The Hidden Costs of Resilience: Insights from a War Survivor

2024-09-08

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Helen Sairany, a war survivor from Iraq. We dive deep into the world of trauma and how it can shape our lives. Helen shares her incredibly brave story of surviving war as a Kurdish child. Together, we talk about the psychological effects of trauma, the importance of feeling safe, and why we need a world that understands and supports people who've been through tough times. It's a powerful conversation about community, connection, and learning to be kind to ourselves. Thank you for listening and you can...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Helen Sairany, a war survivor from Iraq. We dive deep into the world of trauma and how it can shape our lives.

Helen shares her incredibly brave story of surviving war as a Kurdish child. Together, we talk about the psychological effects of trauma, the importance of feeling safe, and why we need a world that understands and supports people who've been through tough times.

It's a powerful conversation about community, connection, and learning to be kind to ourselves.

Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions.

PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 3800+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

01:10 - Dr. Sairany's Background

01:24 - The Impact of War

03:34 - Connection vs. Protection

04:53 - Trauma and Sensitivity

07:23 - Struggles with Safety

09:44 - Coping Mechanisms

11:19 - Understanding Emotional Responses

13:15 - Healing as a Process

17:23 - The Importance of the Present