Heal the Trauma You Learned to Hide | Dr. Thema Bryant | Mental Health | E54
About this episode
Dr. Thema Bryant discusses trauma, mental health, and the journey from survival to wholeness.
As the daughter of a pastor in Baltimore, Dr. Thema Bryant witnessed firsthand how people carried pain, grief, trauma, and unanswered questions before they ever sought professional help. Prior to becoming a psychologist, she was answering crisis calls and listening to people navigate some of life's hardest moments. Those early experiences sparked a lifelong mission to help people heal. Today, as a psychologist, ordained minister, author, and former president of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Thema helps individuals move beyond survival and into wholeness. In this episode, she joins JoJo and Vanessa to explore trauma, mental health, cultural identity, spirituality, and the courage it takes to tell yourself the truth about how you're really doing. In This Episode, JoJo, Vanessa, and Dr. Thema Discuss: (00:00) Introduction (04:05) The Power of Acknowledging Your Pain (06:14) Cultural Misunderstandings and Misconceptions (09:12) Why We Hide Our True Selves (11:14) Why Authenticity Beats People-Pleasing (16:04) Building Small Wins Into Your Routine (20:31) From Surviving to Thriving Dr. Thema Bryant is a psychologist, ordained minister, author, professor, and former…
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