206: Tools for Happiness and Trauma Recovery with Dr. Tim Lewis
In this deeply insightful episode, I had the privilege of hosting Dr. Tim Lewis, a renowned expert in trauma and mental health. Dr. Lewis shared invaluable tools to enhance our lives, drawing on impactful books that have personally shaped my thinking
We discussed individualized approaches to working with patients, particularly those grappling with PTSD. Dr. Lewis provided guidance on how to navigate the complexities of trauma and offered alternatives to traditional therapy for those facing financial constraints.
We also pondered the enduring impact of trauma and the process of rebuilding trust. We examined the tendency to downplay our own experiences and the reluctance to seek support, such as joining a PTSD group.
Drawing from his wealth of expertise, Dr. Lewis offered a key takeaway from his book, shedding light on the transformative journey towards healing. Tune in to this episode for a thought-provoking conversation on trauma, happiness, and the resilient journey towards healing.
On the episode, we get into:
[3:31] What does happiness mean to Dr. Lewis
[6:24] Tools we can utilize to improve our lives, focusing on the books that have changed Simona’s thinking.
[9:53] Individualized work with patients and how to approach working with someone with PTSD
[12:12] Tools other than therapy people can use if they do not have financial resources
[14:39] Do you believe the impacts of trauma ever end?
[15:39] How to begin to trust again
[20:55] Our tendency to downplay our own experience and feel ours might not measure up to others
[25:23] One key takeaway from Dr. Lewis’ book
[26:41] What is one way we create a little more happiness every day
About Dr. Lewis
Connect with Dr. Tim Lewis
For more information about Happiness and Well-being: https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/
For more information about trauma: https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Recovery-Aftermath-Violence-Political/dp/0465087302
Dr. Tim Lewis, Psy.D, is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been treating people living with complex trauma and PTSD for 14 years. Dr. Lewis earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. He is a member of the San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group and past board member of the San Francisco Psychological Association.
As a trauma survivor and writer, Dr. Lewis brings a unique blend of science, art, philosophy, and personal experience to help his clients heal from old wounds and find joy and fulfillment. Raised in Kansas City, he now lives with his husband and daughter in a forest filled with giant redwoods near San Francisco.
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