What happens to the brain under extreme stress? Why do past traumas haunt us? What kind of therapies work for veterans? And what can we do in day-to-day life to be more resilient to adverse experiences? Traumatologist and social worker Dr. Nicholas Barr has studied PTSD in veterans and homeless youth and explains how traumas affect the rest of our lives and ... Show More
Nov 5
Strigiformology (OWLS) Part 1 with R.J. Gutiérrez
<p>OWLS. FINALLY. In no particular order: what’s up with their eyes, legs, hoots, feathers, silent flight, nests, folklore, necks, barfs, conservation status, and omens? Go take a walk or sit on a porch in the dusk and make friends with Rocky. Dr. R.J. “Rocky” Gutiérrez is a cele ... Show More
55m 22s
Jun 2024
Other People Have It Worse: Veteran Jason Kander on PTSD & Recognizing You Need Help
On the outside, veteran Jason Kander had everything going for him: successful political career, lovely family, the respect of his peers. But on the inside, he was struggling: nightmares, depression and suicidal thoughts were constant companions. Jason joins us to talk about his n ... Show More
1h 12m
Jan 2020
17: Trauma (with Dr. Gabor Maté)
Dr. Gabor Maté is a world-renowned trauma expert who can (and will) deconstruct your happy childhood in a matter of minutes. At least, that’s what he did to our host, Stephanie. We start this episode with the question, “Why?” Why would someone get addicted to opioids? In this riv ... Show More
49m 45s
Feb 2024
the SSRI lie: the fraudulent study that laid the groundwork for psychiatry's greatest deception [preview]
<p>In this groundbreaking episode, we dive into <strong>Bruce Levine’s explosive new article</strong>, “Scientific Misconduct and Fraud: The Final Nail in Psychiatry’s Antidepressant Coffin,” published on <strong>CounterPunch in January 2024</strong>. Levine’s critique reveals th ... Show More
31m 34s
Aug 2023
it makes perfect sense why we're all sick and fucking tired
<p><strong>What do “emotionally disturbed” individuals, poets, artists, and burnt-out therapists have in common? We’re all DONE with the systems designed to keep us “sick” and compliant.</strong> In this episode, we confront the oppressive structures that profit from our pain, fa ... Show More
1h 23m
Mar 2020
Healing Trauma with Dr. Peter Levine
Dr. Peter Levine, a legendary expert on the subject of healing trauma, joins Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest to discuss the power trauma holds over the body, how we can truly connect with others, and simple practices for calming fear and unwinding from trauma. Dr. Levine has worked i ... Show More
45m 48s
Apr 2023
#638 Addicted To Drama - Dr. Scott Lyons
<p>Dr. Scott Lyons (@DrScottLyons) is a holistic psychologist, educator, author, and a renowned body-based trauma expert. Scott is the creator of The Embody Lab—the largest online learning platform for body-based trauma therapies—and developer of Somatic Stress Release, a holisti ... Show More
1h 44m