The Placebo and Nocebo Effect: How Belief Shapes Health with Dr. Janey Little

What we expect about our health may matter more than we realise. This episode is for anyone curious about the mind and body connection and the quiet power of expectation. Dr. Janey Little explains the placebo and nocebo effects through a hospital story and her own practice, and shares her views on belief, hope and prognosis. It is a perspective to reflect on, not medical advice. About the Guest: Dr. Janey Little spent 22 years as a veterinary surgeon before becoming a natural medicine practitioner who supports clients on their healing journeys. She is the author of Cancer... You Can Heal Yourself! Key Takeaways: Placebo is the positive effect of belief and expectation. Nocebo is the negative one. Dr. Janey tells the story of Mr. Wright to show how hope and belief can move alongside health. Her three pillars: address the cause, work with the body’s inner wisdom, and treat the whole person. A prognosis is a statistical estimate about a population, not a verdict on you. She values conventional medicine and recommends guided support on any healing journey. Connect With the Guest: Website: drjaney.co Book: Cancer... You Can Heal Yourself! by Dr Janey Little Episode Chapters (times from the raw recording): [08:40] Why Belief Matters for Health: An opening question [10:45] From Veterinary Surgeon to Natural Medicine: A journey shaped by loss [13:44] Three Pillars of True Healing: Cause, harmony and the whole person [22:03] What the Placebo Effect Reveals: Mind, body and expectation [25:35] The Story of Mr. Wright: Placebo and nocebo in one life [35:51] Nocebo in Everyday Life: How words and prognosis land [46:14] False Hope or False Despair: Rethinking what we are told 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #placeboeffect #noceboeffect #mindbodyconnection #powerofthemind #holistichealing #naturalmedicine #healingjourney #mindfulness #mindset #wellness #innerhealing #TheMindfulJourney #beliefandhealth