Kava and Trauma
A discussion unfolds around the potential benefits of Kava in processing trauma. One participant shares insights from a breathwork session, questioning whether Kava could ease the emotional burden during such intense experiences. Another highlights Kava's ability to facilitate healing by interrupting negative feedback loops and retraining the limbic system, emphasizing that while it’s not a cure-all, it can be a valuable tool in the healing journey.In this clip
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LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Episode # 74: Elevate Your Mind with Kava - Better Calm, Focus, and Mood
Related Questions
Did I miss something in my understanding of the process to erase fear and traumas as described in the episode Lessons from Stoicism and The Military | Nancy Sherman | The Knowledge Project 126 and the clip Emotions and Reflection? If the goal is to diminish the physiological response to fear or trauma, would using breathwork immediately after being triggered repeatedly also help break the conditioning, similar to retelling a narrative? For example, if a person had a traumatic experience with a spider, would using breathwork to calm the body every time they encounter the trigger help extinguish the fear over time?
Tell me more about breathwork for trauma recovery
Does using breathwork to calm my body when triggered mean that I was able to diminish the physiological response to my childhood trauma, even though I didn't use the repetitive retelling of the narrative, as discussed in the episode The Hidden Risks of Meditation — Dr. Willoughby Britton | The Tim Ferriss Show and the clip Scaffolding in Meditation? This question is also in relation to the episode Yoga, Revolution, Revelation | Seane Corn and the clip Transforming Trauma Through Breath.