Tanner Keegan Read
Tanner Keegan Read
Exploring the Healing Factor of Dark Tourism and Healing From a Liver Transplant with Dr. Chad Scott
Exploring the Healing Factor of Dark Tourism and Healing From a Liver Transplant with Dr. Chad Scott
Exploring the Healing Factor of Dark Tourism and Healing From a Liver Transplant with Dr. Chad Scott
Thursday 11th December 2025
Dr. Chad Scott shares his journey through illness and dark tourism, revealing how confronting historical darkness can illuminate personal healing.
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Tanner Keegan Read
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Episode Overview
- Dark tourism can offer profound insights into personal healing.
- Confronting historical suffering fosters empathy and growth.
- Intergenerational trauma impacts mental health across generations.
- Political climates significantly affect individual mental well-being.
- Shifting perspectives can lead to personal and societal change.
Walking through darkness illuminates life.
What drives someone to seek healing in the shadowy corners of history? Dr. Chad Scott, a therapist, author, and liver transplant survivor, takes us on a journey through his experiences with dark tourism and the profound impact it has had on his life. This episode of Retrieving Sanity explores how visiting sites of historical suffering, like Auschwitz and Hiroshima, has shaped Dr. Scott's understanding of healing and resilience. Dr.
Scott shares his personal battles with illness and anxiety, revealing how these challenges led him to explore the darkest chapters of human history. His reflections on these journeys offer a unique perspective on how confronting darkness can illuminate life and provide a deeper understanding of what it means to be alive. Through empathy and reflection, Dr. Scott emphasises the importance of engaging with difficult truths to foster personal growth and societal change.
The conversation also touches on the political climate's impact on mental health, the significance of intergenerational trauma, and the power of shifting perspectives. Dr. Scott's insights remind us that even in our darkest moments, there is hope and meaning to be found. Curious about how confronting historical darkness can lead to personal enlightenment? Tune in to discover how Dr. Scott's experiences can inspire you to find light in your own life.