The Brain Surgeon and the Therapist with @GinaBirkemeierLPC

Introducing a new, recurring series of episodes, The Brain Surgeon and The Therapist," where I connect with therapist ⁠Gina Birkemeier ‪@GinaBirkemeierLPC‬ ⁠to explore the intersection of mental health, wellness, and resilience. We discuss the concept of self-brain surgery to help listeners rethink their mental processes for a healthier life. Key themes include resilience, purpose, and navigating challenges such as chronic illness and trauma, as well as the complexities of grief in light of recent events. We address listener questions and offer practical strategies for healing, emphasizing the emotional-physical pain connection. This conversation sets the stage for future episodes where we will dive deeper into personal growth and healing. ⁠Click here for the transcript: https://adobe.ly/3ILJh2w. (Note: computer-generated transcripts are not perfect. They consistently misspell names, for example!) Resources and Links ⁠Gina's website: https://www.ginabirkemeier.com/ Gina's book, Generations Deep: https://bit.ly/44vcvtN ⁠⁠Generations Deep Journal⁠: http://bit.ly/3L7mFKQ ⁠Gina's first appearance on the podcast⁠:    • Healing Generational Trauma with @GinaBirk...   My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I've Seen the End of You⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/42fqKn0 Be sure to check out my latest book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope Is the First Dose⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://amzn.to/3mAqGLG. Sign up for my weekly ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://bit.ly/3Xc26iW. (Get my free Thought Biopsy Worksheet when you subscribe!)