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Mentioned in 25 episodes

What Happened to You?

Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing

Book • 2021

Through deeply personal conversations, Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry explore how traumatic experiences in early life shape behavior and identity.

The book emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing past traumas to clear a path for future healing and resilience.

Winfrey shares stories from her own past, while Dr. Perry provides scientific and emotional insights, highlighting the need to ask 'What happened to you?

' rather than 'What’s wrong with you?

' to foster a deeper understanding of human behavior and promote healing.

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Mentioned in 25 episodes

Mentioned by Dr.

Sue Johnson

as a recent read, highlighting Bruce Perry's insights on emotional isolation and human development.

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Recommended by Dr. Gabor Maté as a resource for understanding trauma and healing.

Doctor Gabor Mate: I Regret My Interview With Prince Harry! The Shocking Link Between Kindness & Illness!

Mentioned by

Gabor Maté

and

Mel Robbins

in the context of his work on child trauma and the brain as a historical organ.

Dr. Gabor Maté: The Shocking Link Between ADHD, Addiction, Autoimmune Diseases, & Trauma

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a book by Bruce Perry that reframes the question from "what's wrong with me?" to "what happened to me?".

Do You Care Too Much What Other People Think of You? Avoid Conflict? Say Yes When You Shouldn't? | Dr. Ingrid Clayton, Fawning Expert

Recommended by

Sue Johnson

as a recent read that aligns with her views on emotional isolation and human growth.

#529: Iconic Therapist Dr. Sue Johnson — How to Improve Sex and Crack the Code of Love

Mentioned by

Gabor Maté

in the context of books on trauma gaining popularity.

How To End the Cycle of Generational Trauma w/ Dr. Gabor Mate EP 1319

Co-authored by

Oprah Winfrey

and Dr. Bruce Perry, exploring the redefinition of childhood trauma and its impact on adult life.

Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Perry ON: Healing From Childhood Trauma And Becoming Self Aware, Confident Adults

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a book co-authored by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey, focusing on trauma and shifting perspectives.

This Neurobiologist Wants You To Ask One Question To Reframe Anxiety, Depression, And Trauma | Dr. Bruce Perry (Co-Interviewed by Dan's Wife, Bianca!)

Mentioned by

Robert Evans

as a source for understanding Oprah's trauma and its impact on her career.

Part One: Is Oprah Winfrey a Bastard?

Mentioned by Bessel van der Kolk as a book co-authored with Bruce Perry.

What If Healing Your Mind Starts in Your Body?

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