Healing from Emotional Scars: A Family's Insight on Abuse and Trauma
Women are not talking about it and we clinicians, at least me, we're typically not asking about it...there's not necessarily a direct connecting of well, I'm also not sleeping well or eating well, or you know, my immune system is struggling or my whatever.
When emotional abuse and trauma leave their mark on the body, it can feel like an invisible weight dragging you down. In this thought-provoking episode of Mad.In.Love, Dr. David Hawkins brings together a panel of experts, including his son, Dr. Tyson Hawkins, to explore these hidden scars. The father-son duo co-authored the book 'In Sickness and In Health', and they share personal and professional insights on how emotional pain manifests physically. Alongside them are Sharmen Kimbrough and Dr.
Lenne’ Hunt, who add their valuable perspectives to the conversation. They dive into how weariness and despair can compound physical symptoms, the unique ways women may regress in response to emotional pain, and the crucial role clinicians play in diagnosing and treating these issues. The episode also covers practical advice on managing anger in relationships—highlighting that the goal isn't to eliminate anger but to handle it constructively.
If you're looking for guidance on how to heal both emotionally and physically, this episode offers a compassionate and knowledgeable approach. Tune in to gain valuable tools for bringing health and healing to your relationship.