Breaking Labels: Schizophrenia, Identity, and Reimagining Trauma Healing with Dr. Kirsten Harrison

In this raw and deeply human conversation, Melissa and Dr. Harrison explore the story behind I, Sean/a, a groundbreaking book chronicling the life of an intersex woman navigating schizophrenia, homelessness, mysticism, and profound trauma.

Together they explore:

• Why Western psychology often misinterprets trauma and spiritual awakening
• What it looks like to center lived experience rather than diagnosis
• How “symptoms” can act as signals, messengers, and invitations
• The overlap of identity, spirituality, and the body’s own wisdom
• Why witnessing someone can be more transformative than trying to fix them
• The urgent need to rethink outdated medical and social practices
• The humanity and divinity in Sean/a’s extraordinary story

Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison is a trauma psychologist, academic, and soul-centered healer with over 25 years of experience working with people whose lives sit at the crossroads of mental health, spirituality, and identity. This episode expands the conversation around healing, dignity, and what it means to truly see another person.

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