Ep.45: Healing Shame, Trauma, and Forgiving Our Abusers with Dr. Frank Anderson

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In this episode, we journey into healing shame and trauma with the author of Transcending Trauma and To Be Loved, Dr. Frank Anderson. Exploring the myriad types of trauma individuals encounter throughout their lives, Dr. Anderson sheds light on the specific challenges faced by gay men and members of the queer community. Drawing on his expertise, he distinguishes between trauma and PTSD, unraveling how trauma shapes our thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Delve into the question of whether true healing from trauma is possible and whether forgiveness of perpetrators is a necessary part of the process. Additionally, Dr. Anderson addresses the complex issue of past traumas resurfacing post-healing, offering invaluable insights into navigating the ongoing journey of recovery.

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ABOUT DR. FRANK ANDERSON

Dr. Frank Anderson, Harvard educated psychiatrist, trauma specialist, and author of the upcoming memoir To Be Loved: A Story of Truth, Trauma, and Transformation. He is the go-to “Trauma Expert” and knows firsthand what it’s like to endure the pain. 

Dr. Anderson has spent the past three decades studying neuroscience and trauma treatment, working to heal trauma and bring more love, compassion, and unity to the world. Dr. Anderson has been featured on PIX11, KTLA, and more and been praised and endorsed by many, including Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD, NYT-bestselling author of The Body Keeps the Score. Dr. Anderson also recently formed Trauma-Informed Media, which is composed of an Emmy-nominated team of diverse entertainment and mental health professionals who support the emergence of mental health content in the media. 

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Transcending Trauma book: https://www.amazon.com/Transcending-Trauma-Healing-Complex-Internal/dp/1683733975/

To Be Loved book: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Loved-Story-Trauma-Transformation/dp/1962305112/

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