Episode 2 – Storms Within: Trauma and Resilience

In this special episode, we’re taking a brief detour before diving into episode 3: Port of Cultures to share a bit of my own lore as your host. This episode delves deep into what trauma and resilience truly mean, weaving in some of my personal journey and favorite resources on the topic.

 

We’ll explore lessons from Resilience for Dummies, What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry, and The Body Keeps the Score. Plus, we’ll highlight Tear Soup, another cherished book on grief and healing.

Check out a read-aloud version of Tear Soup on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/-S-sxHSaE2M?si=AvMN2Ov9KEUxLrlQ

 

Enjoy a free PDF of the official DBT workbook to explore these practices yourself:

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/577d2ce937c58194f7d39816/t/60c7e92fa3583448b8c6fa19/1623714139969/dbt_skills_training_handouts_and_worksheets_-_linehan_marsha_srg_.pdf

 

Most importantly, this episode is dedicated to the memory of Lauren Colby, my eight-year-old sister who passed away from cancer in 2007. Her strength is a reminder of the resilience this podcast seeks to honor.

 

Music: “Tree of Life” by Broad Sky 

Episode 3 arrives soon.