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Robert Sapolsky: Are You Actually in Control of Your Life? | Align Podcast #518

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Generational Trauma and Stress Responses

This chapter examines generational trauma, emphasizing how a mother's stress during pregnancy can influence fetal development, particularly in relation to the amygdala's stress response. It discusses the implications of epigenetics and the role of acute versus chronic stress, highlighting the differences in stress experiences between humans and animals. Ultimately, the chapter advocates for proactive interventions to mitigate risks associated with inherited stress patterns while exploring the evolutionary context of stress responses.

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