Description
Krista Tippett, from the On Being with Krista Tippett podcast, interviews psychiatrist and trauma specialist Bessel van der Kolk on what happens in our bodies and brains during overwhelming personal and societal experiences. Van der Kolk was one of the first researchers of traumatic stress, and his book The Body Keeps the Score is one of the most widely read books in the post-pandemic world. He has been described as “ an innovator in treating the effects of overwhelming experiences on people and society.”
Features
- Episode description
- Transcript
- Book and music recommendations
- Available for download
- Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Overcast
Practical Applications
- Develop a small group discussion on traumatic stress and mental health using the podcast as a resource.
- Congregational leaders can use the podcast as a resource to connect with members and others experiencing traumatic stress.
- Listen to the podcast after reading The Body Keeps the Score to understand more background on traumatic stress and how it has evolved over time.
