative-Teachings-by-Sounds-True-800x450.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h2><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2><p>As we\u2019ve learned, Joan Borysenko&#8217;s reflections on mind-body medicine, resilience, and grief and renewal offer a grounded look at what it means to live wide awake, even through loss and change. That&#8217;s the spirit behind everything we do here: giving you a portal to presence through teachings that meet you where you are. Borysenko is one of many voices in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundstrue.com\/blogs\/authors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Teachers &amp; Authors<\/a> library, alongside others who can walk with you through your own season of growth.<\/p><h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About The Psychology of Renewal<\/strong><\/h2><h3><strong>Who is Joan Borysenko?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Joan Borysenko is a psychologist, author, and internationally recognized pioneer in integrative medicine. Her work combines science, psychology, spirituality, and personal growth to help people better understand health and human development.<\/p><h3><strong>What topics does Joan Borysenko discuss in this podcast episode?<\/strong><\/h3><p>The conversation covers resilience, personal transformation, aging, healing, spirituality, grief, and the process of reflecting on one&#8217;s life experiences through life review.<\/p><h3><strong>What is a life review?<\/strong><\/h3><p>A life review is a reflective practice that involves looking back on significant experiences, relationships, and milestones to gain perspective, meaning, and greater self-understanding.<\/p><h3><strong>Why is resilience important during major life transitions?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Resilience helps people adapt to change, recover from setbacks, and maintain a sense of purpose during challenging periods of life.<\/p><h3><strong>How does mind body medicine differ from traditional medical approaches?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Mind body medicine emphasizes the relationship between emotional, mental, and physical health, recognizing that thoughts, behaviors, and relationships can influence overall well-being.<\/p><h3><strong>What role does psychoneuroimmunology play in health research?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Psychoneuroimmunology examines how the mind, nervous system, and immune system interact, providing insight into how stress and emotions may affect physical health.<\/p><h3><strong>What is the significance of Minding the Body Mending the Mind?<\/strong><\/h3><p>The book helped introduce a broader audience to the principles of mind body medicine and remains an influential resource on the connection between emotional and physical well-being.<\/p><h3><strong>Who can benefit from Joan Borysenko&#8217;s teachings?<\/strong><\/h3><p>Her teachings can benefit anyone interested in personal growth, emotional resilience, holistic health, spirituality, or navigating life transitions with greater awareness.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fbf9e6f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fbf9e6f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3804c85\" data-id=\"3804c85\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61188d5 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"61188d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f9151ba elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f9151ba\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-89ec855\" data-id=\"89ec855\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71685d0 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"71685d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"898\" height=\"1306\" src=\"https:\/\/resources2.soundstrue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Amy-Michelle-Photo.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\"><b>Michelle Cassandra Johnson<\/b> is an author, activist, spiritual teacher, racial equity consultant, and intuitive healer. 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