The Science Behind Trauma & Compassion for All

Dr.Nicole Anders is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Trauma and PTSD specialist, author, yogi and brilliantly beautiful soul. She truly believes that "compassion is our super power", but in order to live a compassionate life, we must first become informed. This discussion is a topic very close to my heart. You will walk away from the episode with a deeper understanding of trauma- what it is, how it manifests, and why it leads us to seek out certain lifestyles or behaviors. When we bring the science in, we can't help but recognize the driving force within each of us that ultimately is just trying to survive. Nicole helps us discover a deeper awareness that can allow forgiveness for others and ourselves, even when it is hard to do.

Highlights:
-Her own history of trauma and how it led her towards her career choice
-Her brother's struggles with addiction
-What avoidance looks like after trauma and how it can manifest in healthy and unhealthy behaviors
-The three stages that occur as a result of trauma: flight, fight & freeze
-Why we are driven to certain behaviors and reactions post-trauma
-Why compassion is necessary for all and ways to practice it
-How to process emotions and trauma that are effecting our lives now

Learn more at www.BeyondtheBlissPodcast.com

Resources:
Website: www.DrNicoleAnders.com
Instagram: @CodysBigSister
Publications: One-Hundred Goodbyes *Coming Soon!*
Upcoming Trauma Recovery Yoga (TRY) Trainings

Gifts:
10% of discount code "BLISS" towards her future publications!
*Stay up to date on her website and socials for a release date!

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Theme Music:
"Good Old Days" by Joakim Karud: @JoakimKarudMusic