This week, we’re diving deep into the psychology of connection and healing with author and therapist, Chuck DeGroat. Chuck’s insights on the root causes of disconnection, trauma’s role, and self-compassion’s power offer a profound perspective on personal growth. In this episode, you’ll learn why our modern lives often leave us feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Chuck will guide us through practical strategies to calm our nervous systems, break free from self-hatred, and foster deeper connections with ourselves and others. Whether you’re seeking to heal from past trauma, improve your relationships, or simply understand yourself better, this episode offers invaluable insights. Join us as we explore the transformative power of connection and self-compassion.
Guest Bio
Chuck DeGroat is a Professor of Pastoral Care and Christian Spirituality at Western Theological Seminary, MI, and a faculty member of the Soul Care Institute. He is an author, speaker, consultant, pastor, and therapist.
Dive Deeper
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Featured Resources
- Healing What’s Within: Coming Home to Yourself–and to God–When You’re Wounded, Weary, and Wandering
- When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection
- Truth and Repair: How Trauma Survivors Envision Justice
- Healing What You Can’t Erase: Transform Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health from the Inside Out
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