Lilli Bewley

The Lilli Bewley Podcast | Self love, Self-Compassion, Trauma, Abuse, Codependency, Relationships

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  • Episode 89: Transcending Trauma & the power of the "Self" with Dr. Frank Anderson

Episode 89: Transcending Trauma & the power of the "Self" with Dr. Frank Anderson

Wednesday 1st December 2021

Dr. Frank Anderson joins Lilli Bewley to discuss healing trauma and complex PTSD using self-energy and the IFS model on The Lilli Bewley Podcast.
58 minutes
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The Lilli Bewley Podcast | Self love, Self-Compassion, Trauma, Abuse, Codependency, Relationships
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Lilli Bewley
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Healing Trauma with Dr. Frank Anderson: The Power of Self-Energy

The more we can help these parts, the more we can heal them, the more we can help release what they're carrying. Once these extreme roles are released, then there's this beautiful flow again between self and parts, and for me that's what authenticity is like.
What if you could harness the power of your own mind to heal deep-seated trauma? In this episode of The Lilli Bewley Podcast, Lilli welcomes Dr. Frank Anderson, a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with a passion for brain-based therapy. Dr. Anderson shares his expertise on treating trauma and dissociation using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, a method that integrates neuroscience with psychotherapy. He discusses how understanding the brain's role in trauma can lead to profound healing from within. Dr.
Anderson explains how trauma can disrupt our ability to love and connect, leading to feelings of disconnection and hypo-arousal. He emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, describing it as a superpower that can help us heal. By addressing and healing the different parts of ourselves, we can release the burdens they carry and restore harmony between our true self and these parts. Throughout the episode, Dr. Anderson offers insights into how self-energy can be a transformative force in overcoming complex PTSD.
He shares practical tips on how to connect with and heal our inner parts, ultimately leading to greater authenticity and self-compassion. This conversation is not just informative but also deeply inspiring, providing listeners with hope and practical tools for their healing journey. Whether you're struggling with trauma yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable advice. Tune in to discover how embracing vulnerability and self-energy can lead to profound healing and a more authentic life.