➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstoryDr. Thema Bryant is a renowned psychologist, author, and advocate specializing in trauma recovery, mental health, and personal empowerment. She serves as the president of the American Psychological Association (APA) and is a professor of psychology at Pepperdine University. With a deep commitment to healing and social justice, Dr. Thema integrates psychology with spirituality, culture, and the arts to support individuals in overcoming adversity. She is also an ordained minister, a poet, and the host of The Homecoming Podcast, where she shares insights on self-worth, resilience, and emotional well-being. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/dr.thema/ https://www.x.com/drthema/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thema-bryant-8105ba89/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/ NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/success/My First Million Podcast - https://www.mfmpod.comFederated Computer - https://www.federated.computerVanta - https://vanta.com/scottCornbread Hemp - https://cornbreadhemp.com/success (Code: Success)FreshBooks - https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing-offer/Porkbun - https://porkbun.comBank On Yourself - https://www.bankonyourself.com/scottBambooHR - https://www.bamboohr.com/freedemoStash - https://get.stash.com/successstoryNetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points00:00 – Intro02:22 – Why the Heart Matters in Mental Health03:37 – Dr. Thema’s Defining Moment04:38 – The Science Behind Self-Disconnection06:19 – Traditional Approaches to Trauma11:03 – Bridging Science, Soul & Heart13:58 – Is Your Personality Helping or Hurting You?20:10 – Sponsor Break23:13 – Creating Space & Breaking Reactivity25:12 – Escaping the Matrix of Life29:30 – Inner Work Before Fixing Relationships30:33 – Unpacking Your Past Trauma34:20 – Strengthening Personal Relationships40:50 – Sponsor Break44:47 – Building Strong Business Connections46:16 – The Truth About Starting New Relationships47:50 – Navigating Conflict & Staying Connected50:25 – Final Thoughts on Healing & Growth54:25 – Why Relationships Are Hard to Let Go1:00:54 – Dr. Thema’s Biggest Takeaway1:04:38 – The One Lesson for the Next Generation

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