What Happened to You? Dr. Bruce D. Perry on Trauma, Resilience & Healing

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Bruce D. Perry, Principal of the Neurosequential Network and a Professor (Adjunct) at the School of Allied Health, Human Services, and Sport at La Trobe University, Australia. In this episode, Dr. Bruce D. Perry will provide profound insights from his acclaimed book, What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing. What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry offers a powerful shift in understanding trauma, resilience, and healing. Instead of asking, “What’s wrong with you?”, this book encourages us to ask, “What happened to you?”—unlocking a deeper understanding of our behaviors and emotions. Through personal stories and expert insights, Oprah and Dr. Perry explore how early experiences shape us, offering a path to self-awareness, resilience, and transformation. This book will change the way you see yourself and others, opening the door to healing and growth. Dr. Bruce D. Perry, a leading expert in children's mental health and neuroscience, has spent over 30 years studying the effects of trauma, abuse, and neglect on the developing brain. He co-authored the bestselling books The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog and Born For Love with Maia Szalavitz and collaborated with Oprah Winfrey on What Happened to You?, a global bestseller translated into 26 languages. Dr. Perry has held key academic roles at the University of Chicago, Baylor College of Medicine, and Northwestern University. He pioneered the Neurosequential Model©, a groundbreaking approach integrating neuroscience into clinical practice, education, and caregiving. His work has influenced policies and programs worldwide, helping millions. A trusted advisor in major youth trauma incidents, he has provided expert consultation on crises like the Waco siege, Oklahoma City bombing, and Sandy Hook shootings. With over 500 scholarly publications, he has earned prestigious honors, including the NAMI Scientific Research Award and the Kohl Education Prize. Dr. Perry’s expertise has been widely featured in media outlets such as 60 Minutes, CNN, and The Oprah Winfrey Show, as well as in acclaimed documentaries and print media, including The New York Times and Rolling Stone. He holds both M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from Northwestern University and completed his psychiatry residency at Yale University. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com. Disclaimer: A. The background music used in this video is the property of its respective developer and is protected by Copyright. Although it is a free version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy and Deepak Bhatt do not hold the rights to this music. B. Dr. Bruce D. Perry has generously shared profound insights from his book, “What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing,” during his appearance on the Business Talk Podcast Channel. The uploaded video contains copyrighted material; therefore, any modifications to graphics, music, or the presence of the author or host are strictly prohibited.