Empathy and the Nervous System

Empathy and the Nervous System

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Why Authenticity Feels Unsafe After Trauma (And How Capacity Changes That)

What if authenticity isn't a personality trait — but a measurable marker of nervous system capacity? In this episode of Trauma Rewired, we explore authenticity and forgiveness through the lens of post-traumatic growth. We unpack why telling the truth can feel physiologically thre ...  Show more

How Psychedelic Experiences Support Growth When the Nervous System Is Prepared and Integrated

Psychedelics are having a cultural moment. Research is promising. Stories of healing are everywhere. But here's the truth: these experiences aren't magic cures. And they aren't right for every nervous system at every time. In this episode, Elisabeth Kristof and Jennifer Wallace s ...  Show more

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