In this segment, host Dominic Lawson pauses the narrative to ground the discussion in clinical reality. With the term "trauma" now widely used in cultural and digital discourse, this segment brings clarity to its true clinical definitions, as outlined in the DSM-5 and ICD-11. The conversation reframes trauma not just as catastrophic events but also as chronic, cumulative experiences—what clinicians call "small t trauma.

Why It Matters:

This segment reinforces our mission to rewrite mental health narratives by ensuring that language, especially around trauma, is used responsibly and compassionately. It's a call to acknowledge lived experiences, even when they don't fit the stereotypical mold of trauma.