Meet Dr. Eger & Dr. Engle
Edith Eger was a Jew living in Nazi-occupied Eastern Europe when she and her family were sent to Auschwitz, a death camp. Dr. Eger and her sister survived, but their parents did not. Now, she’s written two books, “The Choice” and “The Gift,” where she chronicles her journey and the lessons she learned along the way. Dr. Eger’s first child, Marianne Engle, also became a psychologist. She contributes to the newest edition of “The Gift.” And she talks about what it was like to be raised by a Holocaust survivor.
Why Dr. Eger Is Mentally Strong
Dr. Eger survived the torture of the death camp. She makes it clear, however, that she isn’t a victim. But she was victimized. She says the suffering she endured helped her grow stronger. And now, she’s inspiring people around the globe with her story and her wisdom.
What You’ll Hear on the Show
How Dr. Engle learned her mother was a Holocaust survivor How Dr. Eger discovered that even though she was helping others heal from PTSD, she had not yet healed Why she recently decided to go back to Auschwitz and how doing so helped her find more inner peace The question Dr. Eger poses to children of Holocaust survivors The one question Dr. Eger recommends everyone asks themselves if they aren’t happy in their relationship How Dr. Eger creates an atmosphere that helps people feel comfortable talking about their feelings Dr. Engle’s advice for parents who are helping kids cope with the pandemic Why it’s important to help people feel heard and how to validate kids’ feelings How to experience healing from pain Strategies for becoming more resilient
What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength
Traumatic experiences can greatly impact your mental health. But not everyone who goes through something traumatic develops PTSD. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to heal from trauma. But what works for one person might not work for another. There are many different paths to healing.
Quotes From Dr. Eger
“I was beginning to speak about PTSD and not realizing that I really wasn’t qualified because I couldn’t take people further than I had gone.” “You can’t heal what you don’t feel. So crying is good.” “There is a difference between reacting or responding. So I teach people how to respond. And when someone tells you anything that is possibly derogatory you take a deep breath and say, ‘thank you for your opinion.’”
More About the Podcast
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