Good & Evil: Trauma, Addiction & the Dual Brain

19/09/2025 44 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2
Good & Evil: Trauma, Addiction & the Dual Brain

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What if “good” and “evil” are brain-side switches you can influence—shifting cravings, fear, and moral choices in real time?Award-winning host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Fred Schiffer, MD (Dual Brain Psychology) to unpack how trauma, addiction, and morality play out across the brain’s two hemispheres. From LED forehead stimulation and eye-covering techniques to the realities of buprenorphine/Suboxone withdrawal and a fentanyl study in progress, Dr. Schiffer explains practical, research-driven ways to reduce cravings, calm panic, and rebuild self-trust—without oversimplifying “good vs. evil.”You’ll learn:Why one brain side can push harm while the other seeks healingHow trauma + humiliation wire “good/evil” narratives we live bySimple hemisphere activation tactics to lower fear and cravingsWhat Dr. Schiffer’s fentanyl and LED work suggests about recoverySafer ways to think about Suboxone tapering and withdrawal anxiety (education only)🎧 If you’ve wrestled with anxiety, cravings, or the weight of moral injury—this conversation offers science, nuance, and hope. Educational content only. This is not medical advice; consult your clinician for personal care.🔗 Stay Connected with Dr. Fredric Schiffer:🌐Website: dualbrainpsychology.com📖 Grab his book: Good-bye Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, and PTSD📸 Instagram: @dr.fredschiffer🐦 Twitter/X: @DrFredSchiffer▶️ YouTube: @Dr.FredSchiffer📘 Facebook: Fredric Schiffer, MD💼 LinkedIn: Fredric Schiffer, MDResearch papers: Fredric Schiffer on ResearchGate