Good Life Project Bessel van der Kolk , MD| The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Nov 14, 2024
Bessel van der Kolk, a renowned expert on trauma and author of 'The Body Keeps the Score,' shares groundbreaking insights into how trauma affects the brain and body. He discusses the importance of mind-body practices like yoga and dance in healing, along with the potential of psychedelics. Bessel emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to trauma recovery, highlighting how trauma can hinder personal growth and relationship building. His engaging perspective invites listeners to explore innovative healing methods and the power of collective experiences.
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Trauma vs. Stress
- Trauma is distinct from stressful life events.
- Stressful events allow for recovery and new beginnings, while trauma causes you to feel stuck.
Resurfacing Trauma
- Jonathan Fields mentions Bessel van der Kolk's experience with psychedelics.
- This experience brought back memories of post-World War II trauma, showing how experiences can resurface.
Trauma's Impact on Growth
- Trauma makes it hard to learn new life skills and mature.
- It keeps you stuck in the past, hindering personal growth.
