Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#311 Punk Rock, EMDR & Trauma w/Dr Stephen Dansiger
#311 Punk Rock, EMDR & Trauma w/Dr Stephen Dansiger
#311 Punk Rock, EMDR & Trauma w/Dr Stephen Dansiger
Friday 30th December 2016
Join Dr. Stephen Dansiger on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour' as he discusses trauma, addiction, and EMDR therapy with Paul Gilmartin.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Stephen Dansiger: From Punk Rock Drummer to Trauma Therapist on Mental Illness Happy Hour
Look, I'm sober, you know, and then go to bed. So, yeah, the bottom line, it was vicious, like my depression by The Last Few Years of it.
Ever thought about the wild journey from punk rock stages to a therapist’s chair? Dr. Stephen Dansiger's life is a rollercoaster of transformation. In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin chats with Dr. Dansiger, who once pounded the drums at iconic venues like CBGB and Max's Kansas City. But as the punk scene fizzled out, so did his career, leading him down a path of addiction and self-destruction. However, that's not where his story ends. Dr.
Dansiger found sobriety and a new calling: helping others heal from trauma through EMDR therapy. His journey from chaos to calm is nothing short of inspiring. He opens up about the struggles of labeling experiences as 'trauma' and why the label itself might not be as crucial as we think. Drawing from his own battles with bullying, depression, and self-sabotage, Dr. Dansiger offers a raw and honest perspective on what it means to be a 'good person'.
He also shares how Buddhism and spirituality have shaped his approach to therapy and life. Whether you're a fan of punk rock or interested in trauma treatment, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in to hear how Dr. Dansiger's unique background informs his work and why EMDR is a game-changer for those struggling with addiction.