327. How trauma gets trapped in the body

Most of us have an idea of the person we would like to become - more confident, more successful, healthier, calmer, more disciplined. But where did that ideal come from? And is it actually ours? In this episode, we explore the psychology behind the real and ideal self, asking wha ...  Show more

Of the thousands of psychology papers I’ve read for this podcast, these are five I think every 20 something should know about. Today, we’re exploring the research that could change how you think about feeling behind, getting rejected, finding love and chasing success. We discuss: ...  Show more

We often think of trauma as those big, life-shattering events, but did you know that everyday stress can have the same lasting impact on your health? In this episode, I break down how both major and minor traumas affect your body at the deepest level—from your gut to your brain—a ...  Show more

Episode 2 - What is Trauma?

In this foundational episode, we explore the question: What is trauma? Moving beyond buzzwords and clinical definitions, we unpack the many layers of trauma—how it lives in the body, how it shapes the nervous system, ...

Welcome to "Unveiling Trauma: Understanding and Healing," a podcast episode that gives a brief view into the complex world of trauma and its profound impact on individuals. In each episode, we explore the various facets of trauma, from its definition to its effects on mental heal ...  Show more