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Resilience Development in ActionE.200 Resilience Beyond Traditional Therapy: Journey Through Trauma and RecoverySend us a textWhat happens when a decorated Naval Lieutenant Commander, triple-boarded physician, and healthcare executive exhausts every conventional treatment for his debilitating PTSD? Dr. Charles Powell takes us on his extraordinary journey from the frontlines of military medicine to the cutting edge of psychedelic healing.After 16 years of military service and building a successful healthcare organization, Dr. Powell found himself trapped in a cycle of night terrors, sleep paralysis, and emotional numbness that traditional medications couldn't touch. His lowest point came after selling his company and contracting COVID, when he finally understood how...2025-04-1648 min
Resilience Development in ActionE.199 The Power of Self-Belief: Caren Paskel's Journey Through Grief to GrowthSend us a textCaren Paskel's journey from struggling with mental health issues to becoming a beacon of resilience and self-belief captivates from the first moment of our conversation. Her story begins at age 16 when a yoga class provided her first genuine spiritual connection—a transformative experience that would become her lifeline through depression, unhealthy relationships, and physical ailments.What makes Caren's perspective so valuable is her emphasis on lived experience over theoretical knowledge. While she deeply values the ancient wisdom of yoga philosophy, she emphasizes that transformation requires active implementation: "You're not just a wo...2025-04-0941 min
Resilience Development in ActionE.197 Mental Men: Trauma, Grief, and HealingSend us a textTrauma lies at the heart of most psychological suffering, yet our understanding of it continues to evolve. In this profound conversation with the returning "Mental Men" panel of experienced therapists, we explore how mental health treatment has transformed from psychoanalysis that sometimes minimized real trauma to approaches that honor lived experiences and their lasting impacts.When Dr. Christopher Gordon underwent psychoanalysis in the 1970s, the prevailing theory suggested psychological problems stemmed from internal conflicts rather than actual traumatic events. "We paid really little attention to actual trauma," he reflects, noting how...2025-03-2654 min
Resilience Development in ActionE.196 Supporting First Responders: Effective Therapy Techniques & ApproachesSend us a text First responders—police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and emergency room personnel—face unique psychological stressors that extend far beyond trauma exposure. In this insightful Podcourse, I'm joined by Steve Bisson, LMHC, to explore the complexities of first responder mental health and how therapists can effectively support this population.Purchase this Podcourse here!You will gain an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges first responders encounter, including PTSD, acute stress disorder (ASD), depression, and substance abuse. Steve shares real-world insights and practical strategies for overcoming the barri...2025-03-191h 04