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Podcast: Mormon Discussion Podcast
Episode: 167: Chelsea Sheilds: Faith Healing, Medicine, and the Placebo Effect in Mormonism
Description: Can skeptics debunkĀ faith healing and priesthood blessings as mere placebo effect? Ā What can people from strong faith and cultural backgrounds learnĀ about their healing practices from scientific and secular sources?
In this episode, guest host Jon Young discusses socialĀ and faithful healing practices, modern medicine, and how they relate to the placebo effect with cultural anthropologist and TED fellow Chelsea Shields. Ā The discussionĀ addressesĀ LDS priesthood blessings and the often popular use of oils and alternative medicines by church members.
Discover more about Chelsea from herĀ talks, podcasts, and various readingsĀ atĀ www.drchelseashields.com