Success Story with Scott D. Clary
Published on Mar 4, 2025, 3:46:09 AM
Total time: 01:10:05
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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
Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.