Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Professor George Bonanno is one of the world's leading researchers on resilience, trauma and bereavement. For more than three decades, his work has challenged some of psychology's most widely held assumptions about how people respond to adversity.
In this clip, Professor Bonanno examines one of the most debated ideas in modern psychology: the belief that traumatic experiences can remain hidden for years, silently shaping our thoughts, emotions and behaviour.
Drawing on decades of scientific research, he explains why he believes the evidence does not support the notion of "hidden trauma", discusses what memories of traumatic events actually look like, and explores how popular ideas about trauma can diverge from the empirical literature.
Watch the full conversation with Professor George Bonanno on The Freedom Pact Podcast here: youtube.com/watch?v=y95yLyzZexI
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Professor George Bonanno is one of the world's leading researchers on resilience, trauma and bereavement. For more than three decades, his work has challenged some of psychology's most widely held assumptions about how people respond to adversity.
In this clip, Professor Bonanno examines one of the most debated ideas in modern psychology: the belief that traumatic experiences can remain hidden for years, silently shaping our thoughts, emotions and behaviour.
Drawing on decades of scientific research, he explains why he believes the evidence does not support the notion of "hidden trauma", discusses what memories of traumatic events actually look like, and explores how popular ideas about trauma can diverge from the empirical literature.
Watch the full conversation with Professor George Bonanno on The Freedom Pact Podcast here: youtube.com/watch?v=y95yLyzZexI
Connect with us:
freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)
@freedompactpod - Instagram
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Disclaimer: The Freedom Pact Podcast is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to constitute, nor should it be relied upon as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. Listeners should not disregard, delay, or substitute professional medical advice because of information discussed on the podcast or associated materials.
