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Four Practices for Health of Body, Mind, and Spirit

Aug 2 • Donna Chacko, MD

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July 2026

Can We Learn to Laugh More?

Picture standing shoulder to shoulder in a packed elevator on a muggy summer New York City evening.

Jul 3 • Donna Chacko, MD

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June 2026

Prayers

My Favorites

Jun 19 • Donna Chacko, MD

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Is it Ever Time to Give Up on Self-Help?

I believe in self-help.

Jun 6 • Donna Chacko, MD

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Videos & Podcasts

Faith-based videos and podcasts for mind, body, and spirit. By Dr. Donna Chacko

Jun 2 • Donna Chacko, MD

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Pilgrimage: A Doctor’s Healing Journey

By Dr. Donna Chacko

Jun 2 • Donna Chacko, MD

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May 2026

Why Am I Saying This Right Now?

How noticing our motives for speaking can deepen our relationships

May 8 • Donna Chacko, MD

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April 2026

Choosing Joy in a Divided World

Recently, I realized I was carrying a heavy burden that I did not need to bear.

Apr 4 • Donna Chacko, MD

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March 2026

The Active Prayer: My "Interceptor Prayer" Miracle

With aging came Medicare, Social Security, orthotics, bifocals, and more.

Mar 12 • Donna Chacko, MD

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February 2026

Can Meditation Make Us Politically Dangerous?

Am I politically dangerous? Fr.

Feb 13 • Donna Chacko, MD

January 2026

Feeling Stressed? Consider These Tools to Help

First published as a guest blog post for Brian Plachta

Jan 30 • Brian Plachta and Donna Chacko, MD

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Again? Yes, A New Exercise Program.

Ten years ago, I finally started a real exercise program for the first time in my life.

Jan 14 • Donna Chacko, MD