Rites of Passage with Dr. Scott Eberle

In this week’s episode of Be HEALTHistic, Dr. Drew Sinatra welcomes Dr. Scott Eberle, a rites-of-passage guide and hospice physician who offers counseling to those going through major life transitions, and end-of-life care for patients and their families. He is also a guide at the School of Lost Borders, who recently led Dr. Drew on a “wilderness fast.” Today, we explore the ways life forces us to constantly adapt, how to navigate the global crisis that we are all experiencing, and how setting intentions and embracing nature can provide clarity in these uncertain times. First, Scott defines the different phases of a rite-of-passage, and puts this concept in the context of the current coronavirus pandemic. He describes how this worldwide rite-of-passage represented the fastest social, collective death he’s ever seen, what the impact has been of being in a global “in-between” period, and how we can begin to imagine a rebirth. Scott also explains why storytelling is central to the human existence. Next, Dr. Drew focuses on the wilderness fast he went on with Scott as his guide. Scott describes the three sacrifices a person makes when they come on the 12-day outing, why it’s vital to unplug, the importance of setting intentions along the way, and how ceremony plays an essential role in the experience. Dr. Drew shares personal insights from his trip, and Scott explains how shorter “day walks” can be just as powerful in defining intention and finding answers. Finally, Scott talks about his work with individuals as a rites-of-passage guide, and why it’s key to get out in nature every single day. Don’t miss this opportunity to Be HEALTHistic, where Dr. Drew Sinatra and Dr. Scott Eberle examine the shared rites-of-passage we are all experiencing right now.