IE496: Dr. Bessel van der Kolk on Trauma, Psychedelics, EMDR, and Why Psychiatry Is Failing Us

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Dr. Bessel van der Kolk dismantles our understanding of trauma, arguing it’s not a memory of the past but a present force reshaping the brain and identity. From EMDR to psychedelics, he explores unconventional paths to healing while exposing the failures of traditional psychiatry. True recovery, he insists, begins with compassion, embodiment, and community, not diagnosis.

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🎬 IN OUR EPISODE:

00:00 Understanding Stress vs. Trauma

05:18 The Role of Environment in Trauma Recovery

10:15 Resilience and Individual Responses to Trauma

12:24 The Impact of Trauma on Brain Function

17:29 The Interconnectedness of Mental Health Issues

18:52 Exploring EMDR and Alternative Trauma Treatments

24:40 The Shakespeare Movement: Healing Through Performance

29:06 Self-Permission and Mindfulness in Healing

36:02 The Importance of Validation in Trauma Recovery

40:22 The Impact of Trauma on Sensitivity

40:54 Reactions vs. Memories: Understanding Trauma Responses

41:51 Exploring Neurofeedback: A Cutting-Edge Approach

44:52 The Role of the Nervous System in Trauma Recovery

45:53 Psychedelics in Trauma Treatment: A New Frontier

53:31 Self-Compassion: Healing Through Understanding

58:24 Expanding the Perception Box: Overcoming Trauma's Limitations

01:01:23 Spirituality and Science: Bridging the Gap

01:02:26 The Journey of Recovery: Finding What Works for You

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