Ep 161 - Truth, Trauma and Transformation Through Love with Dr. Frank Anderson
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09/04/24 • 51 min
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Therapists have trauma too. If you don’t believe that, Dr. Frank Anderson has a story for you and it happens to be his own. A respected leader in the trauma therapy and Internal Family Systems space, Frank Anderson’s latest book is the memoir he never planned to write. But once the words and the music started to flow, “To Be Loved," painted a picture of a young boy’s pain that became his purpose. It’s a reminder that vulnerability and honesty pave the way for healing and compassion for those who hurt him and also freed him on so many levels. In this episode of the HIListically Speaking Podcast, you have a front seat inside a deep conversation that serves as a reminder: healing and love are possible for all.
00:00 Intro
01:40 Vulnerability in Memoir Writing
02:10 Breaking the Us and Them Barrier
03:51 Truth and Compassion
12:35 The Healing Power of Music
20:43 Emotional Connection of Music
22:45 Forgiveness and Healing Process
36:25 Casting the Movie
47:50 Rapid Fire game with Frank Anderson
48:22 Guest Dr. Frank Anderson shares final thoughts
48:48 Host Hilary Russo close and podcast info
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Other Books by Dr. Frank Anderson
“Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual: Trauma-Informed Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, PTSD & Substance Abuse”
Kindle: https://amzn.to/3Mxk4ra (Amazon)
Transcending Trauma: Healing Complex PTSD with Internal Family Systems
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Therapists have trauma too. If you don’t believe that, Dr. Frank Anderson has a story for you and it happens to be his own. A respected leader in the trauma therapy and Internal Family Systems space, Frank Anderson’s latest book is the memoir he never planned to write. But once the words and the music started to flow, “To Be Loved," painted a picture of a young boy’s pain that became his purpose. It’s a reminder that vulnerability and honesty pave the way for healing and compassion for those who hurt him and also freed him on so many levels. In this episode of the HIListically Speaking Podcast, you have a front seat inside a deep conversation that serves as a reminder: healing and love are possible for all.
00:00 Intro
01:40 Vulnerability in Memoir Writing
02:10 Breaking the Us and Them Barrier
03:51 Truth and Compassion
12:35 The Healing Power of Music
20:43 Emotional Connection of Music
22:45 Forgiveness and Healing Process
36:25 Casting the Movie
47:50 Rapid Fire game with Frank Anderson
48:22 Guest Dr. Frank Anderson shares final thoughts
48:48 Host Hilary Russo close and podcast info
WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/hilaryrusso
Grab a copy of “To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma, and Transformation”
Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4cNRXi5 (Amazon)
Paperback: https://amzn.to/3X4R3Ik (Amazon)
Other Books by Dr. Frank Anderson
“Internal Family Systems Skills Training Manual: Trauma-Informed Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, PTSD & Substance Abuse”
Kindle: https://amzn.to/3Mxk4ra (Amazon)
Transcending Trauma: Healing Complex PTSD with Internal Family Systems
Kindle: https://amzn.to/4ecUsfd (Amazon)
CONNECT WITH DR. FRANK ANDERSON
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Ep160 - Self-Healing and the Modern Trauma Toolkit Dr. Christy Gibson
What if you could transform your trauma into a source of hope and healing? A physician in the middle of a pandemic, who survived the earthquakes in Nepal, Dr. Christy Gibson realized the mounting rates of trauma showing up, but not being recognized. Her mess became her message when she launched the "TikTok Trauma Doc” and authored the "The Modern Trauma Toolkit", a book that is a must at your bedside. During this conversation, Christy shares profound insights on hope in trauma recovery and the hidden emotional toll on healthcare professionals. Discover the distinction between PTSD and normal responses to extraordinary situations. Explore innovative therapies like Havening and Tapping. Plus, the transformative power of community, cultural sensitivity, and the benefits of integrating Western medicine with functional approaches.
CHAPTERS/KEY MOMENTS
00:00 Intro
05:27 Healing Through Havening Techniques
10:29 Trauma Healing
14:46 Community Empowerment After Disaster
19:48 Empowerment Through Self-Discovery
25:37 Exploring Integrative Trauma Healing Methods
26:57 The Role of Antidepressants and Psychedelics
38:31 Sharing Healing Skills on TikTok
42:45 Connecting Through Healing and Collaboration
43:00 Rapid Fire Game
45:16 The Modern Trauma Toolkit
47:00 Dr. Christy Gibson takeaway
48:00 Hilary Russo closing thoughts
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FULL TRANSCRIPT
00:06 - Dr. Christy Gibson (Guest)
So many people do know what they need. If, given the resources to figure that out and that's why I love the work you're doing and why I created the modern trauma toolkit is to say these are some solutions to consider. I put 40 different activities in the book so that people could design their personal solution strategy to healing both self and systems.
00:29 - Hilary Russo (Host)
Without hope, trauma intensifies. Think about that just for a moment, how it feels in your body, how it resonates with you, and I want you to just consider what that is like to have no possibilities, no resolution, no solutions, no hope. And I think it's safe to say that we've all been there at some point or another. Whether it is somet...
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HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo - Ep 161 - Truth, Trauma and Transformation Through Love with Dr. Frank Anderson
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Dr. Frank Anderson: If my truth is too much for you to handle Dr. Frank Anderson: and it causes us to no longer have a Dr. Frank Anderson: relationship, then that's the price my Dr. Frank Anderson: truth is gonna pay and I'm not sacrificing Dr. Frank Anderson: that anymore in my life. Dr. Frank Anderson: That was a big deal to say, a big deal t to Dr. Frank Anderson: say, you know, and it hasn't, I haven't Dr. Frank Anderson: lost anyone.
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