Lessons From Auschwitz, Finding Happiness, Overcoming Trauma - Inside the Inspired w/ Dr. Edith Eger

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Holocaust Survivor, New York Times Best Selling Author, and protege of Viktor Franks, Dr. Edith Eger. We discuss her unique perspective on happiness and where it comes from, how to overcome the trauma of your past and learn from it, her experience in the Auschwitz concentration camp, and more.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:11 Happiness Comes From Within

1:29 Dependency Breeds Depression

2:12 Learning to Find Happiness From Within

3:09 Survivor Vs Victim Personality

5:12 How to Build Confidence to Make Decisions

7:32 Intelligence Vs. Wisdom

9:16 How Did Jonathan Discover Dr. Eger

10:20 How Can People Live Through Trauma?

11:04 How to Make Better Choices

15:04 Working with Viktor Frankl

17:24 Dr. Eger’s Realizations at Auschwitz

18:16 What Keeps Dr. Eger Motivated?

19:44 Advice For Young People

20:30 The Importance of Empathy

21:13 The Power of Hope

22:47 Learn From The Past

26:27 Look at Your Trauma As A Gift?

27:39 Crucial Parenting Tip

29:09 Problems in Poor Neighborhood Schools

29:48 Dr. Eger’s Next Book For Young Adults

30:57 How to Improve Yourself

31:30 How Do We Change Our Mindset?

32:49 Start Writing Your Own Book

34:19 The Importance of Living in the Present

35:37 Auschwitz Taught Dr. Eger This

37:02 Jonathan’s Message to Dr. Eger

38:58 Dr. Eger’s Advice to Future Self

41:09 How to Connect With Dr. Eger