The Mindful Midlife Crisis - Episode 71--Navigating Trauma through Resilience with Dr. Shree Walker

Episode 71--Navigating Trauma through Resilience with Dr. Shree Walker

11/09/22 • 69 min

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In this week’s episode, Billy talks to Dr. Shree Walker. Dr. Walker is the founder of Resilient Walker. She formerly served as Director of Special Education and Special Education Local Plan Area in Los Angeles County and as the Director of Section 504 and Special Populations for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools in Nashville, Tennessee. She also served as an Adjunct Professor at Belmont University and serves on the leadership committee for the Sexual Assault Center, Nashville, Tennessee.

Dr. Walker utilizes practical resolutions to support diverse learners and develops policies and procedures to ensure students have improved educational outcomes, educational stability, minimal disruptions, and endless possibilities. In today's episode, Dr. Walker talks about the roles she plays in her life, being a forever learner, and being a servant leader.
Billy and Dr. Walker discuss:
–What is the difference between adversity and trauma?
–How can resilience help us navigate the challenges of life?
–The ways in which we build resilience
–How can we use resilience to help children and students who have experienced trauma?
–The difference between direct adversity and indirect adversity
–How can educators meet the needs of diverse learners?
Want more from Dr. Shree Walker?
--Resilient Walker (book and audiobook)
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Episode 70--“Joy Is Doubled When Shared; Sorrow Is Halved When Shared”: Mourning the Lives Lost in Itaewan

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Hey everyone. I’m changing up some things on the podcast this week, so I just wanted to pop on and let you know that I didn’t feel comfortable releasing this week’s originally scheduled episode because the focus was on how to fully embrace and live more presently with the somatic experience of joy. Much of what I was planning to discuss in that episode revolves around how the city of Seoul and the people I’ve met here elicit this newfound joy that I have been experiencing lately, but given the tragedy that took place in Itaewon last weekend, and the fact that the friends and families of those whose lives were lost as well as the entire country are in a national period of mourning, which for those families will last a lifetime, and considering many of my friends here from the SeoulShare, Soul Walkers, and CIK meetup groups, and me for that matter, were in Itaewon that night and some of us were only a block away from where this tragedy took place without even realizing that anything was wrong, I don’t think this is the right time to share that episode.
I’m sure I’ll share it at some point down the road, but now is not that time. Now is a time for healing; my friend and organizer of SeoulShare and past guest Iggy Lee have been organizing events for people in the groups to come together who may be feeling isolated or alone in these trying times, and he shared a saying that goes, “Joy is doubled when shared; sorrow is halved when shared.” Originally this episode was supposed to be about how we can experience more joy in our lives by sharing more meaningful moments with our friends, but right now, we’re going to take some time to heal in the company of our friends.
I just want to take a minute to express my deepest sympathies to the families and friends who lost loved ones last weekend in Itaewon. There’s nothing more I can say that will lessen your pain, but I hope you are surrounded by people you love and who will support you through this unimaginably difficult time.
So, that’s it for this week. Thank you for tuning in. Please take the next week to tell the people who add value to your life how much you love and appreciate them.
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Episode 72--Acts of Service As Self-Care with Dr. Lina Haji

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In this week’s episode, Billy talks to Dr. Lina Haji. Dr. Lina Haji is a licensed clinical psychologist and licensed mental health counselor specializing in psychodiagnostic assessment, forensic assessment, dual diagnosis, serious and persistent mental illness, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and substance abuse treatment.
Her clinical experience over the last 20 years includes working with mentally ill and dually diagnosed adults in inpatient and outpatient settings, including correctional facilities, substance abuse rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, psychiatric hospitals, and private practice in four states. She has also supervised master’s level clinicians and post-doctoral residents and served as clinical director for a 500-patient maximum-security correctional facility. Her ultimate goal as a psychologist, regardless of population, is to accurately diagnose and identify patient strengths and areas for growth in order to better individualize treatment needs and goals.
She is here today to talk about how acts of service can serve as acts of self-love.
Billy and Dr. Haji discuss:
–How acts of service pull people out of themselves, boost self-esteem, and combat depressive thoughts
–Why service as self-care is a controversial opinion
–What does “self-esteem comes from esteemable acts” mean?
–The fine line between service as self-care and service as a distraction from attending to mental health issues
–The impact of not learning from mistakes on our society
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–Episode 15--Billy and Brian Discuss The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman

–Episode 10--Top 20 Strategies for a Happier Life with Tom Cody

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The Mindful Midlife Crisis - Episode 71--Navigating Trauma through Resilience with Dr. Shree Walker

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Billy: Coming up on The Mindful Midlife Crisis

Dr. Shree Walker: We compare people to each other’s traumas or to each other, and we shouldn't do that because the way you experience something, the way you feel something is totally different from the way I experience something. So we need to hold space for others, but then we also need to give them the opportunity to execute what they've learned through the process and understanding that to be resilient.

Episode 71--Navigating Trauma through Resilience with Dr. Shree Walker Top Questions Answered

How can I build resilience in my life?

Resilience can be built through means such as education, exercise, medication, counseling, or taking time for oneself. It involves discipline, seeking community support, self-discovery, and finding what works for you.

What is the Mindful Midlife Crisis podcast about?

The Mindful Midlife Crisis podcast aims to help people reflect, learn, and grow.

What does being a forever learner mean?

Being a forever learner means continually seeking growth and self-examination in a rapidly changing world.

How can reflective practice help trauma survivors?

Reflective practice can help trauma survivors navigate their healing process and facilitate a mindset shift.

What is a servant leader?

A servant leader is someone who leads with empathy, vulnerability, grace, and compassion, and considers the needs of others as a priority.

How can we change our mindset to create the world we want to see?

We can change our mindset by realizing that we are part of the system and have the power to make adjustments and contribute to creating the world we desire.

Why is clear communication important?

Clear communication is important for resolving conflicts, making progress, and building strong relationships.

How do our beliefs and biases impact our interactions with others?

Our beliefs and biases influence our actions and can shape how we relate to and interact with others. It is important to self-assess them and check for unconscious biases.

How can we build resilience in diverse learners?

Improving educational outcomes for diverse learners involves seeking to understand their needs and providing necessary supports, regardless of their backgrounds or circumstances.