“This is my heart. This is my passion. This is no longer just my job.” Deborah Beidel, Ph.D., ABPP is Trustee Chair and Pegasus Professor of Psychology and Medical Education and Director of UCF RESTORES at the University of Central Florida. A Pittsburgh native, she earned her Ph.D. and post-doctoral training from the University of Pittsburgh and the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic. Dr. Beidel holds Diplomates in Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology. She’s authored over 300 scientific publications including journal articles, book chapters and books on the treatment of anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and is internationally renowned. Part 1 of our interview will inspire you to see the best parts of yourself and how to help others.