EP: 121 DR. KATE TRUITT | SURVIVING LOSS & TRAUMA | SHARING LIVED EXPERIENCE | HINESIGHTS PODCAST

HINESIGHTS Podcast

Summary:

Dr. Kate Truitt, a clinical psychologist and applied neuroscientist, shares her personal journey of loss, trauma, and rediscovering life in her book 'Keep Breathing'. She emphasizes the importance of sharing personal stories to highlight the power of the human spirit and to create connections in a disconnected world. Dr. Truitt discusses the need for mental health literacy and the destigmatization of brain health conditions. She also emphasizes the importance of self-care and the support of a community in maintaining mental well-being. Lastly, she advises psychologists with lived experiences to share their stories with clients in a mindful and intentional way to provide hope and connection.KeywordsDr. Kate Truitt, clinical psychologist, applied neuroscientist, trauma, resilience, mental health literacy, brain health, self-care, destigmatization, personal stories, connectionTakeaways

• Sharing personal stories can highlight the power of the human spirit and create connections in a disconnected world.
• Mental health literacy is crucial in destigmatizing brain health conditions and promoting understanding and support.
• Self-care and the support of a community are essential in maintaining mental well-being.
• Psychologists with lived experiences can share their stories with clients in a mindful and intentional way to provide hope and connection.

• The Power of Personal Stories in Mental Health
• Self-Care and Community Support for Mental Well-being

• "Sharing stories highlights the power of the human spirit."
• "Mental health conditions are brain diseases."
• "We need to remove the stigma and discrimination around brain health."

00:00 Navigating Loss, Trauma

05:38 Empowering Mental Health Literacy

09:25 Destigmatizing Brain Health Conditions