Top Psychiatrist's Journey With Murder, Trauma and Healing - With Dr. Amy Banks, MD

At just 17, Dr. Amy Banks lost her father to murder. Soon after, a young Black teenager, Isaac Knapper, was wrongfully convicted of the crime. This story reveals the deep scars of racism, systemic injustice, and the trauma it leaves on both individuals and communities. Drawing on her expertise in relational neuroscience, Dr. Banks shares how trauma rewires the brain—and how forgiveness, compassion, and connection can help rewire it again for healing.#WrongfulConviction #TraumaHealing #Neuroscience #RacialJustice #Forgiveness #SystemicRacism #HealingTogether🔔 97.5% of you haven’t subscribed yet—help this content reach more people who can benefit from this by Subscribing! 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒You can contact Dr. Amy Banks by visiting https://amybanksmd.com/Book mentioned:📕"Trauma and Recovery" by Judith Herman - https://amzn.to/4fVA846📘 "Fighting time" by Amy Banks and Isaac Knapper - https://amzn.to/3UI8ygL📗 "Wired to Connect" by Amy Banks - https://amzn.to/3HL4NnO📙 "When the Body Says No" by Gabor Mate - https://amzn.to/4mW76TVNote:  We’re affiliates with the link above through Amazon, meaning if you click a link for a book and make a purchase, we earn small commission at no extra cost to you, which can support this channel.  We recommend these books because they are helpful and useful, not because of the minimal commissions we may receive. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you believe they will help you achieve your goals.  🌿 Stay ConnectedJoin our free newsletter for upcoming mindfulness sessions, retreats, programs, resources, and other opportunities:https://centreformindfulness.ca/About Pause to ElevateSubscribe to Pause to Elevate so you don't miss upcoming conversations about mindfulness, psychology, and human flourishing.DisclaimerContent provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is intended solely for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Although Dr. Al-Mashat is a Licensed Psychologist in British Columbia, Canada, viewing, listening to, or reading this content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Please consult an appropriate health professionals regarding your individual circumstances.Full Disclaimer & Privacy:https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resourc...