🌀 “Be playful. Go beyond me.” — Dr. Bill Bengston

In this episode, I sit down with Margaret Nies, the beloved partner and collaborator of the late Dr. Bill Bengston. I still remember how excited I was when she replied to my email—I truly felt like Bill may have helped nudge this connection into being.

Margaret shares insights on the evolution of the Bengston Method, the ongoing research into healing-infused water and cotton, and the future of workshops that continue Bill’s mission. We talk about the love, curiosity, and scientific integrity that fueled Bill’s work, and explore how the Bengston Method continues today through charged water, cotton, and community practice.

We also dive into the personal power of “cycling,” the playful nature of healing, and the tender ways grief transforms us. This conversation is about healing—but it’s also about devotion, legacy, and the invisible tether that keeps us close to those we love.

✨ Topics include:

• The origin and legacy of The Energy Cure

• Why playfulness is essential to healing

• Healing beyond cancer: stories from the field

• Grief, presence, and the invisible tether of love

🔗 Learn more: https://www.bankstonresearch.com
📧 Contact: info@bankstonresearch.com

💙 Healing is love—and love continues.

What if healing isn’t about pushing harder—but about giving yourself permission to pause, soften, and nurture self-compassion?

In this episode, Wendy sits down with Victoria Duarte and Janice Landfair to explore how healing arts like Reiki, massage, and somatic practices are transforming the lives of patients and caregivers.

Whether you’re supporting a loved one through cancer or navigating your own challenges, this conversation offers tools to calm your nervous system, reconnect with joy, and create space for your own healing, too.

You'll discover simple ways to calm your mind and body—even in chaos, why caregivers deserve the same compassion they give to others, and how small practices can create big shifts in healing journeys

🌐 Learn more: HealingArtsCenterVB.com

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In this thoughtful and inspiring episode of Sundays with Wendy, I sit down with public health innovator Katy Terveer to explore how purpose and connection aren’t just nice-to-haves—they're central to our well-being at every stage of life.

We talk about: What caregiving, grief, and identity teach us about purpose, the surprising connection between healing and social engagement, how young and old alike can benefit from intergenerational wisdom, and why retirement isn't an ending—but a chance to begin again.

Whether you're entering a new life chapter, seeking meaning, or simply feeling the pull to reconnect—this conversation offers heart, insight, and hope.

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