In this moving episode, Dr. Sharon Spano sits down with Phyllis Leavitt, a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and families heal from trauma. Phyllis shares her personal journey of navigating childhood trauma and how it led her to a lifelong mission of guiding others toward healing and wholeness.She also discusses her book America in Therapy, where she explores how the dynamics of family trauma reflect the larger dysfunctions we see in society today. Phyllis makes the case that by addressing and healing trauma at the individual and family level, we can also begin to heal our communities and nation.This episode is both deeply personal and profoundly practical, offering insights for anyone interested in healing, leadership, and the future of human connection.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Phyllis’s personal story of growing up with trauma and finding healing through therapyHow childhood trauma impacts adult relationships and well-beingWhy unhealed family trauma often mirrors dysfunction in societyPractical tools for beginning the journey of trauma recoveryWhy self-awareness and compassion are essential for healingInsights from Phyllis’s book America in TherapyHow leaders can recognize and address trauma in their organizationsThe link between personal healing and creating healthier communitiesWhy talking about trauma is the first step toward transformationHow therapy offers both personal and societal hope for the futureTranscript: HereAdditional Resources:Website: https://phyllisleavitt.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhyllisLeavitt2LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllis-leavitt-630179255/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phyllisleavittbooks/America In Therapy: https://www.amazon.com/America-Therapy-Approach-Healing-Nation/dp/1636983367A Light In The Darkness: https://www.amazon.com/Light-Darkness-Phyllis-Leavitt-MA-ebook/dp/B013RTEEHU/Into The Fire: https://www.amazon.com/Into-Fire-Road-Home-2/dp/0998800007Sharon Spano:Website: sharonspano.comFacebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHDInstagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/Book: thetimemoneybook.comContact: [email protected]: substack.com/@drsharonThe Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/

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