On closer look, we see that this choreography of psyche and soma involves far more than two “partners” contained within one person: there is also a vital and underappreciated interpersonal component. After all, the mind and body exist inescapably in the context of relationships, social circumstances, history, and culture. If we want a clear and accurate view of human health, we will have to broaden our understanding of “bodymind” to include the myriad roles that other minds and other bodies play in shaping our well-being,
