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My guest this week, Pete Walker, is a man who has travelled far physically and metaphorically. A Vietnam War veteran, he sought spiritual salvation in India before finally confronting his inner grief at an Encounter group workshop.
Learning to feel and grieve deeply set Pete on a path to dealing with his Complex PTSD. He has since written several books on these themes and treated hundreds of others as a deep feeling therapist.
Pete and I have walked similar paths and talk frankly about the joys and pain of deep work.

We cover:
Pete's LSD trip that opened new possibilities
His path to grieving
Complex PTSD explained
Getting started with grieving
Why real men cry

Links:
Pete Walker's Books https://amzn.to/3HkKyK7
Pete Walker's Website http://www.petewalker.com/

Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction and Defining Complex PTSD
00:05:16 The Development of Perfectionism and Hypervigilance
00:09:48 Flight response and the use of psychedelics in healing
00:14:11 The Essential Nature of Life
00:18:58 Learning to Metabolize Pain
00:23:27 Healing through Catharsis and Emotional Release
00:28:08 The Power of Crying and Emotional Release in Therapy
00:32:39 The Benefits of Psychological Androgyny
00:37:09 Exploring Humanistic Psychology and Therapy Approaches
00:41:26 Paying Attention Takes Energy
00:45:55 The Power of Vulnerability and Authenticity
00:50:35 SelfReparenting and Healing Childhood Trauma
00:55:09 The Power of Noticing Negative Thought Patterns
00:59:32 The Power of Attention to Detail
01:03:55 The Value of the Conversation
01:08:41 The Unfairness and Injustice of the Past
01:13:18 Conclusion and Farewell