Episode 043: Healing Trauma and Building Confidence With Muay Thai - a podcast by Dr. V

from 2023-05-02T05:00

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In this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, Dr. V is joined by Lynn Murphy Michalopoulos, PhD, and Darnell Andrews, Dr. Lynn delves into trauma and the benefits of Muay Thai in helping women heal from past trauma and the benefits of Muay Thai in helping women heal from past trauma. It provides a sense of control and community, making individuals feel more confident and part of a supportive group.

Darnell Andrews has been practicing the art of Muay Thai and earned his black parajiad under Khun Kru Nakapan Phungephorn of BETA Academy in Washington, DC. After competing in multiple Muay Thai fights himself, he shifted his focus toward coaching. Darnell dedicated 9 of the last 12 years to consistently perfecting his approach to coaching. Darnell’s multifaceted approach allows Darnell to cultivate improvement in his students by guiding them in a highly knowledgeable, technical, and specialized manner.

Tune in to this episode of Office Visits with Dr. V, as Dr. Lynn and Darnell Andrews hope to inspire listeners to try out Muay Thai as a way to release stress and build community while improving your mental health!

[00:00 - 03:35] Opening Segment

Dr. V welcomes Lynn Murphy Michalopoulos, PhD and Darnell Andrews!

Dr. Lynn delves into trauma and the benefits of Muay Thai

- Darnell is a Muay Thai trainer that provides a multifaceted approach to cultivate his students

Muay Thai is a form of martial arts for physical fitness and trauma therapy

[03:36 - 09:12] Muay Thai As A Modality For Healing From Trauma And Building Community

Muay Thai is a great workout that can also teach self-defense

Trauma is a threat to one’s well-being, either to life or sense of self

The two types of traumas: interpersonal and non-interpersonal

Muay Thai can help heal trauma through the bottom-up approach

[09:13 - 18:32] Healing Trauma and Building Confidence With Muay Thai

Incorporating Muay Thai into one’s life can lead to increased confidence and a sense of community

The Muay Thai community is supportive and focused on self-improvement

Setting goals and pushing oneself is important in the community

The importance of finding something one loves and enjoys for overall well-being

[18:33 – 41:58] Closing Segment

Dr. Lynn and Darnell Andrews hopes to inspires listeners to try out Muay Thai as a way to release stress and build community while improving your mental health!

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Tweetable Quotes

“Working with other women who have also experienced trauma and you're in a fun environment, you're doing something satisfying, and you know that you have something in common. I feel like it has the potential to be really powerful.” - Lynn Murphy Michalopoulos, PhD

“The biggest, hardest thing to do is to grab that handle and open that door and walk through it. Here you come in, get that out and totally be a different person for the rest of the day, not only get yourself in shape but build the confidence and protect yourself in the future.” - Darnell Andrews

“It’s relationships, it's a community that also contributes to your health… Maybe it is not yoga, it's not Pilates, it's not running, but I want to introduce people to other forms of physical activity that could improve their overall well-being.” - Dr. V

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Website: Moving Well Project

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Website: D. Andrews Thai Boxing

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LinkedIn: David Andrews

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