3 doctors explain how to reframe your trauma, anxiety, and internal dialogue

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Oct 20, 2025

Three doctors dive deep into the interplay of trauma, anxiety, and our internal dialogue. They reveal how our bodies store trauma and how anxious feelings can actually drive us to take action and improve focus. The discussion emphasizes the power of awareness, empathy, and compassion in healing, while techniques like breathwork and mindfulness help retrain our brains. Transforming how we perceive these experiences paves the way for better mental health and personal growth.

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INSIGHT

Trauma's Lasting Brain Impact

Trauma changes how your brain and body work beyond the original event.
Your nervous system continues to relive trauma, disrupting safety and thinking.

INSIGHT

Anxiety's Brain Mechanism

Anxiety signals fear or uncertainty but can motivate focused action.
High stress triggers amygdala activation and shuts down the calming prefrontal cortex.

ADVICE

Turn Anxiety Into Productivity

Transform anxious 'what if' thoughts into actionable to-do lists.
Acting on worries converts anxiety into productivity and focus.

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We created this video in partnership with Unlikely Collaborators. Three doctors break down brain function, somatic awareness, and how to recover from bad experiences. It is with sadness that we acknowledge the recent passing of Dr. James Doty. According to neuroscientists and psychiatrists, healing begins with awareness and compassionate connection. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Wendy Suzuki, and Dr. James Doty explain how trauma and anxiety are processed through both the brain and body: trauma isn’t just what happens to us, but how our nervous system holds onto it, disrupting our ability to feel safe, connect with others, and think clearly. Often a feeling people want to avoid, anxiety actually functions to motivate action and can be leveraged as a tool for focus and productivity. Through breathwork, mindfulness, and reshaping negative internal dialogue, we can begin to retrain the brain, regulate the body, and support a lifetime of growth. ---------------------------------------- About Wendy Suzuki: Dr. Wendy Suzuki is a neuroscientist and professor of neural science and psychology at NYU. Her research explores the effects of exercise, meditation, and emotion on brain plasticity and cognition. As best-selling author, Dr. Suzuki is known for translating complex brain science into practical insights for mental health, focus, and happiness, empowering audiences to optimize their well-being through everyday lifestyle choices. About Bessel van der Kolk: Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is a pioneering psychiatrist and trauma researcher, best known for his groundbreaking book The Body Keeps the Score. With decades of clinical experience, he has led the field in understanding how trauma reshapes both brain and body. Founder of the Trauma Research Foundation, Dr. Van der Kolk advocates for integrative therapies that heal trauma’s deep psychological and physiological wounds. About James Doty: Dr. James Doty was a neurosurgeon, author, and founder of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE). His work bridged neuroscience, mindfulness, and compassion science, exploring how positive mental states impact brain function and human potential. As a best-selling author of Into the Magic Shop, Dr. Doty spoke worldwide on the transformative power of kindness, purpose, and emotional resilience.

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