Overcoming Trauma: The Brain and Body's Response to Stress w/

In this episode of The Table With Anthony ONeal, Dr.Anita joins to talk about the importance of healing after trauma. She is recognized for her ground-breaking work at the intersection of mental health, faith, and culture. This versatile and dynamic speaker is bringing mental health and illness to the forefront in communities of faith and strengthening racial unity in body of Christ.
📖 Pre-Order Dr.Anita's NewBook! : amzn.to/3Zm7mjQ
*This show is sponsored and brought to you by Better Help!*
Mentioned On Today's Show:
🤝 Better Help: anthonyoneal.com/betterhelp
🤝 Ethos Life Insurance: anthonyoneal.com/ethos
🤝Dr. Anita: / dranitaphillips
Checkout My Network Partners:
🤝Bethel Tech: anthonyoneal.com/bethel
🤝 Churchill: www.anthonyoneal.com/churchill
🤝 Better Help: anthonyoneal.com/betterhelp
🤝The Personal Brand Masterclass: anthonyoneal.com/masterclass
My Online Course For Singles:
💻 The Singles Blueprint: blueprint.anthonyoneal.com
RECOMMENDED Reading
📔 Debt Free Degree: amzn.to/3jA8GfR
📓 Destroy Your Student Loan Debt: amzn.to/3uG5wNQ
📓 Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less: amzn.to/37iUUf1
📘 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: amzn.to/3uEiKdW
🎙 Listen to the show
iTunes: apple.co/2Wb2FhG
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/1DnGlzL...
GET IN TOUCH
🌍 My website - www.AnthonyONeal.com
🌍 Advertise With Me - [e-mail]
Connect with Dr.Anita!
KZbin: ‪@DrAnitaPhillips‬
Instagram: / dranitaphillips
Website: www.anitaphillips.com
Connect with Me!
Instagram: @anthonyoneal
Facebook: @anthonyoneal
Who I AM:
Hey, fam! I’m Anthony and I’m here to help you discover your authentic self and achieve spiritual, financial, and mental freedom. I know what it’s like to be in debt and homeless - I’ve been there. But with the grace of God, I was able to turn my life around and I’m now helping others to do the same.
Join me on my KZbin channel and let’s start this journey together. I’ll share my experiences, tips, and tools to help you achieve success and become debt-free. Plus, you can follow me on Instagram @AnthonyONeal and visit anthonyoneal.com for more resources and help.
Subscribe now and join the AO fam! Let’s get to it!
Have A Questions You Would Like Asked On The Show:
Tweet me @anthonyoneal or email me at [e-mail]. If your question is long, I might not read it, just being honest. 😁
Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links, which means I may get a commission if you purchase. However, none of the fees of these resources have been increased to compensate me. In fact, many of these have given me special discounts that I get to extend to you! 😉

[@Justsayingthat]

Prayer is a weapon, therapy is a strategy !!!

[@anthonyoneal]

One of my favorite moments!!

[@miamya8510]

THAT Part!

[@marvalousmarva9539]

That was a whole word!!🔥

[@AngelWarfield]

Love love love this ! Amen sis ! ❤

[@taylored8819]

Need to be on a shirt!!

[@angelacunningham8153]

“A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:13

[@Familyandmuscle]

She is amazing. I read a book called it didn’t start with you. Trauma is definitely passed down through generations.

[@beemonique8466]

Yes indeed. Generational. My Mom passed in October and she was a major source of my anxiety- So said to say. I loved her although it was hard to love her. Unfortunately, she was very manipulative and toxic. I knew that she went through lots of toxicity and generational curses and never really overcame it, nor broke the cycles. We talked and I would ask her to try doing things differently but, she would just get sarcastic with me and defensive. I was her only daughter. I have two brothers who were of no help during her decline. It was very emotional and hard to watch her decline and eventually pass away. It took a toll on me. I suffer with anxiety now, well actually from years before but, I didn't identify with it because, yes I thought that I could fix it myself. I'm now in therapy and I talk to God daily, several times during the day. She passed away without telling her children things that we really should have known- even as kids. I forgave her and I told her. It makes me sad to think about it or her. Life is hard and we dont have the tools, that's why therapy is great, but God is Amazing!

[@williewhite169]

Bee Monique Willie White 1 second ago You do have the tools. You were born with them. You just have to activate the tools and power that’s lying dormant in you. It sounds like your mother was a sociopathic narcissist. A therapist specializing in such disorder may have helped you to effectively deal with your mother. What you refer to as generational curses are environmental, social, cultural, and psychological learned behavior. The entire concept of generational curses is not scriptural and not supported by the Bible. The term generational curses is a term created by Pentecostal doctrine. Neither this term nor the theology associated with it is found in the Bible. In other words, you are being bound by erroneous doctrine. Numbers 14:18 states, “The Lord is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, forgiving iniquity and transgression, but he will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, to the third and the fourth generation.” However God was speaking to “ the guilty” and this verse is solely applicable to Israel that had continuously sought after Egyptian gods. This verse is not applicable to born again believers. There is a trend in the church today to try to blame every sin and problem on some sort of generational curse. This is not biblical. God’s warning to visit iniquity on future generations is part of the Old Testament Law. A generational curse was a consequence for a specific nation (Israel) for a specific sin (idolatry). The history books of the Old Testament (especially Judges) contain the record of this divine punishment meted out. Ezekiel 18 makes it clear that God holds each individual responsible for his or her own sin. Verses 1 through 4 say, “The word of the Lord came to me: ‘What do you people mean by quoting this proverb about the land of Israel: “The parents eat sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge”? As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, you will no longer quote this proverb in Israel. For everyone belongs to me, the parent as well as the child-both alike belong to me. The one who sins is the one who will die.’” It’s not too late for you to get into therapy.

[@jenniferjackson7054]

​@@williewhite169I have a genuine question for you. Can you explain how some people repeat certain acts of sin as their fathers or mothers if they never knew them or were even told anything about them if there is no such thing as generational curses? I'm really curious because I hear conflicting messages and have wondered how is that possible if it's not a generational curse.

[@toshiaowens3765]

Omg yeeeeesssss I’m reading that book now and baaaaabbbyyyyy this book had me crying out to my moms spirit once I read the DNA chapter and then I went over my moms trauma of her losing her mom at a early age. She didn’t know of depression and trauma 😢no real drs as today to help you deal and heal. Her trauma is in my DNA then me longer when I was 11 yrs old and she was 39 yrs old and died of lung cancer…. I’m 55yrs old now and I’m still healing to this day. The older I get the harder it gets of me missing her and my dad they died 2yrs apart. But that book 😮really is the TRUTH!!!

[@virginiaboone897]

She's such a force!! Academically and Scriptually...brilliant!!! I love Dr. ANITA ❤

[@NYKIRA]

"we're asking our bodies to hold our pain for us" this is so true! often trapped energy gets stored in the hips and other joint areas as emotional stress can manifest physically 💛

[@anthonyoneal]

So good!

[@onecharitywalker]

So incredibly true!

[@kelleymclean2432]

This resonated with me because I’ve been having lower back and hip pain and I just asked my chiropractor this week if she thought it was stress related cuz whew this season 😩

[@tonyascreativespace3067]

Yes she explained generational trauma so perfectly!

[@CoachDeBora]

I'm so glad to see black folks talking about emotions and trauma, it's so desperately needed. "If it's hysterical, it's probably historical" is so spot on. I've been on a journey to heal my emotions for decades now, consequently, I get triggered a whole lot less. This was a delicious conversation. Thank you.

[@Webbgurl2000]

Same here! We’ve been through too much not to get the help we need

[@weovercome]

I love Dr. Anita. I was raised COGIC and an a PK..I love science and always have. To see science and spiritually unified feels like home. Everything that we know about science comes from God. Not everything is a demon. We have to agree with and partner with God for the healing of our souls

[@anthonyoneal]

love this!

[@keeshaj6631]

I agree Amen.

[@uniquelyshellz]

This talk was a blessing. I want to say thank you Mr. Oneal and Dr Anita Phillip for this powerful talk on overcoming trauma and healing.

[@anthonyoneal]

Our pleasure!!

[@pamelapritchett6579]

I joyfully wear my" Prayer is a Weapon, Therapy is a Strategy" hoodie and shirt. I wear them to church service and in my community because I know I've become a more effective witness for Christ as my heart has healed.

[@love_TayP]

Dr ANIIITTAAAAA ON AO?!?! This is how you know youre aligned with the RIGHT creators. #WE❤

[@tonyascreativespace3067]

Guard your heart with all diligence for out of it flows the issues of life!

[@susanakaan810]

Forgiveness is part of the healing process, you heal faster

[@anthonyoneal]

You've go that right!

[@chloelageaux769]

I absolutely love this episode!! Yes! Jesus and a therapist!

[@anthonyoneal]

Amen to that!

[@kathlynbarnes8236]

Thank YOU AS for this particular interview. We as a people REALLY need this Therapy more than we know! Please do more like this! We need rebuilding from the traumas of wrong teachings from historically, Spiritually, emotionally and physically. Thank you Dr. Anita may God continually bless you as you bless us.❤

[@trinitygillings5380]

Every person suffering mentally and physically I pray healing for you and Jesus Christ name...

[@coraneal4710]

Amen ; It begins in the Heart; That is where the enemy use others to attack you in the Heart.[feelings].

[@pernethyiaharmon2245]

I just had this same conversation with my family, after watching some episodes of Kindred… it reminded me of how much of this is passed on genetically. Trying to tell someone to forgive quickly is depriving them of the main source to help them forgive - HEAL. And I’m the video the dr expressed how close slavery still is in terms of generation. I just shared this thought with my family as well. We are still emotionally responsive to trauma that is being experienced daily internally and genetically. It’s being left unrecognized and deemed as normal while be labeled as a mental illness or disease. Wow! This is the most powerful interview yet…. 👏🏾

[@theTrend7]

This was an excellent video. Thank you for having the Dr on. For too long we have gone by the motto of keeping your business to yourself,and dealing with our issues ourselves. There is no shame in therapy or talking to the RIGHT people when your in mental distress

[@pamelaclark6715]

In the church world we need this!!!

[@llcoolg52001]

“Science is catching up with scriptures” 👍🏽💯🎯

[@kimbunting3229]

Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks

[@a_kayreports]

This was very powerful, the "want to want to" prayer is so important. God will always meet us where we are but we also need to be honest with him in prayer sometimes we don't want to forgive but He will give us the desire to let go when we ask Him 🙏🏽

[@singlemomslevelup208]

I love Dr. Anita Philips!!❤️ She gives me the understanding and words for the journey that I am on!!🔥🔥🌞

[@CrystalInLove]

This has been one of my favorite episodes.

[@vanesaedmond7764]

I salute you @Anthony O’Neal . Your channel is so informative and your guess brings a lot of good value to us .

[@anthonyoneal]

Our Pleasure! Glad you are finding value!

[@trinitygillings5380]

YES THANK U SOOOOOO MUCH BRO>>

[@blkyogi999]

LPC/S here… much respect for Dr .Anita, very wise, intelligent and articulate. Thanks for bringing her on AO… but I must add this: Trauma never disappears so our bodies work to hold, heal and repair Trauma. My belief is that we hold on to trauma far too long before seeking help… Trauma redirects pathways in our brain, reshapes our heart and can eat us alive if left untreated. Trauma in our body alarms us, it gets our attention but timing is Everything!!! Your trauma can be a ticking time bomb…. Get the help you need before the Trauma. Truth be told.. Trauma can and will kill us!!!

[@250mil]

I’m a black male soon to be 46 . I’ve seen a few counselors and I recently started seeing a new one that I really like but I feel like I’m not really expressing the weight of trauma on me and it’s weighing on my beautiful family when they constantly see me in a depressed/anxious state. Any advice on how I can really express it to my counselor? Thank you in advance.

[@blkyogi999]

⁠@@250milthanks for your reply. If you can’t be transparent with your Therapist, the space may not be in alignment with the safe space needed for youto be open. Begin journaling or just writing down your trauma and show it to your therapist and say.. “I need you to read this because this is what I want to start working on”…. If the Therapist ignores you and has their own agenda… Find a new therapist. I pray this helps 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@amieednunz5908]

WOW this is such an amazing episode...that prayer "God I want to Want to forgive , i want to release I want to ...🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻"

[@anthonyoneal]

That was dope wasn't it! Definitely added that to my prayer arsenal!

[@DrDebTheHow2LoveMaster]

So true: it's not just what you are eating; it's what's eating you. So to stop eating pork, sugar, or carbs is NOT enough for systemic healing. The body, mind/spirit work in concert to produce whatever shows up in our lives. Also, if trauma is in our bodies due to the trauma of our ancestors, we begin the journey of life miles behind where we would have been had the trauma even slighty less defeating. How do we begin to heal wounds we don't know exists? Therapy, of course. I guess I'm impatient with the journey. We've been in the place so long.

[@FullyLovingYourself]

I came here to share your page with a friend and seen you interviews Dr Anita! She PREACHED DOWN at the Hope Revival last week and this is RIGHT on time!!!

[@karayourrealtorwhitesell]

I LOVE this woman! I was first introduced to her at a Bishop T.D. Jakes ILS Conference. She’s so insightful and loving.

[@jinajames3525]

The best interview!!! Thanks for getting our minds (heart) and money right AO. KEEP IT UP. I just saw Dr. Anita at The Hope Tour with Sarah Jakes Roberts and before that I had never heard of her. Thanks bro for having this jewel on the show. She has a heart for the people.

[@anthonyoneal]

Yes Dr. Anita is awesome! Glad you enjoyed!

[@lisajackson3743]

Fantastic episode, I will be picking up Dr. Anita’s book. Appreciate your vulnerability AO. Sorry you had that pain, but glad you’re using it to help people.

[@thebossladiesroundtablepod2917]

I loved this show. The heart is where healing begins I truly believe this

[@spm9130]

I couldn’t hold my tears 😭 this episode made me go back to my pain and I felt its rawness. I wake up and choose forgiveness everyday but honestly I am hurting inside especially because what happened to me was so gross and unfair in many ways. Yet I am unable to tell my story because of the environment where I am which makes it difficult to. I’m stuck there while my abusive ex is getting all the support and kindness from the church and other Christians.

[@anthonyoneal]

Love this!

[@AwesomeMe47]

🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@lovefelix1566]

Sending love and prayer your way. Praying you find a strong supportive circle and get a faith based counselor/therapist. Better days are ahead.

[@amart1086]

I understand

[@jazminlinette]

I love Dr.Anita Phillips she’s amazing.

[@anthonyoneal]

I would have to agree!!

[@Rosilinnash]

I love how she is in relationship with God working to ground us in heart, mind, and the body. I first learners that the reason I am able to live or forgive is because he first loved me. Knowing how God treats me allows me to remember to treat others the same way. She is very wise in the word and the wold- the best combination there is. Be in the world but not of the world takes a lot of work mentally because it spirit principle!!

[@llcoolg52001]

Love this conversation!👏🏽👏🏽 💯 🎯 Our minds can translate to body symptoms as what is known as Psychosomatic disorder Therefore, if our minds are unhealthy, our bodies will be too

[@angelahicks7897]

Absolutely love this woman

[@singlemomslevelup208]

I just connected with BetterHelp and got assigned a therapist!!❤️ This will be my first experience one on one with a licensed therapist.

[@hopesingleton]

Anthony...I salute you! I have seen a few of your videos before, but today, I became a fan! I am at such a crucial point in my life where I am in emotional crisis and pain because I am running toward a better life and feel like I'm burning everything down in the process. My finances are negative. My relationships are all over the place. I don't want to prolong this post. So, I'll just say...thank you for doing this episode. I believe this is what I needed right now! God bless your ministry.

[@LLK7962]

Very astute and sage advice regarding forgiveness!

[@camcamlady8068]

This woman is gold. This podcast is gold. Thank you for this information.

[@theresamalsbury2140]

Pray for my grand children they have mental issues to girls and 3 boys two of them in meds. Ages 15_17 for healing they are in tpy.

[@zsmith7590]

May God continue to bless them in all they do, may he heal them in all areas of their mind, body and soul. Amen 🙏🏾

[@saniquecooper9434]

I need prayer for my daughter as well. Her mind is not at ease. Pray her up please.

[@TheFigureNyne]

This is exactly what I am looking or in a therapist! Yah ended my last therapy sessions, because that therapist was not a good fit and I thought the person could be but Yah said they was not and the truth is they were not. I pray that one day I can find someone similar to dr Phillips that I can heal. Thank You for steering towards this video today, I have some renewed hope.

[@jonross5899]

Amen, precious Jesus. Thank you so much Anita

[@V-6700]

Thank u for having this conversation Anthony 💓 Do u have information on an emotional coach

[@Iamnewchapter]

Yes she is correct you have to listen to your feelings. Oooo both of you powerful message. I needed to hear this.

[@shaundramiller6448]

A Serious God Approved Connection With God Makes Prayer EVERYTHING!

[@franciscaampratwum8397]

AO's reactions though 🤣 😂 This was so so good 👍

[@anthonyoneal]

🤣🤣 she was teaching good fam!!

[@Iamnewchapter]

Ooooowee she is deep in the mind.

[@IreneFinch-tw2hc]

Forgiving My Abuser Was Not Easy But It Took The Holy Spirit Work To Connect & Heal.

[@lhallmbp8914]

This is one of the best episodes, if not the best episode I have seen. Wonderful. Thank You!

[@anthonyoneal]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@beautifullyblessedpatricia9498]

This was so Powerful and helpful 🙏🏽❤️... Thank you both for a much needed episode.

[@anthonyoneal]

So glad!

[@corneliacurtissmith6373]

Thank you for this segment on mental health. This is I needed to get me back to my mental health journey.

[@shakeyabritton4494]

This episode is a answer prayer for me!Thank you❤

[@robynoneal628]

In scripture, mind, is most often referencing the heart. This was so well. Great subject! Thanks much.

[@BeforeYouGoPro]

Prayer is a Weapon. Therapy is a Strategy!

[@anthonyoneal]

That was one of my favorite parts!!

[@BeforeYouGoPro]

@@anthonyoneal I'll be on the show one day soon. Just keeping my head down and grinding now. You and your show are necessary brotha. Keep pushin!

[@AbenaAsamoa]

The Books, "The Body Keeps the Score" by Van Der Kolk & "It Didn't Start with You" by Mark Wolynn are good books.

[@NevermindYall]

****As well, I believe that your Parent/relative that CONSTANTLY talks about their trauma, our trauma, xyz’s trauma, and constantly keeps the traumas of the past alive, well, and present by CONSTANTLY revisiting it (and revisiting it with such emotion that it breaks them down, which then changes the atmosphere in the home) traumatizes the person/child who is surrounded by and ‘interacting’ with it daily through the parent…I believe that is equally (if not more) a contributing factor to depression as is what ‘ends up in our dna’

[@Webbgurl2000]

That’s part of complex ptsd. People who keep talking about the trauma can’t help it. It’s part of the mind trying to make sense of what has happened to them.

[@Angela-il4td]

Love this so much!! I feel like another obstacle is actually finding a therapist that is beneficial for your healing. Due to the level of vulnerability needed in therapy, I always tried to seek out counsel that believed that the authority of the Bible is supreme. This is daunting to say the least, so I am thankful for these resources!!

[@Webbgurl2000]

Better Help can put you in touch with a Christian therapist

[@godchild474]

You have blessed me with your ministry

[@carolben-davies3659]

I love his reactions because I’m over here like that too lol 🤯 so absolutely grateful for her blending theology and science. It was always there but the way she breaks it down for such a time as this is nothing but God! Get her book read it and listen to it!! The Garden Within! It’s a blessing!

[@StarCoachStephanie]

Your skin is glowing Anthony. I see your healing. May you continue with more success ❤🎉

[@lcorellegreen8833]

She is so on point

[@shywonderful81]

She’s such a treat!! I always walk away feeling nurtured, empowered, & wiser. ❤️💜🦋

[@TheWellnessAbbey]

Thank you, Dr. Anita. Can't wait to finish the book and the wisdom she shares about our nervous system is powerful ❤

[@Bombshell1]

MY FAVORITE SHOW TO DATE!!!!!!!! ROUND OF APPLAUSE 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 DEFINITELY buying her book!!!!

[@Benedictkayo-zp8rd]

Yes yesssss,, @dranita Prayers is a Weapon and therapy is a Strategy 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 Hallelujah hallelujah, Glory to God

[@Deeyarah]

Omg she is amazing! An absolute beauty.

[@pittypat6321]

Awesome Dr. Anita. Thanks AO👏🏾👏🏾

[@anthonyoneal]

Welcome 😊!

[@Iamnewchapter]

Wow 26 years. Congrats

[@ouranoswealthgroup7042]

Deeply enjoying ‘the Garden Within’. 🙏🏾👑🏁

[@Francis_T]

This is so goooooooood!!!! I need to watch this again!

[@sljcsu]

The Bible does say that prayer without works is dead. I dont think God will be mad if you pray & work on getting some mental health help, too.

[@anthonyoneal]

"Prayer is a Weapon. Therapy is a Strategy!"

[@tigermomk]

Amen

[@kimberlyturner820]

This was too good.

[@melindaanderson5207]

Excellent Podcast!!!

[@tiannaquammie7701]

Profound! Want to want to..... allow the feeling of offense in the body, feel it and ask God to meet you there to release it. That hit Different. Thank you Dr Anita God Bless you. Ps ordering the book

[@naibunty8909]

Waw. That study with the Halocaust survivors offspring was so profound. It really helps to solidify the Biblical theory of Generational curses

[@ShirleyAnnPetrillo-oj7sc]

War Veterans get traumatized too. They suffer + Spouse + Children.

[@kendra1908]

This is blessing my whole life! Whew! So many nuggets dropped! 🙌🏾

[@jmladygodsgrace2788]

@14:50-15:20. Yes!!! 😢❤😊 Thank you God, that you are near to me.

[@margerydoekhi9983]

Super powerful and needed to hear this.

[@toprosperingod]

This totally BLESSED me!!!🧡💕🔥🔥

[@KC-ij1xn]

Great interview!

[@anthonyoneal]

Thanks for watching!

[@ezraesther620]

Am loved how smart this lady is ❤she is amazing

[@Iamnewchapter]

Jesus was in pain but stilll powerful ooooooweeee

[@DrDebTheHow2LoveMaster]

Thank you Dr. Phillips for being the voice of menatl health coupled with spiritual healing. For such a time as THIS.

[@be.amazingkelly]

THAT intro is 💥💥💥

[@anthonyoneal]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@veelove2226]

This video just blessed me tremendously! Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@ednahbiwot3038]

I am thankful I came across this channel at the right time! God knows I needed help concerning mental and emotional pain and getting back my health

[@akosuamroney]

I know God bought me hear because I am dealing with something very heavy. I needed to hear the part about forgiveness.

[@DraVoz]

Wow! Thank you for this!

[@janineanthony8899]

She is amazing! This episode blessed me indeed!!💕🙏🏾

[@Mrs_Davis]

Good morning All. 🙋🏾‍♀️Thank you Dr. Phillips ❤️❤️❤️. Much appreciation for your insight and knowledge. Blessings

[@anthonyoneal]

Dr. Anitia is amazing! We have to have her on again!

[@GodsChild77_]

Better help doesn't take insurance. Already downloaded Dr Anita's book tho. I'm excited!!

[@rowenatrim2000]

Thank you Dr Phillips. You have helped me so much. I want to want to.

[@bev6171]

Thank Anthony and Dr. Phillips. This conversation is so much needed.

[@wendybrewster3935]

Forgiving, Thank You so much for this.

[@christinalovegodcottrell1085]

I absolutely love this guy. He is so uplifting, powerful, and authentic. God is truly using you. My sincerest THANK YOU...

[@reinhardtwaldeck2235]

Thank you 💞 y'all got me feeling better 🥰. people 🤔 your sick if you go see a therapist used to be me 😅