The Scarlet Pimpernel, published in 1905, is the first novel in a series of historical fiction by Baroness Orczy. The story is set during the Reign of Terror following the start of the French Revolution. Sir Percy Blakeney, a wealthy English baronet, leads a double life as a foppish playboy and a master of disguise, escape, and swordsmanship. He is the leader of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel, a secret society dedicated to rescuing French aristocrats from execution. The novel revolves around Marguerite St. Just, Sir Percy's French wife, who is blackmailed by the French envoy Chauvelin to uncover the Pimpernel's true identity. As Marguerite navigates this dangerous situation, she discovers her husband's secret and must choose between her loyalty to him and her brother, who is also involved with the Pimpernel. The novel is known for its blend of adventure, romance, and historical drama.
In this book, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma reshapes both the body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores various treatments, including neurofeedback, meditation, sports, drama, and yoga, which activate the brain’s natural neuroplasticity to aid in recovery. The book emphasizes the power of relationships in both causing and healing trauma and offers hope through descriptions of novel approaches to treatment. It is based on Dr. van der Kolk’s own research and that of other leading specialists in the field[1][2][5].
This is our unabridged interview with Audrey Assad.
“Why shouldn’t I question that?”
This was the question that started Audrey Assad on a journey away from the faith of her childhood and early adulthood. It’s a question that, years later, is still a guiding light for her towards healing and truth-seeking.
But asking such questions after years as an acclaimed singer-songwriter in the Christian music industry comes at a cost. Today, Audrey discusses her unreleased memoir “Doubt Becomes Wonder: Embracing the Loss of Everything You Thought You Knew.” They discuss healing from childhood wounds, the consequent navigation of doubt, and Audrey’s experience as a woman in the church.
Show Notes
Resources mentioned this episode:
Audrey’s website
"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk
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