Unconventional Healing ft. Dr. Rebecca Nicholson

Ready to have your mind blown? In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Nicholson turns the battlefield of conflict into a playground of transformation. She reveals how spiritual experiences can flip the script on warfare and mend our fractured human spirit, all while keeping things intriguingly unexpected. Get ready to uncover the secret sauce behind unconventional healing—diving deep into the hidden dynamics of moral injury, operator syndrome, and AI’s unexpected role in our ever-growing loneliness. Spicy!

Key Topics Discussed:
 • Dr. Rebecca Nicholson’s groundbreaking work at the crossroads of spirituality and conflict.
 • How spiritual experiences can alter the psyche of military personnel and reshape traditional warfare narratives.
 • The rise of AI in human relationships and its impact on loneliness and grief.
 • Exploring moral injury and operator syndrome as catalysts for change.
 • The power of communication and empathy in resolving deep-seated conflicts.
 • Unconventional healing methods—including spiritual communication—as a remedy for existential crises.
 • Embracing diverse cultural practices in the journey toward reconciliation and healing.

Cool Quotes:
 • “In unconventional warfare, you need unconventional healing.”
 • “Ignore the spiritual dimension at your own peril.”

Resources and Links:
 • Dr. Rebecca Nicholson's podcast episode on Arms Dealers, Ancestors, 
and Trauma Healing: The Traditional Liberian Mourning Feast: 
https://theconflictdoctor.buzzsprout.com/1825605/episodes/11307793-arms-dealers-ancestors-and-trauma-healing-the-traditional-liberian-mourning-feast
 • Operator Syndrome by Chris Frueh:
https://chrisfrueh.com/operator-syndrome/ 
 • What online offline convergence means for the future of conflict by Sean Guillory:
https://information-professionals.org/what-online-offline-convergence-means-for-the-future-of-conflict/ 
 • The cognitive domain is where ghosts are real by Sean Guillory:
https://information-professionals.org/the-cognitive-domain-is-where-ghosts-are-real/
 • Contact Information: [e-mail]

Follow Dr. Rebecca Nicholson: 
 • Dr. Rebecca Nicholson’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheConflictDoctor

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