Sep 10

TOMS Shoes Founder on Why There’s No ‘Magic Pill’ for Mental Health Recovery

What happens when you seemingly have everything — and still don't feel OK? TOMS Shoes founder Blake Mycoskie opens up about the severe depression that followed his departure from the company he built. What initially felt like a mild depression gradually became a years-long strugg ... Show More

21m 44s

Sep 3

Living with Health Anxiety: How to Stop Worrying About Every Symptom

If you've ever convinced yourself a headache was a brain tumor or spent hours Googling symptoms only to feel even more anxious, you're not alone. In this episode, our host sits down with former Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) president Dr. Karen Lynn Cassiday ... Show More

24m 21s

Aug 27

After Infidelity, Can Love & Relationships Survive?

Can a relationship survive infidelity? It is possible, but recovery isn't as simple as forgiving a cheating partner, staying together, or deciding to walk away. In this episode, host Gabe Howard talks with licensed professional counselor Dr. Monique Thompson, author of The Infide ... Show More

28m 30s

Nov 2023

Healing 2.0: What We Gain from Pain

<p>We’ve all heard the saying, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” But is there any truth to this idea? This week, we explore the concept of post-traumatic growth with psychologist <a href="https://jayawide.sites.wfu.edu/" target="_blank">Eranda Jayawickreme</a>. He finds ... Show More

49m 21s

Dec 2019

Transformation After Trauma (SOP96)

Experiencing positive transformation after trauma is known as post-traumatic growth. People who experience post-traumatic growth may develop a new appreciation of life, newfound personal strength, see an improvement in their relationships, see new possibilities in life and underg ... Show More

51m 56s

Sep 2024

Thawing the Freeze: Moving Beyond Trauma With Dr. Arielle Schwartz

In this beautiful conversation, Monique Koven and trauma expert Dr. Arielle Schwartz delve into the complexities of trauma, resilience, and healing. They explore the nuances of complex trauma, the importance of therapy, and the power of community support in overcoming adversity. ... Show More

50m 38s

Jul 2022

What We Gain from Pain

<p>We've all heard the saying, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." But is there any truth to this idea? This week, we explore the concept of post-traumatic growth with psychologist <a href="https://jayawide.sites.wfu.edu/">Eranda Jayawickreme</a>. He finds that suffering ... Show More

50m 21s

Jun 2025

516. Wisdom vs. Trauma

Have you ever noticed how some people seem to grow stronger through their challenges while others stay stuck in their pain? The difference isn't in what happened to them - it's in how they processed it. This week, I explore the critical difference between letting painful experien ... Show More

42m 47s

Apr 2024

How to Grow After Adversity

Karen Guggenheim was devastated by the death of her husband, Ricardo. She was alive, but dead to the world around her. Slowly she put her life back together and found growing happiness. To share her insights with others in need, Karen started the World Happiness Summit. Karen's ... Show More

40m 42s

Jun 2019

86. Trauma

Today, I'm digging into the idea of PTSD and something you may not have heard of before - post-traumatic growth. I'm giving you a clear description of what trauma actually is and how you can help yourself get through it. There are some really important key points I'm sharing toda ... Show More

30m 42s

Jul 2025

Trauma Expert Reveals WHY You Keep Attracting the Same Pain (Caroline Middelsdorf)

What if your triggers weren’t the problem... but the doorway?In this episode, we unpack the layers of trauma that shape our reality: emotional wounds, parent dynamics, trust issues, physical pain, and more. Whether you think you’ve been through trauma or not, this conversation wi ... Show More

52m 46s

Feb 2024

Gabor Maté: Why Your Trauma is Showing Up as Guilt, Fear, and Shame & How to Untrap Yourself from the Past

Why does trauma manifest as guilt and shame? How do we untrap ourselves from the past? Today, we welcome back renowned speaker on addiction, stress, and childhood development, Dr. Gabor Maté. They dive into the core of human identity and explore the delicate balance between being ... Show More

1h 17m

Post-Traumatic Growth: Can Pain Fuel Tra...