EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 54 MIN
Episode 258 | Collective Trauma & Health Equity with Dr. Christy Gibson, MD
from Psych Talk · host Dr. Jessica Rabon
In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Dr. Christy Gibson, MD about collective trauma and health equity. Dr. Gibson shares about her journey into specializing in trauma and defines for listeners what trauma is. Dr. Gibson shares the two main trauma responses according to polyvagal theory, as well as defines collective trauma and how it differs and is similar to trauma experienced by an individual. We discuss how communities can enhance their resilience after experiencing a collective trauma and how somatic therapies can aid individuals who have experienced trauma. Dr. Gibson discusses some issues of equity individuals and systems currently face and the systems changes that need to occur to improve health equity and overall health outcomes for individuals. We end the discussing by discussing her book The Modern Trauma Toolkit.Connect with Dr. Gibson:Website: www.christinegibson.netTikTok: @tiktoktraumadocYouTube: @dr.christinegibsonIG: @moderntraumatoolkitBook: www.moderntrauma.comConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphdWelcome to Group Therapy PodcastJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingIntro/Outro MusicLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic License
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In today's episode of Psych Talk, I chat with Dr. Christy Gibson, MD about collective trauma and health equity. Dr. Gibson shares about her journey into specializing in trauma and defines for listeners what trauma is. Dr. Gibson shares the two main trauma responses according to polyvagal theory, as well as defines collective trauma and how it differs and is similar to trauma experienced by an individual. We discuss how communities can enhance their resilience after experiencing a collective trauma and how somatic therapies can aid individuals who have experienced trauma. Dr. Gibson discusses some issues of equity individuals and systems currently face and the systems changes that need to occur to improve health equity and overall health outcomes for individuals. We end the discussing by discussing her book The Modern Trauma Toolkit.Connect with Dr. Gibson:Website: www.christinegibson.netTikTok: @tiktoktraumadocYouTube: @dr.christinegibsonIG: @moderntraumatoolkitBook: www.moderntrauma.comConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphdWelcome to Group Therapy PodcastJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingIntro/Outro MusicLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic License
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