SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay #290 Resilience & Post-Traumatic Growth | H'Sien Hayward, PhD
In this episode of SuperPsyched, host Dr. Adam Dorsay delves into the realities of resilience and post-traumatic growth with Dr. H'Sien Hayward, a psychologist who shares her incredible personal journey. Dr. Hayward recounts her experiences growing up on a self-sustained homestead, the life-changing accident just before her 17th birthday, and her inspiring academic and professional achievements. The discussion explores profound topics, such as the hedonic treadmill, the importance of finding meaning and purpose, and the nuanced differences between trauma and growth. Enjoy an engaging and intellectually stimulating conversation on how creating meaning after loss can lead to profound personal and collective growth.
00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched
00:28 The Myth of 'What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger'
01:25 Introducing Dr. H'Sien Hayward
02:43 H'Sien's Early Life and Accident
06:50 The Road to Recovery and Resilience
10:53 Delayed Grief and Healing
20:07 The Hedonic Treadmill and Finding Meaning
27:27 Key Findings from Happiness Research
27:46 Hedonic Adaptation and Set Points
28:34 Exceptions to Hedonic Adaptation
29:19 Cosmetic Surgery and Sustained Happiness
31:17 Effort and Sustainable Happiness
31:36 Positive Psychology Interventions
39:54 The Role of Play and Resilience
40:16 The Importance of Meaning Over Money
44:09 The Power of Humor and Levity
46:24 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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