Remembering Dr. Gladys Taylor McGarey
November 30, 1920 - September 28, 2024

Dr. Gladys left this earthly plane Saturday, September 28, heading for new horizons we’ve only dreamt of.

Dr. Gladys leaves behind a legacy of love rooted in the most important secret she shared: Love is the most powerful medicine. She often talked about the 5Ls: Love, Life, Labor, Laughter, and Listening, pointing out that love must accompany each of the other Ls for them to lead to health and happiness. “Once you’re able to receive love, health and happiness will follow. Then the only natural response is to start spreading it to everyone you meet.” We are so very grateful for the love, joy, and wisdom she shared and hope these continue to ripple far and wide.

In regard to the first secret to health and happiness shared in her book “You are here for a reason,” Dr. Gladys wrote: “living with purpose can actually help us live longer – and better. And the joy it brings to our lives will ripple out to the world around us.” She truly lived this way, working tirelessly on her most recent 10-year plan to the very end, and her work lives on through The Foundation for Living Medicine which will continue to work to further Dr. Gladys’ legacy, including her vision for a Village for Living Medicine.

If Dr. Gladys touched your heart, please consider contributing to The Foundation for Living Medicine’s efforts to KEEP her legacy alive through educational programming, media projects and her long held vision to create THE VILLAGE FOR LIVING MEDICINE, a state of the art, health services campus embedded in her philosophy of living medicine.  Thank you for helping us keep her legacy alive.

In honor of Dr. Gladys, let us embrace her mantra “Be Glad” and continue spreading the waves of her love, wisdom, and joy across the globe.

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Remembering Dr. Gladys

In 1984 my wife took her life after a severe and sudden post partum depression. I had a three month old and 3 1/2 year old. I was directed by two dreams to go to ARE clinic in Phoenix.where i went to a liv in program. Very strange for the time and being from NJ. But dream was definitive, white fishing boat that I was destined to take was the ARE where so many fish could be cought, you couldn’t miss. So I followed instructions and went. Harmon Bro was my room mate establishing a lifelong friendship. And I was plugged into a wall. Contact via dreams with my deceased wife started and all fell into place. When I came to ARE clinic I felt like I went home. It took me years to put into words what that meant but later I realized it was love. That what was there. That’s what started the healing. She lived love. I ve been in contact a number of times with different things that came up and she was always present for help. The relationship never stopped.. love. And that’s what her message is for us.all. Love one another like Jesus taught us
  • Richard Aulicino
I don’t know how I stumbled onto her website but I’m so glad I did. I still carry in my heart one thing she said about in total darkness, the light from a single candle makes all the difference. It really helps me when I’m in a dark place, wait for the small light and it’ll make all the difference. RIP Dr. Gladys.
  • Janet
A beautiful family celebration. I came across an interview just recently and was mesmerized. I was greatly saddened when I learned she had passed. I will be 78 next month and will carry her with me through my remaining time and listen to her interviews and podcasts. Thank you for sharing this tribute.
  • Ms Terry Carpenter
I will cherish Dr. Gladys for the rest of my life. Amen.
  • Madonna Roy
Dr. McGarey delivered me into this world on May 13, 1958, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix. According to my father, Richard Ireland, who was friends with the McGarey family, I was the first baby born in Arizona while the mother (my mom) was put under hypnosis, in lieu of drugs. I had the good fortune of speaking to Dr. McGarey in 2016, as she shared recollections of my father. Gladys McGarey–a bright light, indeed!
  • Mark Ireland
Hello from daughter-IL Bobbie. (John’s wife) We are inspired and thankful for all the thoughts and stories you are sharing. Each one is like the square of a beautiful quilt that I think will fill out from all over the world. Thank you for your story/square that shares with everyone more about our dear Mom, Nanni, Friend, … Gladys! BeGlad. I do know in the time I was blessed to spend with her that she was still sending out love and thanksgiving for each of you. She felt your prayers and support and felt confident that the last book she wrote was not the end…rather a solid beginning of her dream of a Village of Living Medicine being created. (add a deep sigh). As family the stories fill our hearts. As the 23rd Psalm of David says. My cup overflows! Again thank you. God’s abundant blessings be upon you. with love, God Abides Bobbie
  • Bobbie G. McGarey
Gladys was a joyful woman to interview and appreciate. Her words, lessons and anecdotes hold so much resonance for everyone. Her sense of humanity, grace and love simply oozed from her. It’s very sad the world has lost her.
  • Alex Brooks
On August 23rd, 2024 I travelled to Arizona from the UK for the first time to interview Dr. Gladys in person. I’ve met one or two exceptional people in my life, but Dr. Gladys McGarey eclipsed them all. Being in her presence was a joy, and I shall forever be grateful to her for granting me that interview and for allowing me to record it. Go well, dear Dr. Gladys. Your light continues to shine but for now, you can rest. A well-lived life complete. My love and blessings to her wonderful family.
  • Ali Norell
Dear Precious Angel Dr. Gladys McGarey, In Life There Are Earth Angels Sent By God To Heal and Restore God’s Divine Love Within The Sacred Heart and Soul Inside of Each of Us – Reminding Us of The Divinity That Dwells Within – The Sacred Life Force That Connects Us All To The Beloved and to One Another – You Sweet Sweet Angel Sister Are Just That – A Blessing Of Heaven On This Earth and Now Through The Veil Restoring Us To Remember The Holy Way Home To Love Being The Most Powerful Medicine. May You Rest In Eternal Peace and Thank God For The Miracle of You! All My Love Forever and Always, Paul ❤️
  • Rev. Dr. Paul Luftenegger

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