Ed Tick’s Mission: Healing PTSD & Soul Wounds in Ukraine and Russia

Over the course of four decades holistic psychotherapist, author, and poet Dr. Ed Tick has dedicated his life to healing the invisible wounds of war. His work transcends borders and conflicts, bringing hope and healing to veterans, trauma survivors, and, most recently, soldiers on both sides of the Ukrainian-Russian war. Through spiritual practices, deep soul work, and ancient traditions, Ed addresses trauma in ways that modern approaches often fail to do. “Trauma is cumulative and transgenerational. Our ancestors’ wounds live inside us, and if we don’t stop and heal, the pain only grows. Healing isn’t just for the present—it’s for the past and future, too.” — Dr. Ed Tick Topics in this Episode: Ed’s innovative approach to preventing and treating PTSD during war, and the challenges he faces working with both Russian and Ukrainian soldiers. The soul-wounding effects of war and the importance of addressing trauma from a spiritual, holistic perspective. How poetry plays a crucial role in healing and reconciliation, particularly through Ed’s book Coming Home in Vietnam. The profound personal connection Ed has with the Russian and Ukrainian conflict, rooted in his family’s history. How Ed’s work with ancient spiritual and healing traditions informs modern approaches to treating PTSD. Links from Episode Dr. Ed Tick’s Website Coming Home in Vietnam Ed’s Books and Publications Contact Ed Tick Social Media and Book-Buying Facebook Linked In Ed Tick Amazon Site for all Books ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Thank you for watching! Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more transformative stories from ‪@howwechangetheworldpodcast‬! Listen & Subscribe to How We Change the World: 🎧 Spotify: ⁠ https://bit.ly/ChangeTheWorld-Spotify 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/ChangeTheWorld-Apple 💻 How We Change The World Website: ⁠https://www.howwechangetheworld.co⁠ How We Change the World is a podcast designed to inspire hope, encourage action, and celebrate progress in the realms of the environment, poverty, health, governance, social justice, education, animal welfare, conservation, self improvement, health, and other pressing issue areas. Tune in to hear in-depth conversations with activists, advocates, and other change makers whose stories of triumph, tragedy, and tenacity will encourage you to explore your own problem-solving potential!