Mind-Body Disconnect
The conversation delves into the complexities of how trauma can create a disconnect between the mind and body, particularly in situations where the survival instinct overrides conscious thought. Shame emerges as a dominant emotion for trauma survivors, often leading to a profound sense of confusion and the desire to hide feelings deemed unacceptable. This internal struggle highlights the intricate relationship between past experiences and present emotional responses.In this clip
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Best Of: This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Trauma
Related Questions
Can you explain how trauma impacts the brain and contributes to feelings of guilt and shame?
How do negative experiences get encoded into our brains if we are told at a young age, or even into adulthood, how we should feel (e.g., you should feel ashamed of yourself or you should not be sad)? If we do not have permission to feel our real, biological emotions, how does this impact our future decisions? This question is in relation to the episode #064: Is Sex Really the Problem? with Shadeen Francis and the clip Understanding Sexual Stories.
How do negative experiences, such as being told at a young age or into adulthood how we should feel (e.g., feeling ashamed or not being allowed to feel sad), get encoded into our brains, and how does not having permission to feel our real, biological emotions impact our future decisions? This question is in relation to the Huberman Lab Podcast episode "Erasing Fears & Traumas Based on the Modern Neuroscience of Fear | Huberman Lab Podcast #49" and the clip "Inheriting Trauma."