A few days ago, I was the witness to a very tragic accident, and the experience affected me very deeply.
I reached out to a renowned trauma specialist, and the advice she gave me changed my life.
In this episode, you will hear that incredible advice because she allowed me to record it.
Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald, PhD, a best-selling author and prof ... Show More
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The Ultimate Guide to Divorce (For You & The People You Love)
You wouldn't believe the amount of times Mel has asked to do an episode on divorceAnd finally….here it is:The ULTIMATE guide on how to handle divorce - for you and the people you love.Whether you’ve been through a divorce, are thinking about one, are going through one now, have a ... Show More
1h 26m
Sep 17
Oprah Winfrey: How to Find Your Unique Purpose, Authentic Power, and Calling In Life
This episode is a master class on how to live an incredible life. In one of the most powerful conversations ever recorded on The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel sits down with someone she has looked up to for more than four decades: Oprah Winfrey. Mel first started watching Oprah on loc ... Show More
1h 19m
Mar 2023
Inner Work 152: Why the Trauma Response is Never Wrong with MaryCatherine McDonald, PhD
My guest for this episode is MaryCatherine McDonald, a research professor and life coach who specializes in the psychology and philosophy of trauma. She has been researching, lecturing, and publishing on the neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience of trauma since completin ... Show More
46m 42s
Aug 2023
117. The psychology of trauma ft. Dr MC McDonald
<p>Trauma seems like a bit of a black box at times, something that we all experience as part of our life journey as humans but surrounded by a lot of misinformation. In this episode, we are joined by our guest, Dr MC McDonald, author of The Trauma Response Is Never Wrong to break ... Show More
55m 2s
Sep 2025
Trauma Doctor: The Surprising Impact Unprocessed Trauma Has on Your Life
How do trauma surgeons cope with the weight of life-or-death decisions? In this episode, Dr. Jamie Coleman shares her journey through burnout, trauma, and recovery in the Emergency Room. The trauma surgeon shares her strategies to manage stress, avoid burnout during intense work ... Show More
1h 25m
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The Science of Trauma Healing With Dr. Aimie Apigian
In this conversation, Monique Koven and Trauma Expert Dr. Aimie delve into the complexities of trauma healing, emphasizing the importance of understanding the body's role in processing trauma. They discuss the necessity of completing trauma responses, the significance of creating ... Show More
47m 57s