S17E2 - "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel Van Der Kolk (ep. 217)

In this week’s episode, we dive into Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score, unraveling the profound ways trauma shapes our bodies, minds, and lives, and the path to reclaiming wholeness.

We explore how trauma’s physical imprint—stored in the nervous system—mirrors modern struggles with stress and disconnection, revealing the hidden toll of unprocessed pain. We’ll discuss how van der Kolk’s fearless exploration of memory and healing inspires us to confront buried truths with courage, challenging societal stigmas around mental health. Additionally, we uncover the book’s call for body-based heali...