January Book Club: The Body Keeps the Score

Welcome back to the Chasing Brighter Podcast. In this episode of the Chasing Brighter podcast, hosts Kelly and Jessica discuss our January Book Club book 'The Body Keeps the Score' by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, a preeminent neuroscientist known for his work on understanding trauma and its impact on mental health. The book, replete with various case studies, examines several methods of treatments beyond typical practices that may not be accessible due to constraints like insurance. This book is a publishing phenomenon that has kept selling long after it first hit the shelves in 2014.  During this episode we dive in: The complexity of trauma and its varying definitions, effects and healing processes The connection between childhood trauma and subsequent development of autoimmune disorders. The idea of self-discovery, the importance of support networks, and the different treatment modalities discussed in the book The implications of trauma on society at large and the need for changes in understanding and treating trauma in the mental health field Reflecting on parenting and the impact of stable, supportive parents on a child's development No single method of healing will work for everyone and encourage exploration of various resources Everyone has a capacity for healing and a potential for self-improvement Continue your self-discovery with us: Follow Us on IG @chasingbrighter | Check out our Blog www.chasingbrighter.com   Big Think - YouTube Episodes from Dr. van der Kolk: 'How the body keeps the score on trauma' AND '6 ways to heal trauma without medication'   Try Instacart Grocery Delivery and get $30 Off here. Fuel Your Body With Warrior Strong Wellness: Use code chasingbrighter for 10% off