Published Apr 15, 2022

Best Of: This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Trauma

Delve into groundbreaking perspectives on trauma with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, as he examines unconventional therapies, the intricate mind-body link, and the vital role of community in recovery, challenging traditional views and paving new paths to healing.

Episode Highlights

Topics covered

Reimagining Healing
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Mind-Body Connection
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Social Impacts of Trauma
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Best Of: This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Trauma

Topics covered

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Expanding Consciousness

Thanksgiving Cooking Ideas

Navigating Relationship Boundaries

Understanding Trauma's Impact

Institutions and Embodiment

Shame and Community

Healing Trauma Together

Mind-Body Disconnect

Internal Family Systems

Memory and Trauma

Language and Healing

Imagination and Healing

Lessons from Trauma

Trauma and Identity

Mind-Body Connection

Episode Highlights

Reimagining Healing

Mind-Body Connection

Social Impacts of Trauma

Best Of: This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Trauma

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Reimagining HealingThe conversation explores alternative therapies and psychedelics as innovative approaches to trauma treatment. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk discusses how these methods challenge traditional paradigms, offering new pathways for healing and self-awareness.

Reimagining Healing

Mind-Body ConnectionDr. Bessel van der Kolk explores how trauma is not just a mental phenomenon but a physical one, deeply embedded in the body. He discusses the mind's role in obscuring traumatic memories and the importance of addressing both mind and body in healing.

Mind-Body Connection

Social Impacts of TraumaThe conversation shifts to the role of community in trauma recovery, emphasizing the importance of social connections and support systems. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk discusses how shame can isolate individuals, highlighting the need for communal healing practices.

Social Impacts of Trauma