In today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Frank Anderson, a renowned trauma expert, psychiatrist, and author.

Throughout the conversation, we explore the complex relationships between trauma and

addiction, the role of shame, and the challenges individuals face in their recovery journeys. Dr.

Anderson also opens up about his own personal healing process, offering a compassionate perspective

on the path of self-forgiveness and authentic living. With that, let's jump into the

conversation. We hope you enjoy this episode of Consider Before Consuming.

Frank, it's so great to have you here with us today on Consider Before Consuming for our listeners.

Can we just dive right in?

And can you tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do?

Yes, I'd much rather tell you a little bit about who I am and what I do because I hate

hearing those introductions about me.

It's like, Harvard train, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.

Like there's all of that stuff that comes along with my very extensive bio.

And when I hear that, I'm like, oh, my goodness.

It is a very impressive bio and resume.

So, yeah, I love to introduce myself as a person instead of a bunch of accolades because, as you can tell,

I've been really busy throughout my career.

The thing I would say is that I really found my purpose in life after releasing my second book called transcending trauma.

And that's really to bring trauma healing to the world.

And I've spent most of my career and most of my personal life in the field of trauma, no small

surprise, started working with Bessel Vandercoq in 1992, a really long time ago, became a

psychiatrist for him at his trauma center.

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