Exploring Trauma and Defensive Patterns in a Relationship

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.

Episode 2043:

Gabor Maté's insights on overcoming trauma reveal a powerful message: our past scripts don't have to dictate our present responses. By understanding and addressing our trauma, we can reclaim our story and reshape our relationships, moving from a pattern of protection back to one of connection.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/reclaiming-our-stories-from-trauma/

Quotes to ponder:

"We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our world."

Episode references:

The Power of Now: Amazon Link

Gottman Method Couples Therapy: Gottman Institute Website

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices