Minds and Mics

In this episode of Minds & Mics, I chat with trauma and resilience researcher Dr. George Bonanno.

Show Notes:
  • How to think clearly about trauma and PTSD
  • Common misconceptions about trauma
  • The resilience paradox
  • The problem with the PTSD diagnosis
  • Trauma concept creep
  • How to develop resilience (The flexibility sequence)
  • The end of trauma?
  • Lisa Feldman Barret
  • Mechanisms underlying beneficial effects of exercise on mood and emotional health

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What is Minds and Mics?

Psychologist Nick Wignall interviews experts in the fields of psychology, mental health, and human potential to better understand how the mind works and how we can make it work for us to improve our lives in practical, meaningful ways.