Trauma Meets Recovery Podcast
Dr. McNear, Licensed Psychotherapist, sits down with best-selling authors, courageous survivors, and leading global experts to dismantle the stigma of trauma and offer actionable insights for healing. Whether you are a survivor finding your words, a clinician seeking deeper perspectives, or a supporter of someone in pain, join us for honest conversations that prove beauty can be found in the broken places.
Trauma Meets Recovery Podcast
Trauma and Mindfulness with Dr. Christopher Willard
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In this powerful episode of Trauma Meets Recovery, Dr. Mark sits down with Dr. Christopher Willard—author, Harvard Medical School professor, and global leader in mindfulness and trauma-informed care.
Dr. Christopher Willard discusses addiction, early sobriety and a life-changing experience with Thich Nhat Hanh to becoming a global leader in mental health, sharing his powerful journey—and what actually helps people heal.
We dive into:
• Why mindfulness can feel hard after trauma
• How trauma impacts the nervous system
• The role of self-compassion in recovery
• Simple, practical tools you can use daily
Recovery is possible.
A grounded, honest conversation about learning to be kinder to yourself—and why that changes everything.
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