Feb 4, 2025
📌Make sure to check out the book ‘The Ballerina of Auschwitz’
In this special episode of the Drama-Free Healthy
Living podcast, host Jess Cording talks with Dr. Edith Eger, a
renowned psychologist, Holocaust survivor, and author of
bestselling books 'The Choice' and 'The Gift', as well as
'The Ballerina of Auschwitz'.
Joined by her grandson, Jordan Eager, Dr. Eger delves into
her experiences, discussing how understanding and overcoming trauma
can lead to inner strength and a positive mindset.
They touch on the importance of resilience, self-love, and the role
young people play as future ambassadors for peace. The episode also
emphasizes the significance of compassion, forgiveness, and the
power of dreams even in the direst of circumstances.
👉 Dr. Edith Eger BIO
Dr. Edith Eger is an eminent psychologist and one of the few
remaining Holocaust survivors old enough to remember life in the
camps. A colleague of Viktor Frankl, Dr. Edith Eger has worked with
veterans, military personnel, and victims of physical and mental
trauma. She lives in La Jolla, California, and is the author of the
bestselling and award-winning books The Choice and The Gift.
👉Jordan Eger
Jordan Eger is her grandson and collaborator and co-founder of Soul Search, which is the home of Dr. Eger’s online courses. He was the editor of the book.
🖋️ Some key points
(00:00) Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
(02:19) Meet Dr. Edith Eger and Her Grandson Jordan
(02:37) The Journey of Writing 'The Choice' and 'The Ballerina of Auschwitz'
(04:51) Lessons for Young Adults and Future Ambassadors of Peace
(08:19) Understanding and Overcoming Trauma
(10:26) Maintaining a Positive Mindset Post-Trauma
(17:28) Reflections on Compassion and Forgiveness
(20:12) Final Thoughts and Living Well
(22:33) Closing Remarks and Podcast
Disclaimer
🌎 Connect with Dr. Edith Eger
Website https://dreditheger.com/
IG
https://www.instagram.com/dr.editheger/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dreditheger/
🎤 Podcast post-production by Seamless
Multimedia
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