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141. Why Real Trauma Is Rare and Resilience Is Common | Dr. George Bonnano (Columbia University)
Thursday, 30 October, 2025

Dr. George Bonnano of Columbia University discusses the expanding definition of trauma and how to become resilient. 00:00 In This Episode 00:31 The Evolution of PTSD Definitions 05:37 Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) 06:29 Most People Are Resilient 08:06 Researching Resilience 12:09 The Resilience Blind Spot 17:21 Mental Health Professionals Underestimate Resilience 18:54 The Resilience Paradox 23:50 The Flexibility Mindset 28:16 The Flexibility Sequence 34:05 The Philosophy of Expressive Flexibility 36:52 Teaching Resilience vs. Flexibility 39:13 Understanding Context Sensitivity and Repertoire 41:34 Navigating Trauma: A Practical Approach 43:12 Frida Kahlo's Example of Resilience 46:24 The Role of Self-Talk in Resilience 49:46 Empowerment Through Active Engagement 50:55 Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Trauma 52:52 Trauma Dumping in Pop Culture 55:32 Can We Be Re-traumatized? 58:30 EMDR vs. Flexibility Sequence 01:02:29 find Dr. George Bonnano online 01:03:04 Teaching Resilience and Flexibility DISCLAIMER: The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice from a qualified healthcare provider. ---------------------------- RELATED LINKS Dr. George Bonnano's book: https://amzn.to/4oAcfCa Brad's microphone: https://amzn.to/4jVOjqq 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to help get more guests on the show: https://goo.gl/uEAeNp ✉️ Get Immediately Actionable Tactics to Be More Strategic: http://eepurl.com/dELB39