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Healing from Trauma May 26, 2025

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Most people experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives. While the symptoms of trauma usually improve over time, some people may experience lingering effects that don’t go away on their own and may interfere with their day-to-day lives. Dr. Stephanie Covington, a pioneer in the fields of addition, trauma, and recovery, talks about trauma and its impact. Dr. Covington is a clinician, author, and organizational consultant who has written many articles and books, including the best-selling recovery book, A Woman's Way through The Twelve Steps, and Hidden Healers: The Unexpected Ways Women in Prison Help Each Other Survive.

Why Perfectionism is A Challenge May 19, 2025

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Perfectionism is something many people strive to achieve. It can drive high standards and motivation. But according to Dr. Greg Chasson, perfectionism does not necessarily equate to excellence. He contends that those who establish such a high standard of rigid ideals for themselves often become paralyzed because they’re afraid that they will make mistakes or fail to meet expectations. He offers practical strategies to manage perfectionism. Dr. Chasson is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified cognitive-behavioral therapist, and the director of Behavioral Interventions of the Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Clinic in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago. Over the past two decades, Dr. Chasson has provided cognitive-behavioral therapy for clinically severe perfectionism He has authored or co-authored more than 70 scientific publications and is the author of the book, Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management.

The Whole Person Approach to Mental Health May 12, 2025

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Holistic psychiatry is an emerging approach to mental healthcare that focuses on the biological, psychological, spiritual, and social factors that contribute to mental health issues. Dr. Judy Tsafrir shifted from a conventional practice of psychiatry to one that treats the whole person. She discusses the limitations of conventional psychiatry and why it’s important to integrate the spiritual, emotional, and physical dimensions of health. Dr. Tsafrir is a holistic healer with a private psychiatry and psychoanalysis practice. She is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School, and is the author of the book, Sacred Psychiatry — Bridging the Personal and Transpersonal to Transform Health and Consciousness.

Healing Trauma Bonds May 05, 2025

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Dr. Laura Copley believes that at the core of most toxic relationships is a painful trauma wound desperate to be healed. She contends that trauma survivors try to navigate romantic relationships in the only way they know how – fearfully and painfully. She discusses how to untangle trauma bonds and transmute toxic patterns into healing opportunities for intimacy and connection. Dr. Copley is a licensed professional counselor and trauma researcher. Her new book is Loving You Is Hurting Me: A New Approach to Healing Trauma Bonds and Creating Authentic Connection.

Improving Gut Health Apr 28, 2025

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Over the past years, the human microbiome has been dramatically altered. Chemicals in our environment, over exposure to antibiotics, and industrialized food, have created changes that pose silent dangers for health. According to Dr. William Davis, we desperately need to reintroduce our bodies to the microbial species that once lived in our ancestors, while pushing back the army of interlopers that have taken their place. Dr. Davis talks about how we can reprogram our microbiome to improve our health. Dr Davis is a cardiologist and author of the number one New York Times bestseller, Wheat Belly., and, Super Gut: A Four-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight.

Understanding A Narcissist Apr 21, 2025

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Narcissism is a term that gets thrown around quite a bit, but how much do we really know about it? Dr. Keith Campbell discusses the complexities of this surprisingly prevalent personality trait. In his book, The New Science of Narcissism: Understanding One of the Greatest Psychological Challenges of Our Time ― and What You Can Do About It, Dr. Campbell uses the latest scientific research methods to dispel common myths and preconceptions, and he provides insight into one of the most interesting psychological challenges of our time. Dr Campbell is a professor of psychology at the University of Georgia, as well as the author of The Narcissism Epidemic, When You Love a Man Who Loves Himself, and more than 120 peer-reviewed articles.

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How to Recognize Abusive and Emotionally Manipulative People Apr 14, 2025

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Gaslighting is a technique of manipulating others to gain control. Gaslighters use a series of tactics to distort the truth making their victims question their own reality. Dr. Stephanie Sarkis sheds light on gaslighting and she offers strategies to help us cope and break free. Dr Sarkis is a psychotherapist specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and narcissistic abuse. She is a senior contributor to Forbes, and is also a contributor to Psychology Today and The Huffington Post. Dr. Sarkis is the best-selling author of multiple books including, Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People -- and Break Free.

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The Benefits of Small Town Life Apr 07, 2025

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There is a common belief that a big life needs to occur in a large city or place with a lot of activity. But, many people live their lives in the small towns where they were born and raised. While we tend to admire those who set out to new places and unfamiliar experiences, Annie B. Jones says that we can discover extraordinary things by staying where we are. She shares why she challenges the notion the lives in the big city with the big, important jobs are the ones that matter most. Annie is the host of From the Front Porch podcast, and author of the book, Ordinary Time: Lessons Learned While Staying Put.

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How to Master the Power Within You Mar 31, 2025

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Don Miguel Ruiz asks us to consider the questions that drive our lives and govern our spiritual power: Who am I? What is real? What is love? According to Ruiz, these questions provide a practical framework that, by learning how we can answer them, provides the clear path that allows us to overcome fear and discover peace of mind and true happiness. Don Miguel is a renowned spiritual teacher and internationally bestselling author of The Four Agreements, The Fifth Agreement,and Three Questions: How to Discover and Master the Power Within You, among others.

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How to Activate Brain Energy Mar 24, 2025

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How would your life and health improve if your mind was clear and sharp, operating at its fullest potential? Instead of experiencing fatigue, lack of focus, forgetfulness and food cravings, you would be energetic, productive, and thoughtful. You could accomplish tasks with ease and feel confident. According to Dave Asprey, all of this is possible when you bio hack your way to a smarter, faster, sharper brain. Dave is a silicon valley tech entrepreneur, a professional biohacker, creator of Bulletproof, and a New York Times bestselling author. He’s been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, Mens Health, and on The Today Show, CNN, Fox News, among others. He’s the author of Head Strong: The Bulletproof Plan to Activate Untapped Brain Energy to Work Smarter and Think Faster-in Just Two Weeks.

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