Unexpected Affirmations
A listener shares a harrowing story of survival after a car accident, highlighting the unexpected impact of humor and connection during crises. The conversation shifts to the therapeutic approach of EMDR, emphasizing its relevance for those dealing with various forms of trauma, from childhood experiences to combat situations. Insights into mindfulness and its role in trauma care are also explored, offering clarity for both clinicians and individuals interested in this healing method.In this clip
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Episode 876 - Michael Marcus / Dr. Steve
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The whole point of that is to diminish the physiological response, right? If the goal is to diminish the physiological response, then if the person works to change their physiological response immediately after being triggered, would that over time also diminish the physiological response and therefore break the conditioning? Am I right? For example, if a person had a traumatic experience with a spider, but every time the person sees the spider or gets activated through some trigger, and immediately after uses breathwork to calm the body, would that work like retelling a narrative to extinguish the fear? Did I miss something?
I have a question about the episode How to Find Your Purpose l Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D. EP9 and the clip Fear and Healing. I also have a question about the episode Marcela Ot’alora — How to Become a Psychedelic Therapist | The Tim Ferriss Show and the clip Steps to Psychedelic Therapy. Additionally, I have a question about the episode Josh Waitzkin on Beginner’s Mind, Self Actualization and More | The Tim Ferriss Show, specifically regarding Andrew's discussion on embracing urgency, where he talks about a process to erase fear and traumas by retelling the narrative. The whole point of that is to diminish the physiological response, right? If the goal is to diminish the physiological response, then if the person works to change their physiological response immediately after being triggered, would that over time also diminish the physiological response and therefore break the conditioning? Am I right? For example, if a person had a traumatic experience with a spider, but every time the person sees the spider or gets activated through some trigger, and immediately after uses breathwork to calm the body, would that work like retelling a narrative to extinguish the fear? Did I miss something?