In this Podversation:

• Robert’s own story of recovery
• How Buddhism led him back to Christianity
• Why Robert and I believe pluralistic neuroscience can be so empowering
• How mindfulness can assist healing from trauma
• What it’s like to be a male counselor trying to get other men to open up
• Common blocks to compassion and empathy
• Why it’s hard to open up to people we’re closest to
• Autism’s connection to trauma
• How trauma can impede identity formation
• Why many couples struggle to connect
• Why oxytocin is so crucial for connection and sex for both men and women
• When therapy transcends
• Why Robert and I both believe relationship and connection is EVERYTHING.

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Additional Resources:

• “The Four Agreements: a Practical Guide to Personal Freedom” by Don Miguel Ruiz & Janet Mills
• “Born for Love: Why Empathy is Essential — And Endangered” by Bruce Perry & Maia Szalavitz (Robert referenced this title)
• “Buddha Heart, Buddha Mind” by the Dalai Lama (Robert referenced this title)
• “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha” by Dr. Tara Brach
• “The Untethered Soul: the Journey Beyond Yourself” by Michael Singer
• “Breath by Breath: the Liberating Practice of Insight Meditation” by Larry Rosenberg & David Guy
• “Grace Unfolding: Psychotherapy in the Spirit of Tao-te ching” by Greg Johanson & Ronald Kurtz
• Author Pete Rollins whom Tamara referenced on the RobCast

Meet Robert Cox

Robert is a therapist in the Kansas City area who specializes in trauma, addictions and autism. He uses mindfulness as a way of teaching his clients to create an emotional space where they can learn to choose their course of action rather than simply reacting.

His podcast, Mindful Recovery, is a resource for teaching these methods to individuals recovering from trauma and addictions.

Robert is currently in the final stages of writing a book about the treatment of autism from a trauma perspective. To connect with him further, please check out:

• Website: http://www.liferecoveryconsulting.org
• Podcast Page: http://www.mindfulrecoverypodcast.com
• Book: http://liferecoverymethod.pagedemo.co/

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tamara Powell, LMHC is a licensed therapist, university psychology instructor, and empowerment coach who believes life should be lived as a journey that is “anything but ordinary.”

Her work is specialized to help individuals break free from toxic cycles of distress, dysfunction, and dissatisfaction with life that are created when trying to live according to someone else’s rules. Only by living what she calls radical autonomy, can one obtain soul nourishing relationships and a sense of true life purpose and inner peace.

If you’re interested in working with her, either in person or online, you can learn more about her services here.

Sound Editing provided by Pete Bailey: http://petebailey.net/audio/