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Sep 2024
42m 39s

How Trauma Damages Your Physical Health ...

Dr. Mark Hyman
About this episode
We often think of trauma as those big, life-shattering events, but did you know that everyday stress can have the same lasting impact on your health? In this episode, I break down how both major and minor traumas affect your body at the deepest level—from your gut to your brain—and what you can do to heal. We’ll dive into the science of how trauma shapes you ... Show More
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