Challenges and Advocacy in Trauma Care with Dr Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri on The Healers Café with Manon Bolliger

In this episode of The Healers Café, Manon Bolliger, FCAH, RBHT (facilitator and retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice) speaks to Dr. Mala who describes her recovery program, which integrated Western psychological theories with Eastern holistic approaches like yoga and meditation.

 

For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/dr-mala  

 

Highlights from today's episode include:

Dr. Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri shares her experiences working with the military, focusing on pain management, PTSD, and TBI, and the challenges of providing long-term care in a return-to-duty culture.

Dr. Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri explains that pain is a survival skill and that treating pain requires addressing the underlying causes, whether physical or emotional. She emphasizes the need for providers and patients to engage in a process of "why" to uncover the root causes of pain and trauma. 

Manon Bolliger reflects on the importance of honoring one's true nature and using creative and holistic expressions to heal from trauma, emphasizing the role of the body in soul expression.

 

ABOUT DR MALA:

Dr. Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work with trauma survivors. As a trauma survivor herself, her approach is deeply informed by lived experience, creating a unique bridge between clinical knowledge and authentic empathy.

A respected authority in Traumatic Brain Injury, TBI, PTSD, and Military Psychology, Dr. Mala has pioneered integrative treatment approaches that address the complex interplay between physical trauma and psychological healing. Her multidisciplinary background spans Rehabilitative Therapy, Marriage & Family Psychology, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology, allowing her to create holistic recovery pathways for diverse populations.

Dr. Mala’s practice transcends traditional boundaries, serving military personnel, executives, political figures, rural communities, native populations, LGBTQ+ individuals, professional athletes, and families in crisis. Through her powerful speaking engagements, she transforms personal triumph over trauma into inspiration for others on their healing journey.