Trauma is not solely determined by the severity of an event but rather by its impact on an individual's perception of themselves and the world. "Tiny t" traumas are cumulative, low-grade traumas that build up over time and can have a profound effect on mental health.
Dr. Meg Arroll, the author of Tiny Traumas: When You Don't Know What's Wrong, But Nothing Fe ... Show More
Aug 18
239 — You’re Being Brainwashed Every Day—Here’s How to Stay Mentally Strong in a World of Hidden Influence with Professor Rebecca Lemov
Why would someone confess to a crime they didn’t commit? Or why would someone join a cult? Most of us think we’re too mentally strong to fall for brainwashing, but subtle forms of persuasion might already be shaping the way we think, feel, and act—without us even realizing it. In ... Show More
45m 33s
Nov 2024
How Childhood Trauma Affects the Brain and Body - The ACES Study
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Childhood trauma can have a direct, lasting impact on physical health, mental health, and ability to function in society. But we ... Show More
13m 1s
Aug 2024
Conquering the Ego Dragon of Anxiety and Eating Disorders
Hey there, it's Dr. Russ!
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On this episode of The AnxietyRX Podcast, we're tackling a big one: the tangled web of anxiety, eating disorders, and childhood trauma.
I'm sharing my own story about growing up with ... Show More
50m 47s
Mar 2022
An Introduction to EMDR Therapy
EMDREye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR for short, is defined as a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.Kelly O’Horo joins Dr. Fedrick on this episode of Calm, Cool ... Show More
10m 29s
Oct 2024
How To Heal Your Past, Improve Your Mental Wellbeing & Unlock Your Full Potential with Dr Bessel van der Kolk #483
Today’s returning guest is Dr Bessel van der Kolk. Bessel is a professor of psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and President of the Trauma Research Foundation. He's also the author of the iconic book, 'The Body Keeps the Score’, which first came out over 10 years ... Show More
1h 53m
Jul 14
The Freeze Response, Gifted Kid Syndrome, and BPD: July Mailbag
Dr. Rick and Forrest answer listener questions about perfectionism, performance anxiety, trauma, and relationships. They explore how early praise for being “gifted” can create a fear of failure and contribute to “failure to launch,” and share ways to shift from focusing on an ide ... Show More
1h 17m