In this enlightening episode of The Maven Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Dr. Jenny King, Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Center on Trauma and Adversity at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. With over a decade of experience as a mental health therapist, Dr. King has dedicated her career to equipping helpers and healers with the tools they need to navigate systemic and interpersonal challenges, fostering resilience and collective well-being.

In Part 1, we take a deep dive into:

• The difference between dissociation, desensitization, and zoning out as they relate to world events and collective trauma.

• How self-awareness can ignite your healing journey.

• The emotional spectrum and how naming your emotions can help you process and heal ("name it to tame it").

• The importance of community in emotional care and collective resilience.

Whether you’re a mental health professional, a caregiver, or someone on their own healing journey, this episode is packed with actionable insights and compassionate guidance to help you navigate trauma and foster emotional well-being.

00:00 Intro

05:55 Globa Trauma

08:35 Dissociation

16:09 Self Awareness

19:55 Emotional Spectrum

25:50 Emotional Language

33:00 Perspective on Community

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IG: @drjennyking

Website: https://drjennyking.com

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