The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance How to Stay Present No Matter What – Don Wood, Ph.D. : 648
Nov 28, 2019
Don Wood, a Ph.D. expert on trauma's effects on the mind and body, reveals fascinating insights on how unresolved trauma can impact our emotions and relationships. He emphasizes that trauma isn’t just a past issue but a glitch affecting current experiences. Don introduces innovative approaches to healing that enhance performance, including techniques for relaxation and neurofeedback. He also shares his thoughts on the links between trauma, health, and personal development, highlighting the transformative power of addressing emotional wounds.
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Misinterpreting Neutral Comments
- Don Wood's wife, traumatized as a child, perceived his neutral comments negatively.
- Her mind, trained to detect danger, misconstrued his tone based on past experiences.
Trauma's High-Definition Storage
- Trauma is stored in high definition, causing our minds to perceive past threats as present.
- This glitch triggers physiological responses like fear or anger even when there's no real danger.
Alpha Brainwave Reprocessing
- Don Wood's trauma treatment involves guiding clients into an alpha brainwave state.
- While in alpha, they revisit traumatic memories, allowing the mind to reprocess them without the intense beta brainwave activity.
