Trauma is one of the most talked-about and most misunderstood topics in mental health culture.

In this episode of Psychobabble, Joe Nucci unpacks two very different books on trauma: Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score and George Bonanno’s The End of Trauma.

Although both books offer powerful insights into how we process painful experiences, they don’t always agree. One emphasizes the body and stored trauma, while the other highlights resilience and recovery. So which one is right? Watch for the answer.

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Joe Nucci sits down with Dr. Suzy Welch, professor, author, researcher, and creator of the "Values Bridge" framework, to explore how understanding your unique values, aptitudes, and personality can unlock a more authentic and fulfilling life and career.

From Suzy’s days as a crime reporter to becoming a business journalist, launching a methodology at NYU, and grieving the loss of her husband, this conversation offers profound insights into navigating paradoxes, increasing self-awareness, and making better life decisions based on who you truly are.

Topics Covered:

• How to manage conflicting values like ambition vs. self-care
• Why most of us are far less self-aware than we think
• How work and love reveal your most authentic self

Suzy’s book: Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career

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Can AI actually help us heal?

Joe Nucci sits down with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Elisha Goldstein to explore the intersection of therapy, technology, and emotional health. From AI-generated therapists to the science of connection and healthspan, they unpack what the future of mental health might look like.

Topics include:

• The promise and pitfalls of AI in therapy
• Mindfulness—when it helps and when it harms
• Healthspan vs. lifespan: living longer and better
• Why social connection is the ultimate longevity hack
• Moral outrage, anger, and digital citizenship in the social media era

#psychology #AI #mentalhealth #therapy #mindfulness #futureoftherapy

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