Description
“Self-Management in COPD and Chronic Lung Disease” features Samantha Harrison (PhD, PT) speaking with Roberto Benzo (MD, MS) about how mindfulness can improve symptom perception and quality of life in COPD. They explore breathing awareness, mindful walking, and emotional regulation as tools for reducing distress and increasing resilience. Dr. Benzo shares insights from research and patient experiences, offering a realistic look at how mindfulness can complement pulmonary rehab—even through group sessions, telehealth, or simple home-based practices.
Self-Management in COPD and Chronic Lung Disease
Guest
Roberto Benzo
Category
Lung Health, Inflammation
About The Host
Samantha Harrison (PhD, PT) is a physiotherapist and pulmonary rehabilitation researcher focused on chronic lung conditions and self-management strategies. She hosts the Breathe Easy podcast, where she interviews clinicians, scientists, and health experts on topics like COPD, breathing techniques, and patient-centered care. Her work helps listeners improve respiratory health, resilience, and quality of life through practical, evidence-based approaches.
Samantha Harrison (PhD, PT) is a physiotherapist and pulmonary rehabilitation researcher focused on chronic lung conditions and self-management strategies. She hosts the Breathe Easy podcast, where she interviews clinicians, scientists, and health experts on topics like COPD, breathing techniques, and patient-centered care. Her work helps listeners improve respiratory health, resilience, and quality of life through practical, evidence-based approaches.
About The Guest
Roberto Benzo (MD, MS) is a pulmonologist and professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic specializing in chronic lung disease and behavior-based care. He directs the Mindful Breathing Laboratory and has developed patient-centered strategies that combine self-management, mindfulness, and rehabilitation. His work helps individuals with COPD and other respiratory conditions improve quality of life through coaching, breathwork, and long-term lifestyle change rooted in clinical research and whole-person care.
Roberto Benzo (MD, MS) is a pulmonologist and professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic specializing in chronic lung disease and behavior-based care. He directs the Mindful Breathing Laboratory and has developed patient-centered strategies that combine self-management, mindfulness, and rehabilitation. His work helps individuals with COPD and other respiratory conditions improve quality of life through coaching, breathwork, and long-term lifestyle change rooted in clinical research and whole-person care.
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