Trauma is not solely determined by the severity of an event but rather by its impact on an individual's perception of themselves and the world. "Tiny t" traumas are cumulative, low-grade traumas that build up over time and can have a profound effect on mental health.
Dr. Meg Arroll, the author of Tiny Traumas: When You Don't Know What's Wrong, But Nothing Fe ... Show More
Oct 6
253 — How Hypnosis Could Help You Break Bad Habits, Reduce Anxiety, and Relieve Your Pain with Dr. David Spiegel
What if hypnosis could change your life? Hypnosis is one of the oldest forms of psychotherapy, yet it’s often misunderstood and underutilized. Whether you want to overcome anxiety, reduce your pain, or break bad habits, hypnosis is a science-backed strategy that could help you ch ... Show More
42m 18s
Oct 3
252 — Why Quitting Is a Sign of Mental Strength (And Could Be the Best Decision for Your Mental Health)
You've heard people say things like, "Never give up," or "The only way to fail is to quit." But, as a therapist, I see the dangers of adopting these mantras. Blind persistence is an unhealthy mindset. It's often fed by ego and leads to a variety of mental health issues and practi ... Show More
24m 4s
Nov 2024
How Childhood Trauma Affects the Brain and Body - The ACES Study
Learn how to regulate your nervous system in my FREE online course: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/grounding-skills-for-anxiety-stress-and-ptsd
Childhood trauma can have a direct, lasting impact on physical health, mental health, and ability to function in society. But we ... Show More
13m 1s
Aug 2024
Conquering the Ego Dragon of Anxiety and Eating Disorders
Hey there, it's Dr. Russ!
*Unfortunately, there’s no video for this podcast episode - audio only!
On this episode of The AnxietyRX Podcast, we're tackling a big one: the tangled web of anxiety, eating disorders, and childhood trauma.
I'm sharing my own story about growing up with ... Show More
50m 47s
Mar 2022
An Introduction to EMDR Therapy
EMDREye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR for short, is defined as a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.Kelly O’Horo joins Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool ... Show More
10m 29s
Oct 2024
How To Heal Your Past, Improve Your Mental Wellbeing & Unlock Your Full Potential with Dr Bessel van der Kolk #483
Today’s returning guest is Dr Bessel van der Kolk. Bessel is a professor of psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and President of the Trauma Research Foundation. He's also the author of the iconic book, 'The Body Keeps the Score’, which first came out over 10 years ... Show More
1h 53m
Oct 3
Armoring - How Trauma Gets Embodied as Tension, Chronic Pain, Jumpiness or Emotional Walls
When we understand how trauma shows up in the body, armoring is an important aspect. It includes muscle tension, chronic pain, and constant hypervigilance. Learn the skills to regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership FREE Grou ... Show More
19m 33s
Sep 25
Are You 'High-Functioning' but Secretly Depressed? (Psychiatrist Explains)
High-functioning depression is a silent struggle for many. Are you walking through life, feeling overwhelmed, but still managing to keep it all together? Dr. Joseph shares insights from her groundbreaking, peer-reviewed study, the first of its kind on high-functioning depression. ... Show More
59m 52s