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How Suffering Transforms Us with Rabbi Steve Leder
How Suffering Transforms Us with Rabbi Steve Leder
How Suffering Transforms Us with Rabbi Steve Leder
Wednesday 7th August 2019
Rabbi Steve Leder discusses how suffering can transform us, sharing insights from his own journey through pain and addiction.
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Episode Overview
- Rabbi Steve Leder shares his personal journey through suffering.
- The impact of a life-threatening accident on Leder's perspective.
- Understanding opioid addiction and chronic pain.
- The importance of empathy in addressing mental health.
- Forgiveness and personal growth through adversity.
The first thing I think we need to do is remove sort of God from the picture in that scenario, because I'm not a fundamentalist.
In this episode of Mental Health News Radio, host Kristen Sunanta-Walker welcomes Rabbi Steve Leder, a prominent figure in the discussion of mental health and personal transformation. Rabbi Leder, recognized as one of the most influential rabbis in America, shares his profound insights into how suffering can lead to transformation, drawing from his own harrowing experiences.
Rabbi Leder discusses his book, 'More Beautiful than Before: How Suffering Transforms Us,' which serves as an apology to those he counseled before truly understanding the depths of their pain. His perspective shifted dramatically after a near-fatal car accident that resulted in chronic pain and an opioid addiction. This experience gave him a deeper understanding of the struggles faced by those he aimed to help.
The conversation delves into the nuances of grief and suffering, touching on the societal tendency to avoid discussions around pain and the misconceptions surrounding it. Rabbi Leder emphasizes the importance of removing the stigma associated with suffering and embracing it as a pathway to personal growth and empathy. Kristen and Rabbi Leder also discuss the role of forgiveness, both of oneself and others, in the healing process.
Rabbi Leder reflects on his journey of coming to terms with his past naivety and the importance of vulnerability in creating connections and fostering understanding. Listeners are encouraged to view suffering as an opportunity for transformation, urging them to approach mental health discussions with greater sensitivity and kindness. Rabbi Leder's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the potential for growth through adversity.