Slowing Down to the Still Center: Dr. Dana Maxwell on Nature, Health, and Heartful Living
In this episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habib is joined by Dr. Dana Maxwell, a family medicine physician, yoga teacher, and retreat leader in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Together they explore the intersections of spirituality, nature, and health—how slowing down, connecting with the body, and spending time outdoors can bring us back to our still center. Dr. Maxwell shares her journey from growing up in an agnostic home to finding meaning through yoga, wilderness medicine, and community retreats. She offers wisdom on listening to the body as a sacred vessel, making small sustainable changes, and remembering our shared humanity. A conversation rich with humility, heartfulness, and the healing power of nature.