Dr. Curt Thompson on The Formation of Hope: Suffering, Connection, and Healing

Up Until Now with Kristen Hallinan: Healing | Redemption | Hope

What if hope isn’t just something we stumble upon, but something we *form*—especially in the midst of suffering?

In this episode, Dr. Curt Thompson weaves together neuroscience, faith, and the power of relationships to reveal how hope is shaped through connection, storytelling, and the repair of emotional wounds.

Tune in to this powerful episode to hear:

· Why we must sense *and* make sense of our experiences

· How storytelling can help us better understand our emotions

· Why attachment is so important in the formation of hope

· How community plays a crucial role in healing

Listen in now to discover how our deepest struggles can become the very place where hope takes root!

More about Dr. Curt:

Inspired by deep compassion for others and informed from a Christian perspective, psychiatrist Curt Thompson shares fresh insights and practical applications for developing more authentic relationships and fully experiencing our deepest longing: to be known.

With a considerable dose of warmth (and surprising measure of humor), Curt weaves together an understanding of interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) and a Christian view of what it means to be human — to educate and encourage others as they seek to fulfill their intrinsic desire to feel known, valued and connected. He understands that deep, authentic relationships are essential to experiencing a healthier, more purposeful life — but the only way to realize this is to begin telling our stories more truly.

Curt’s unique insights about how the brain affects and processes relationships help people discover a fresh perspective and practical applications to foster healthy and vibrant lives, allowing them to get unstuck and move toward the next beautiful thing they’re being called to make.

Through his workshops, speaking engagements, books, organizational consulting, private clinical practice and other platforms, he helps people process their longings, grief, identity, purpose, perspective of God and perspective of humanity, inviting them to engage more authentically with their own stories and their relationships. Only then can they can feel truly known and connected and live into the meaningful reality they desire to create.

Curt and his wife, Phyllis, live outside of Washington DC and have two adult children.

LINKS:

Get Dr. Curt's book, The Deepest Place: HERE

Connect with Dr. Curt on Instagram: HERE

Find Dr. Curt's Podcast, Being Known: HERE

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