Sarah Emanuel discusses her book Trauma Theory, Trauma Story: A Narration of Biblical Studies and the World of Trauma. She explores the intersection of various disciplines such as psychology, sociology, and literary studies in understanding trauma and its effects on narratives. Emanuel emphasizes the importance of narrative in trauma recovery and how modern interpretive frameworks can enhance our understanding of ancient texts. The discussion also touches on the communal aspects of trauma and the impact of unrecognized trauma on storytelling and the intricate relationship between trauma and food, exploring how trauma affects individuals' eating habits and emotional responses. Resources mentioned in this conversation include Alexiana Fry, Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence – From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body In the Healing of Trauma, sociologist Jeffrey Alexander, Elizabeth Boase, Daniel Smith-Christopher, Nancy Bowen, Women Who Went Before Podcast, The Hunger Games Series, and The Scholomance Series.

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