Can Wounds Lead to Wisdom?: How to effectively deal with trauma | Special Guest: Dr. Allen Berger

23/08/2023 1h 24min
Can Wounds Lead to Wisdom?: How to effectively deal with trauma | Special Guest: Dr. Allen Berger

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Episode Synopsis

1. How does the brain's response to trauma contribute to the challenges of overcoming its effects? 2. What role do early life experiences play in shaping an individual's ability to cope with and heal from trauma? 3. How can the physiological and psychological imprints of trauma make it difficult to fully process and move forward? 4. Are there certain types of trauma that tend to be more resistant to healing than others? What factors contribute to this? 5. How do cultural and societal attitudes toward trauma impact an individual's willingness to confront and overcome it? 6. Can the fear of re-traumatization influence an individual's hesitation to engage in the healing process? 7. In what ways can the body's stress response system hinder the ability to process and overcome traumatic experiences? 8. How might the fragmentation of memory related to trauma impede the process of integration and healing? 9. What role does shame and self-blame play in making it difficult for individuals to confront and heal from trauma? 10. Can the lack of adequate support systems or resources contribute to the challenge of overcoming trauma?