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Oh, My Health...There Is Hope!

Dr. Kristen Harrison: Hope, Healing, and Helping the Unhoused

Oh, My Health...There Is Hope!

Jana Short

Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 336 Ratings

🗓️ 3 December 2025

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

"Just give gratitude and have hope and faith that things will be better." - Dr. Kristen Harrison

 

Dr. Kristen Harrison
Dr. Kristen Harrison is a renowned trauma psychologist with over 35 years of experience in studying and treating trauma disorders. She has conducted key research in PTSD at UCLA's Neuropsychiatric Institute and has pursued academic studies at prestigious institutions, including Georgetown University and Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Dr. Harrison has dedicated her career to understanding and supporting those with trauma and mental health challenges. Her commitment to helping others is evident in her personal and professional endeavors, including authoring a book about a formerly unhoused woman named Shauna, who is central to her work and advocacy.

 

Episode Summary:

In this compelling episode of "All My Health, There Is Hope," Jana Short welcomes Dr. Kristen Harrison, a leading trauma psychologist, to share her insights on hope, healing, and the human condition. The episode delves into Dr. Harrison's incredible journey with Shauna, a woman who had been experiencing homelessness for years and has triumphed over adversity with the help of Dr. Harrison's unwavering support. The conversation underscores the vital role of community, human connection, and the power of collective action in addressing the homelessness crisis.

Through the lens of Dr. Harrison's experiences, the episode explores the intersection of mental health and homelessness, emphasizing the importance of individual and community action to create meaningful change. As Dr. Harrison shares her personal story of resilience in overcoming a life-threatening diagnosis, listeners are inspired by accounts of gratitude and perseverance. With an emphasis on practical solutions and grassroots efforts, the discussion highlights ways in which every individual can contribute to the betterment of society. Through Shauna's example of mood walk therapy, the episode further illustrates innovative methods for self-care and healing in the face of mental health challenges.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr. Kristen Harrison's longtime work in trauma psychology has given her unique insights into mental health and homelessness.

  • The power of individual action is significant; small gestures can create impactful ripple effects within communities.

  • Shauna's story demonstrates that personal transformations are possible with the right support and resources.

  • Community-driven efforts and grassroots initiatives can be effective strategies for addressing homelessness.

  • Mental health treatment can take many forms, as illustrated by Shauna's successful use of mood walk therapy.

 

Resources:

 

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Connect with Jana and explore more episodes:
https://www.janashort.com/
https://www.janashort.com/contact/

 

🎶 Show Music: "Hold On" by Amy Gerhartz
https://www.amygerhartz.com/music

Transcript

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0:00.0

You are listening to Oh, My Health, there is Hope podcast.

0:11.4

When your heart is aching and your world is shaking, don't give up.

0:19.0

No, no, don't give up

0:21.6

When your life is fading

0:24.6

From the troubles you're facing

0:27.6

Don't give up

0:29.6

No, no, you're in enough

0:33.6

Hold on

0:35.6

Vote on Good things are gonna come Welcome to the O my health, there is hope

0:47.4

Each episode you'll hear from health experts, major influencers, and other extraordinary people to discuss holistic health,

0:55.4

wellness, and to share their incredible stories with you.

0:58.6

Your host, Janice Short, is a mindset coach, NLP and RTT practitioner, best-selling author,

1:04.4

and creator of Best Holistic Life and Health Influencers Mastermind, working toward changing

1:09.8

the world one health expert at a time.

1:13.1

Aren't you sick and tired of being sick and tired?

1:16.4

Now, here's your host, Janice Short.

1:22.6

Hello, and welcome back to Only Health There is Hope the podcast.

1:30.5

I'm your host, Janice Short, and today our very special guest is Dr. Kristen Harrison.

1:37.0

Let me tell you a little bit about Dr. Harrison.

1:39.9

She has a trauma psychologist for over 35 plus years.

1:43.6

Dr. Harrison has spent her professional career as a psychologist studying and treating trauma disorders.

1:52.6

She has the opportunity to conduct research on PTSD at UCLA, Neuro Psychiatric Institute, as well as study at Georgetown University,

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