Best Mei Li Podcasts (2024)

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199: Eleni Kapogianni 57:50

8h ago57:50

57:50

My guest this week is Eleni Kapogianni who I have known for about a decade. Eleni lectures in Linguistics at the University of Kent, and we talk about the big role that film (and film dialogue) plays in her research. Storytelling and fiction is a big hobby for Eleni, and we discuss the permeable nature of the work-life balance and find out about he…

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Claire Hurwitz: Healing Childhood Trauma for Healthier Relationships | Bouncing Back #59 1:02:16

20m ago1:02:16

1:02:16

In this episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, host Joahanna Wickramaratne delves into this profound topic with the insightful psychologist, Claire Hurtwitz. Prepare for a journey that reveals how childhood trauma shapes our interactions and how to build healthier, more resilient connections. Claire Hurtwitz is …

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Episode 54- A Tale of Two Xi/郄 32:04

6d ago32:04

32:04

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Nyssa Tang and Jason Robertson discuss two less-often remembered xi-cleft points. KI-8/交信 /jiāo xìn is the xi cleft of yin qiao vessel. KI-9 筑宾 /zhù bīn is the xi cleft of yin wei vessel. Dr. Wang's experience with these points is discussed as are clinical cases from Nyssa and Jason.…

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erin Khuê Ninh: Model Child / Model Minority 37:15

11d ago37:15

37:15

In this conversation, I speak with erin Khuê Ninh. erin has some really important ideas about the Asian immigrant family that are a bit confronting and perhaps truth telling. She argues that the Asian immigrant family is a form of a capitalist production unit, producing “model children” who strikingly resemble the model minority. Some of the topics…

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Mei Sze Goh: Navigating Grief — A Journey to Healing | Bouncing Back #58 52:54

11d ago52:54

52:54

Ever wondered how to navigate the turbulent waters of grief and come out stronger? In this heartening episode of "Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast," host Marie Stella Quek sits down with the compassionate Mei Sze Goh to explore the journey of healing from profound loss. Prepare to uncover valuable insights and practic…

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198: Gabriel Morris 1:00:21

17d ago1:00:21

1:00:21

My guest this week is Gabriel Morris, Video Journalist at KMTV. We begin by talking about our Cardiff connection, and learn that Gabriel, who is originally from Hertfordshire, studied Geography in Liverpool and went into broadcast journalism. We find out where the spark for broadcast journalism came from, having grown up as a child with watching BB…

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Sher-Li Torrey: Workplace Sisterhood — Social Support in Professional Resilience | Bouncing Back #57 52:33

26d ago52:33

52:33

Serving as an abode for camaraderie and mutual support to thrive among women employees, the workplace sisterhood has spread its wings across offices around the world. So, this week on Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella chats with Sher-Li Torrey, founder and director of Mums@Work, to learn more about h…

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Violet Sheena Rose: Fear to Empowerment — Embracing Our Shadows for Well-Being | Bouncing Back #56 58:59

1M ago58:59

58:59

Get ready to embark on a new journey in this episode of "Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast." Hosted by Joahanna Wickramaratne, today's discussion will unveil the power hidden within our fears. We're diving deep into the realm of the "shadow self" with Violet Sheena Rose, who will guide us on how embracing our darkest c…

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197: Duncan Woodruff 1:06:00

2M ago1:06:00

1:06:00

My guest this week is actor and stage combat instructor Duncan Woodruff who did a History degree at the University of Kent about fifteen years ago. We learn that Duncan had a plan from when he was at school to go into acting, and that his work in fight directing was more serendipitous. Duncan used to take part in the Dickens Festival Play every yea…

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Beth Salmo: Perseverance as a Key to Turning Failure into Growth | Bouncing Back #55 59:44

2M ago59:44

59:44

Welcome to another riveting episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, where we uncover the secrets to turning life's setbacks into springboards for growth! Today, we're diving into the depths of perseverance with a special guest who knows a thing or two about bouncing back from adversity. Our guest today is Beth Sa…

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Episode 53 Cardiology and Constraint in Rothenburg 33:31

2M ago33:31

33:31

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jason Robertson and Jonathan Chang discuss his recent trip to teach at the yearly international congress in Rothenburg Germany. Jason asks Jonathan about his presentations on cardiology and the concept of 'constraint' (鬱 yù). For those interested in diving deeper into Jonathan's presentation, see his article…

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196: Sofia Akin 44:41

2M ago44:41

44:41

My guest this week is Sofia Akin, journalist and main anchor at KMTV's Kent Tonight, and (as we learn in the breaking news at the end) who is about to join the BBC as a Broadcast Journalist. We learn that Sofia, who is from West Sussex, started out as a video journalist, and she talks about how no two days are the same. Sofia gives the example of a…

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Dr. Lakshmi Ramachandran: Thriving Through Challenges | Bouncing Back #54 51:57

2M ago51:57

51:57

Get ready to dive into the depths of purpose and resilience with another enlightening episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast. Join your host, Joahanna Wickramaratne, here to guide you through a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. We welcome our guest Dr. Lakshmi Ramachandran. Dr. Lakshmi Ramachandran, a sc…

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James Donnelly: Traumatic Brain Injuries: Overcoming the Unseen Obstacles | Bouncing Back #53 1:20:25

3M ago1:20:25

1:20:25

Welcome to another episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, where we unravel the mysteries of overcoming life's toughest challenges. Your host, Joahanna Wickramaratne, is here to guide you through an exploration of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) with our insightful guest, James F. Donnelly, MSc, PhD, MAPS; Senior…

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195: Andy Richards 1:23:53

3M ago1:23:53

1:23:53

My guest this week is Andy Richards, Channel Director of KMTV. Born in Guernsey in 1982, Andy reveals what it was like to grow up on a small island. The first film he saw was ET and Andy discusses the importance in those days of Blockbuster Video where he worked when he was 18, and we learn about the migration in that era from VHS to DVD. We talk a…

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Episode 52: The Importance of the Primary Symptom (主癥 zhǔ zhèng) 30:47

3M ago30:47

30:47

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Yefim Gamgoneishvili and Jason Robertson discuss the centrality of placing a 'primary symptom' (主症 zhǔ zhèng) at the heart of the diagnostic process. Dr. Wang Juyi would often emphasize that the careful choice of a primary symptom was the crucial first step in the process of perceiving symptom-pattern-struc…

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Michele Sands: Thriving in Flux — Personal Achievement with Adaptability | Bouncing Back #52 53:33

3M ago53:33

53:33

Join our host Joahanna Wickramaratne in exploring thriving in times of change and how you can transform your life amidst the chaos with our guest, Michele Sands, on this episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast. Michele is a seasoned Executive Leader and Coach, with over two decades of empowering individuals to cra…

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194: Abby Hook 1:09:08

3M ago1:09:08

1:09:08

My guest this week is Abby Hook, Assistant News Editor, journalist and presenter at KMTV where she has been based for the last two years. Abby talks about the demanding nature of journalism and how you have to love it to do it, and we learn that she grew up regularly doing drama. Journalism wasn’t the route Abby thought she would originally follow,…

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Sahaj Kaur Kohli. The Culture Broker 58:51

4M ago58:51

58:51

New podcast episode! In this conversation, I speak with Sahaj Kaur Kohli. We chat about: the re-authoring of her story through writing her book her hopes and fears surrounding its release being a cultural broker in her family and the shifts in her family dynamics with her parents and siblings mental health and what it means, differences in mental h…

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Scott Kelly: Music and Imagery A Therapeutic Duo for Personal Growth | Bouncing Back #51 56:09

4M ago56:09

56:09

Join our host Joahanna Wickramaratne in exploring the captivating fusion of music and therapy with our esteemed guest, Scott Kelly, on this episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast. Prepare to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing as we delve into the therapeutic wonders of music and imagery. Get ready …

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193: Paul Badham 57:34

4M ago57:34

57:34

My guest this week is Professor Paul Badham who for many years was Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Lampeter, where he began his career in 1973. His own father had done an English degree there before studying Theology at Oxford and whose own writings were influential on Paul. We find out how Paul got interested in his seminal research…

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192: Henrik Schoenefeldt 57:37

4M ago57:37

57:37

My guest this week is Henrik Schoenefeldt, Professor of Sustainable Architecture, who has been at the University of Kent since 2011. He was at Cambridge prior to moving to Kent and we learn about the role of sustainability in architecture from an historical perspective, such as from the Victorian era. Henrik grew up in Germany in a former industria…

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Dr. Foojan Zeine: Building Resilience Through Prosocial Acts | Bouncing Back #50 1:08:14

4M ago1:08:14

1:08:14

Prosocial acts play a pivotal role in fostering resilience by cultivating interconnectedness and collective support within communities. In today’s episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, your host Joahanna Wickramaratne will be joined by the brilliant Dr. Foojan Zeine to talk about the importance of prosocial beh…

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191: Sabrina Mei-Li Smith 59:59

4M ago59:59

59:59

My guest this week is Sabrina Mei-Li Smith who lectures in Creative Writing at De Montfort University in Leicester. Sabrina has written a novel set in the mid-1990s and some of the research behind her novel is heavily connected to the themes of nostalgia and identity. We learn about the way Sabrina examines themes of race and gender within the acce…

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Episode 51: Treatment of Acute Knee Pain 34:48

4M ago34:48

34:48

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Yefim and Jonathan discuss the treatment of acute knee pain. Yefim shares his general approach to the treatment of this type of disorder, from treatment methods to diagnosis with the use of channel palpation.By Wang Ju-Yi's Applied Channel Theory Research Center

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Dr. Alissa Knight: Navigating Binge Eating and Body Image | Bouncing Back #49 56:21

5M ago56:21

56:21

Navigating binge eating and body image is a journey fraught with challenges and complexities, touching upon both psychological and societal factors. On today’s episode, we're delving into the depths of understanding and overcoming binge eating and body image struggles. Joining us is the remarkable Dr. Alissa Knight, a powerhouse in mental health, b…

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190: Sally Bernard 49:11

5M ago49:11

49:11

My guest this week is Sally Bernard who was a schoolteacher for many years, currently living in Deal, Kent. She originally wanted to run an antique shop but her father played a key role in the career route that she followed. Sally talks about her involvement with Sure Start, and why she disagreed with the late Glenys Kinnock on reading by osmosis. …

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Professor Lee-Fay Low: Beyond the Forgetfulness: Exploring Mild Cognitive Impairment and Early Signs of Dementia | Bouncing Back #48 54:09

5M ago54:09

54:09

Ever wondered about the mysteries of memory, cognition, and the early signs of dementia? In this episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, we're delving deep into this fascinating realm with our esteemed guest, Professor Lee-Fay Low. Get ready for a mind-expanding journey into understanding forgetfulness, mild cogn…

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189: Sally Nicholls 59:07

5M ago59:07

59:07

It was a great pleasure for this week’s Nostalgia Interviews podcast to meet Sally Nicholls who was at Lampeter from 1992-95 where she studied Welsh. Originally from Llantrisant, Sally grew up in the countryside, and she talks about her passion for horse riding, which she even accomplished in India. Sally could have gone to university in Bangor, No…

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Dr. Bronwyn Raykos: Mindful Eating and Binge Eating Recovery | Bouncing Back #47 1:13:34

6M ago1:13:34

1:13:34

Struggling with unhealthy relationships with food often leads to binge eating and other eating disorders, which can affect our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. But fear not, because in this episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, we're diving deep into the topic of mindful eating and binge eating recov…

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Episode 50: A Case of Mysterious Belching 30:38

6M ago30:38

30:38

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jonathan shares a surprising belching case where channel palpation changed the course of his diagnosis and understanding of the patient’s physiology. He and Nyssa also discuss how Dr. Wang differentiated burps, the P6/SP4 point combination and its many uses.By Wang Ju-Yi's Applied Channel Theory Research Center

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188: Safeer Khan 1:00:48

6M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

It was a great pleasure for this week’s Nostalgia Interview to meet Safeer Khan. Safeer is Imam at a mosque in Gillingham where he has been based since 2014. He leads the prayers every day and takes classes at the mosque. We learn about the Indian origins of his Ahmadiyya community which has about 35,000 members in the UK. Safeer talks about misund…

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Pete Donnelly: Wheelchair Training — Unlocking Possibilities in an Inaccessible World | Bouncing Back #46 1:08:49

6M ago1:08:49

1:08:49

Welcome to another episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, where we delve deep into the human spirit's remarkable ability to overcome adversity. Join host Joahanna Wickramaratne in discovering wheelchair training and unlocking the possibilities in an inaccessible world with our special guest, Pete Donnelly. Pete …

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J.S. Park. The Therapriest 43:24

6M ago43:24

43:24

In this conversation, I speak with J.S. Park. His posts and words have, at times, moved me to tears. It was such a pleasure to speak with him about work, life, death, birth, grief and bulgogi! More specifically, we talk about: his journey to becoming a chaplain climbing mount assimilation and what gets lost what he means about being therapriest wha…

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187: Simon Smith 1:05:44

6M ago1:05:44

1:05:44

It was a great pleasure for this week’s Nostalgia Interviews podcast to meet Simon Smith who was at Lampeter from 1988-91, where he studied Religious Studies, and then stayed on for the Interfaith Studies MA. Simon worked in a bank for six years before going to university, and we find out why he chose Lampeter of all places, and he reflects on the …

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Episode 49: Palpation and Wen Jing Tang 30:10

7M ago30:10

30:10

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Jonathan Chang and Jason Robertson discuss a case which shines a light on the interesting role channel palpation might play in Chinese herbal medicine. What seemed like a fairly straightforward gynecological case using Wen Jing Tang (温经汤) offered potential insight into the Yang Ming system. One of Dr. Wang's…

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Pallavi Srivastava, CPCC, ACC: Permission to Fail – Shifting Your Perspectives | Bouncing Back #45 1:26:37

7M ago1:26:37

1:26:37

In this episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, join your host Joahanna Wickramaratne as we dive into the depths of resilience through the power of new mindsets with our incredible guest, Pallavi Srivastava. Get ready to shift your perspectives on life and success as we explore the power of permission to fail. Pa…

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Veronica West: Coping with Job Loss – Managing Stress and Building Resilience | Bouncing Back #44 57:24

7M ago57:24

57:24

Welcome to another episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast with your host, Joahanna Wickramaratne. In today's episode, we dive into the profound topic of coping with job loss and uncover strategies for managing stress and building resilience. Our guest, the incredible Veronica West, a seasoned psychologist hailing…

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186: Louise Naylor 1:17:15

7M ago1:17:15

1:17:15

My guest this week is Louise Naylor, who spent 34 years at the University of Kent before retiring in September 2023 as Director of Education. Louise started on a one year temporary lectureship in 1989, and we talk about the role of serendipity and opportunity and the recipe for staying the course and how one can never be prepared for everything tha…

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Shannon Swales: Setting Resilient Goals – A New Year’s Resolution Revolution | Bouncing Back #43 1:12:56

8M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

In this episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast with your host, Joahanna Wickramaratne, we dive into the season of resolutions and self-reflection. Get ready to unlock the secrets to setting resilient goals for the upcoming New Year and holiday season. Our guest is Shannon Swales, a Clinical Psychologist and Busin…

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185: Matt Harrington 1:04:35

8M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

My guest this week is Matt Harrington who studied English at Lampeter from 1991-94. There are many great undergraduate reminisces here, beginning with a recollection of the circumstances around our graduation in July 1994. Matt worked in a bookshop post-Lampeter and then as a junior copywriter, and he talks about how this enabled him to write with …

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Nina Olofsson: Navigating Career Frustration to Unleash Your Purpose | Bouncing Back #42 1:00:32

8M ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Welcome to another captivating episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast with your host, Joahanna Wickramaratne! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Brace yourself for a journey into the heart of career transformation. Today, we delve into the complexities of navigating career frustration to unleash your true purpos…

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Michelle MiJung Kim. Silence and Speaking 56:57

8M ago56:57

56:57

In this conversation, I speak to Michelle MiJung Kim. She is a queer Korean American immigrant woman writer, speaker, activist, and entrepreneur. She the author of the award winning, The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change. Michelle is the first non-therapist I have on the podcast for some time. I have been inspired by …

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184: James Grindrod 1:04:16

8M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

My guest this week is James Grindrod who was in Lampeter from 1993-96 where he studied Single Honours History. James talks about the impact of what he did on his life and career, and how learning is not just something that stops when you finish your full time education. We discuss different lenses of looking at the past, including how we might have…

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Dr. Julia Nicholls: Finding Strength in Acceptance — Letting Go & Moving Forward | Bouncing Back #41 53:16

8M ago53:16

53:16

Welcome to another episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast. In this episode we will immerse ourselves in the realm of acceptance, uncovering the profound strength that emerges when we let go and move forward in the face of life's adversities. Guiding us through this transformative conversation is Julia Nicholls, a…

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183: Lucinda Murphy Christmas Special 1:02:07

9M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

This week’s episode is a Christmas special as I am joined by someone else who has made Christmas their research project in recent years. Lucinda Murphy and I had never met before we recorded this interview in London in October 2023, and there are many parallels and synergies which make this a really compelling discussion around the ‘meaning’ of Chr…

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Silvia Violante: Trauma and Addiction — Trauma’s Impact on Substance Abuse | Bouncing Back #40 1:10:58

9M ago1:10:58

1:10:58

Welcome to another episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, hosted by Dina Sargeant! Today, we will delve into the often-overlooked realm of trauma and addiction. Join us as we explore the profound impact trauma can have on substance abuse, unraveling a conversation that goes beyond the surface to understand the r…

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Episode 48: Qi in the Channels 33:07

9M ago33:07

33:07

Send us a Text Message. In this episode Jonathan Chang and Jason Robertson have a dialogue on the concept of qi in the channels. Conclusions are difficult but the idea that there is a physiological process (or connectivity/通/tōng) taking place within the anatomical spaces of the acupuncture channels was a foundational concept for Dr. Wang Juyi. Que…

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182: Henry Jeppesen 57:51

9M ago57:51

57:51

My guest this week is Henry Jeppesen, a freelance literary translator, who studied Single Honours Swedish at Lampeter from 1993-97. We learn about Henry’s Scandinavian background, find out why he fell in love with Lampeter and what happened on his Year Abroad. In his time at university, Henry sat on the Ents Committee and remembers seeing Zodiac Mi…

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Dr. Georgiana Cameron: Trauma-Informed Self-Care | Bouncing Back #39 1:16:31

9M ago1:16:31

1:16:31

Welcome to another episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, hosted by Joahanna! In today's discussion, we explore the transformative approach of trauma-informed self-care—an essential practice that not only recognizes the profound impact of trauma on one's well-being but also offers a roadmap to healing and resili…

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