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Trauma, Emotions, Epigenetics and Bliss Brain with Dawson Church
Jul 11, 2022
Dawson Church, award-winning author and science writer, discusses trauma, emotions, epigenetics, and bliss brain. They explore changing ingrained patterns of suffering, the power of physical calming signals, physiological changes caused by psychological issues, healing trauma, and tools for dealing with emotional distress.
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Quick takeaways
- The brain consists of four circuits that can be activated through practices like meditation and tapping on acupuncture points, leading to a state of bliss and increased well-being.
- Healing trauma, whether big T or small T, is crucial for individuals to maintain elevated states without hindrance and to support sustained positive progress in their lives.
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The Four Circuits in the Brain for Bliss
The brain consists of four circuits that can be activated to promote a state of bliss. The emotion regulation network helps in regulating negative emotions like fear and anger. The attention network helps to focus on desired tasks instead of being distracted. The self-obsession control network promotes altruism, compassion, and gratitude, leading to happiness. Lastly, the compassion network gets activated, leading to a sense of empathy and care for others. These circuits can be developed through practices like meditation and tapping on acupuncture points.
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