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Minisode 56: The Red Flags in 'The Body Keeps the Score'
Minisode 56: The Red Flags in 'The Body Keeps the Score'
Minisode 56: The Red Flags in 'The Body Keeps the Score'
Thursday 26th October 2023
Dr. Mirza critiques 'The Body Keeps the Score', discussing overlooked flaws and urging critical thinking about this popular trauma book.
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Mirza navigates the overlooked concerns of triggering content and the need for balanced exposure.
- The discussion includes the risks of over-pathologizing normal emotional responses and diagnostic overshadowing.
- Critique extends to oversimplified neuroscience interpretations and the narrative's impact on war veterans.
- Engage in a thought-provoking dialogue that challenges the conventional acclaim of 'The Body Keeps the Score'.
Trigger warning, referencing some sexual abuse, so feel free to mute for a little bit. When the book goes into the story of a young girl who was sexually abused by her father, the details provided can be quite graphic and distressing for some readers...
What if one of the most popular books on trauma isn't as flawless as it seems? In this episode, Dr. Sulman Aziz Mirza, a triple board-certified psychiatrist, takes a closer look at 'The Body Keeps the Score', a New York Times Bestseller that's been hailed as a definitive guide on trauma. Despite its acclaim, Dr. Mirza unpacks some unexpected criticisms that might make you see the book in a new light.
From missing trigger warnings to over-simplified neuroscience and the potential for diagnostic overshadowing, he covers it all. He even touches on how the book's narrative could affect war veterans. This isn't just a takedown; it's a call for critical thinking about popular mental health literature. Dr. Mirza's blend of humor and expertise makes this episode both engaging and enlightening.
If you're interested in mental health, trauma recovery, or just curious about the hype surrounding this book, you won't want to miss this eye-opening discussion.