Summary: Kim Rezarch is a survivor of a severe childhood trauma and forced psychiatry. Over the course of 20 years in the mental health system, Kim was given 25 mental health diagnoses and prescribed 11 medications to be taken simultaneously. Dissociative Identity Disorder is the diagnosis that actually saved her life. Today, Paul and Kim discuss the subject of trauma motivated behavior, Kim's personal journey of 20 years in a mental health system, and the amazing work that Kim is now involved in. Episode Takeaways: •A person's trauma response is a way of coping but it doesn't mean it can serve the person into adulthood. •The trauma patient's family also plays a role in healing. •It takes radical self-awareness for a person to start healing. Mentioned Resources: •The Body Keeps the Score and any of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk's works - Kim's recommended resources Connect •Get rewards and support Men's Health: Become a Patron of The ManBits •Join our growing MBP Facebook Community •Join the Facebook Page •Follow Paul @themanbits on Twitter •Follow @themanbits on Instagram •Email feedback@TheManBits.com (short audio files welcome) Disclosure: This post may contain links to products or services with which I have an affiliate relationship and may receive compensation from your actions through such links. However, I don't let that corrupt my perspective and I don't recommend only affiliates. Disclaimer: Some of the content of this podcast may contain topics of a sensitive nature such as depression, anxiety and suicide. Whilst I have experience in coaching, training and remedial therapy I'm not to provide mental health advice or counselling. Therefore, engaging with the content of this podcast should not be considered a substitute to professional therapy.
