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Seen & Heard with Dr Cathy Wield - Ep 1 - Person Irresponsible - Boarding School, identity, healing

Summary
In this episode of Seen and Heard, Dr. Cathy Wield speaks with PI, who reflects on her experiences as an ex-boarder and the long-term impact of boarding school on identity, mental health, and personal growth. PI discusses the emotional challenges of boarding school, the isolation many girls experience, and how these early environments shape self-worth well into adulthood. She also shares her powerful journey of recovery, including her endurance walk across America, and highlights the importance of community, connection, and trauma-informed support. This conversation shines a light on the unique pressures faced by women who attended boarding schools and calls for greater understanding and societal change.

Person Irresponsible' s books are available https://www.personirresponsible.com/b...

Key Takeaways
Our early experiences shape identity, self-belief, and emotional wellbeing.
Boarding school often creates isolation, anxiety, and a lack of emotional support.
Transitioning between schools can intensify feelings of instability for ex-boarders.
Boarding school trauma may affect mental health for decades.
Women who boarded often struggle with identity, confidence, and belonging.
Community and connection are essential for healing.
Therapists need trauma-informed awareness of boarding school experiences.
Recovery requires self-reflection, resilience, and ongoing support.
Greater awareness is needed around the long-term impact of boarding school.

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Podcast Chapters
00:00 — Introduction to Seen and Heard
01:15 — PI's Early Life and Education
03:38 — The Impact of Boarding School
07:09 — Transitioning to a New Boarding School
10:52 — Struggles with Identity and Authority
12:27 — Life After Boarding School
15:04 — Career and Personal Achievements
18:22 — Endurance Walk Across America
23:32 — Reflections on Boarding School Experiences
30:40 — Understanding the Long-term Effects
33:30 — The Future of Boarding Schools and Children
34:30 — The Dark Side of Boarding School Culture
38:28 — Unique Challenges for Women and Girls
50:46 — Navigating Trauma and Recovery
59:37 — Empowering Conversations for Healing

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Cathy Wield, daughter of a British diplomat, lived most of her childhood overseas but was educated at boarding schools in the UK. She is a psychiatric survivor, retired A&E doctor and author.

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