Dr. Thema Bryant - Renowned Psychologist & Trauma Healer | Break Free from Trauma Cycles & Reclaim Your Power
Success Story with Scott D. Clary
Success Story Media
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🗓️ 4 March 2025
⏱️ 81 minutes
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Dr. Thema Bryant is a renowned psychologist, author, and advocate specializing in trauma recovery, mental health, and personal empowerment. She serves as the president of the American Psychological Association (APA) and is a professor of psychology at Pepperdine University. With a deep commitment to healing and social justice, Dr. Thema integrates psychology with spirituality, culture, and the arts to support individuals in overcoming adversity. She is also an ordained minister, a poet, and the host of The Homecoming Podcast, where she shares insights on self-worth, resilience, and emotional well-being.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Intro
02:22 – Why the Heart Matters in Mental Health
03:37 – Dr. Thema’s Defining Moment
04:38 – The Science Behind Self-Disconnection
06:19 – Traditional Approaches to Trauma
11:03 – Bridging Science, Soul & Heart
13:58 – Is Your Personality Helping or Hurting You?
20:10 – Sponsor Break
23:13 – Creating Space & Breaking Reactivity
25:12 – Escaping the Matrix of Life
29:30 – Inner Work Before Fixing Relationships
30:33 – Unpacking Your Past Trauma
34:20 – Strengthening Personal Relationships
40:50 – Sponsor Break
44:47 – Building Strong Business Connections
46:16 – The Truth About Starting New Relationships
47:50 – Navigating Conflict & Staying Connected
50:25 – Final Thoughts on Healing & Growth
54:25 – Why Relationships Are Hard to Let Go
1:00:54 – Dr. Thema’s Biggest Takeaway
1:04:38 – The One Lesson for the Next Generation
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