55. How suffering makes you stronger with Holocaust survivor Dr. Edith Eger

With so many losing so much during the pandemic, how should we think about the nature of suffering? Holocaust survivor and psychologist Dr. Edith Eger has some powerful words to offer us. Her message? Concentrate not on what you lost, but what you still have. In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Edie reveals her greatest lessons on loss, rejection, the power of choice, finding strength in suffering, ways to think about guilt, and why the word “can’t” isn’t in her vocabulary.

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In this episode we talk about:

• Dr. Edith's experience while at Auschwitz.
• The role her faith played during her time there.
• How she turned her pain into her purpose.
• Discovering her inner strength.
• The foundation of her theory as a psychologist.

Dr. Edith is the author of THE GIFT: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life

and the NYT Bestseller THE CHOICE: Embrace the Possible

Episode benefitting USC Shoah Foundation

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