Yesterday

Horror Neurobiology (WATCHING SCARY STUFF) with Austin Lim

Thrills. Chills. Hiding behind your hands. It’s officially SPOOKTOBER month with a huge, fascinating (and I promise, mellow) episode on why humans watch horror, and what’s happening in your brain. Not only do we have the author of “Horror on the Brain: the Neuroscience Behind Sci ... Show More

2h 17m

Oct 3

Relational Psychology (BONDING VIA LAUGHING) with Sara Algoe and Laura Kurtz

Basement card games. Fireside reminiscing. Being forced to learn a dance. Does acting like a cornball matter? Will bits save your life? Yes. I got myself to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to talk with research psychologists Dr. Sara Algoe and Dr. Laura Kurtz, who ... Show More

52m 59s

Sep 30

Silicification Geology (OPALS) with Patrice Rey

Gems of lightning and shadows. Rainbow fossils. Underground tunnel homes. Mysterious sedimentary origins. Aboriginal dreamtime stories. Armored snails. Questionable song lyrics. It’s opals, folks. And world expert geophysicist and University of Sydney professor Dr. Patrice Rey is ... Show More

1h 12m

Aug 2022

Managing Traumatic Stress as it Occurs (Peritraumatic Growth) with Dr. Arielle Schwartz (181)

We've heard of post-traumatic growth, but what about coping while the trauma is actually happening? Co-host Sue Marriott LCSW CGP and trauma expert Arielle Schwartz, Ph.D. take a deep dive into post-traumatic and peri-traumatic growth. This compassionate conversation is full of e ... Show More

50m 23s

Jun 2023

How trauma hijacks the brain

Have you ever felt like trauma changed the way your brain worked? You're not wrong. Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, walks through how trauma affects brain development and our natural responses to danger.Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips.Check out all ... Show More

12m 44s

Jun 2021

03: Effects of Trauma

<div> This week host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C describes how trauma can affect us. She discusses common trauma symptoms and explains how trauma can be at the root of other mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, self harming behaviors, eating disorders, suicidal idea ... Show More

11m 49s

Sep 2022

Speaking to an expert about Trauma

Dr Sharon Lambert is a researcher in applied psychology. We speak about trauma on an indivual level and a societal level <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.co ... Show More

1h 49m

Mar 2022

Sociology Ruins Trauma

The world is a mess, so let's talk about trauma. In this episode, I examine trauma in its many different forms and the ways social structures can create as well as mitigate its effects. I also ask if trauma claims can actually be good. You'll have to listen for the answer. ... Show More

16m 50s

Aug 2025

The Trauma Script

When tragedy strikes, it’s natural to be devastated. But psychologist <a href="https://www.tc.columbia.edu/faculty/gab38/">George Bonanno</a> finds that many of us recover from life’s blows more quickly than we might expect. This week, we talk with Bonanno about his research a ... Show More

50m 13s

Sep 2025

Trauma Doctor: The Surprising Impact Unprocessed Trauma Has on Your Life

How do trauma surgeons cope with the weight of life-or-death decisions? In this episode, Dr. Jamie Coleman shares her journey through burnout, trauma, and recovery in the Emergency Room. The trauma surgeon shares her strategies to manage stress, avoid burnout during intense work ... Show More

1h 25m

May 2024

The Surprising Solutions To Heal Trauma Without Medication - Bessel van der Kolk - #787

Bessel van der Kolk is a psychiatrist, researcher, and an author. Trauma is often discussed as a mental and psychological issue. But what if it affects more than just the mind? What does it mean if your body is holding onto trauma, and how might these memories manifest outside of ... Show More

1h 5m

Psychological Traumatology (PTSD & STRES...