Unlocking Trauma and Transformation: Dr. Richard LaBrie's Journey from Hollywood to Healing on the ANEW Body Insight Podcast

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Welcome to the ANEW Body Insight podcast, where we empower and inspire your journey to optimal health. Hosted by Dr. Supatra Tovar, a clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, fitness expert, and author of "Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life," and Chantal Donnelly, a physical therapist and author of "Settled: How to Find Calm in a Stress-Inducing World."

Join us at City Club Los Angeles as we explore the paths to optimal health with our guests, providing you with the keys to unlock your own wellness journey. Tune in and evolve with us.

Today, we are excited to have Dr. Richard LaBrie with us. Dr. LaBrie is a clinical psychologist based in Pasadena, California, working in private practice and providing psychotherapy to clients dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, identity exploration, self-esteem, grief and loss, creative issues, and life transitions. He was also my postdoc supervisor and has played a crucial role in shaping the psychologist I am today.

Dr. LaBrie has also worked with Salas Solutions as a senior advisor in individual trauma, mass trauma, and behavioral and security issues for the FAA and the Department of Homeland Security. Welcome, Dr. LaBrie, to the City Club in downtown Los Angeles.

Dr. LaBrie has an extensive background in the entertainment industry, having been a writer, director, and film editor. He transitioned to clinical psychology after 35 years in the industry, driven by a desire for deeper, more reliable work. Despite enjoying success in his career, including working on the acclaimed show "Key and Peele," he sought something that matched his personal values and interests.

Inspired by his own positive experiences in therapy and his interest in philosophy, sociology, and the human experience, Dr. LaBrie pursued a doctorate in psychology at the age of 49. He received his license in 2016 and has been practicing since.

Dr. LaBrie's specialties include treating trauma, dissociative identity disorder (DID), grief and loss, and working with professionals and creative individuals. His approach is relational, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and somatic, tailored to each client's unique needs. He emphasizes creating a safe space for clients, often overcoming initial resistance from those hesitant to work with a male therapist.

Dr. LaBrie also shares his self-care strategies, including regular exercise, music, and maintaining a balanced caseload to avoid burnout. Find out more about Dr. LaBrie: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/richard-labrie-pasadena-ca/285229.

Join us next week for the second half of this thought-provoking and insightful interview with Dr. Richard LaBrie. Tune in to the ANEW Body Insight podcast, available on YouTube @my.anew.insight and at anew-insight.com under the ANEW Body Insight podcast tab. Follow us on our socials @my.anew.insight on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Th

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