E149 - Dr. Thema Bryant: Becoming Whole: The Truth About Trauma, Boundaries, and Self-Discovery

Dr. Thema Bryant explores healing trauma, breaking free from people-pleasing, and reclaiming your authentic self. Drawing from her expertise, Dr. Bryant guides us through understanding trauma’s many forms, why we often outsource our sense of self, and how systemic and familial patterns shape our responses. This episode explores practical ways to set boundaries, address emotional suppression, and nurture your unique gifts, while also examining the limitations of talk therapy and the vital role of spirituality in the healing journey. Dr. Bryant offers a roadmap to move beyond survival mode, confront the roots of pain, and embrace the journey toward wholeness and grounded spirituality. Try Pique Life tea and save 20% for life & get a free frother: https://www.piquelife.com/KnowThyself Andrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyself.one/books ___________ 0:00 Intro 1:29 The Journey to Becoming Whole 3:36 Understanding Trauma & Why Some People Respond Differently 10:15 Stop Outsourcing & Embrace Your Worthiness 16:05 Examining Systemic Issues that Create Trauma 26:22 People Pleasing & Setting Boundaries 33:47 Ad: Pique Life 35:20 How Emotional Suppression Makes You Sick 38:57 Sitting With Emotional Discomfort (& Working Through It) 41:41 Stop 'Keeping the Peace', Find Your Voice 45:23 True Meaning of Grounded Spirituality 48:05 Spiritual Bypassing is a Real Thing 51:14 What It takes to Heal 56:46 Why Talk Therapy Doesn’t Solve All Our Issues 58:33 Spirituality is Essential for Healing 1:02:46 Discovering Your Unique Gifts 1:11:18 Advice for Heart Break 1:15:46 Being the "First" in Your Family 1:20:27 Intelligence of the Heart 1:24:03 Conclusion __________ Episode Resources: http://bit.ly/3SvCUlJ www.drthema.com https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/ https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/ https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcast https://www.knowthyself.one