Chitty Chats with Stacy

In this interview, Stacy talks with Brian Post, a mental health professional focused on the importance of love and self-reflection in helping adoptive families and individuals struggling with trauma. Over their conversation, Stacy and Brian discuss the foundational principles of his work including his stress model — the idea that all behavior is a reaction to stress, compounded by either fear or love. Brian emphasizes the importance of clinicians doing personal reflective work to best support their patients and shares his experiences. They discuss the lasting impact of love and relationships in the field of mental health, touching on generational trauma, parental influence, and the future of mental health. Brian also gives insights into his personal methods of self-care and maintaining his emotional and physical health.

00:54 Getting to Know Brian Post
02:50 Brian's Journey and Impact
04:19 The Importance of Hope and Vision
05:36 The Power of Showing Up
08:04 The Challenges of Teaching and Training
10:18 The Stress Model and Its Application
12:47 The Role of Love in Healing
15:25 The Importance of Self-Work
23:39 The Impact of Generational Trauma
31:15 Self-Care and Personal Relationships