Navigating Personal Trauma Through Unforeseen Medical Experiences

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#732: Martha Beck — The Amazing and Brutal Results of Zero Lies for 365 Days, How to Do a Beginner “Integrity Cleanse,” Lessons from Lion Trackers, and Novel Tactics for Reducing Anxiety

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Navigating Personal Trauma Through Unforeseen Medical Experiences

This chapter explores a personal medical journey involving internal bleeding and the unexpected bonds formed with the surgical team. It delves into the mystical experiences of anesthesia and the deeper insights gained from the intersection of medical practices and personal trauma.

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Dr. Martha Beck has been called “the best-known life coach in America” by NPR and USA Today. She holds three Harvard degrees in social science and has published nine non-fiction books, one novel, and more than 200 magazine articles. Her recent book, The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self, was an instant New York Times Best Seller.

Timestamps for this episode are available below.

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Timestamps:

[00:00] Start

[06:06] My contribution to teen atrociousness.

[06:40] Connecting with Boyd Varty.

[12:27] The path of not here.

[16:38] Finding joy in the body can save your life.

[21:17] The pregnant pause that ended Martha's obsession with intellect.

[26:51] Sensitivity and suffering.

[30:14] The year of living lie-lessly.

[35:36] An illuminating change of perspective.

[46:14] The path to taking a black belt integrity cleanse.

[49:42] Owning your right to say "No."