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S2 E6: #82 Lou Lebentz | Trauma, Anger & Nearly Drowning | The Self Development Podcast
Season 2, Ep. 6
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Summary
In this episode, Johnny Lawrence interviews Lou LeBentz, the founder of the online trauma recovery program, The Voyage. They discuss the importance of speaking and campaigning for mental health, as well as the need for affordable and accessible treatment options. They also explore the concept of trauma and its impact on our lives, including the different types of trauma and the importance of understanding and processing our emotions. The conversation highlights the need for education and support in navigating trauma and building resilience. In this conversation, Lou Lebentz and Johnny Lawrence discuss the importance of embracing and working through emotions, particularly anger. They explore the concept of inner child work and the impact of childhood trauma on adult behaviour. They emphasise the need for self-acceptance and self-discovery rather than trying to love oneself overnight. They also touch on managing emotions and the importance of trauma-informed care in leadership and government. Overall, the conversation highlights the ongoing journey of self-development and the power of vulnerability and authenticity.
- Speaking and campaigning for mental health is important to make treatment more accessible and affordable for everyone.
- Trauma can come in different forms, including chronic stress, lack of attunement in childhood, parental interjects, and societal factors.
- Understanding and processing our emotions is crucial in navigating trauma and building resilience.
- Education and support are needed to help individuals identify and address trauma in their lives. Embrace and work through emotions, including anger, rather than avoiding or suppressing them.
- Inner child work can help uncover and heal childhood trauma that influences adult behaviour.
- Self-acceptance and self-discovery are more realistic goals than trying to love oneself overnight.
- Breathwork can be a powerful tool for managing and regulating emotions.
- Trauma-informed care is essential in leadership and government to address the collective trauma experienced by society.
- The journey of self-development is ongoing and requires continuous effort and self-reflection.
00:00 Introduction and Background
08:03 Speaking and Campaigning for Mental Health
15:05 Understanding the Different Types of Trauma
36:26 Embracing and Working Through Emotions
48:56 From Self-Acceptance to Self-Discovery
57:03 The Importance of Trauma-Informed Care in Leadership and Government
Find Lou Lebentz
Instagram @loulebentz_
Website https://www.thevoyageacademy.com/
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