Modern Wisdom #736 - Dr Paul Conti - How To Fix Your Negative Inner Thoughts
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Jan 25, 2024 Dr. Paul Conti, a Stanford and Harvard-trained psychiatrist, dives deep into the hidden realms of the unconscious mind and its link to trauma. He explores how unprocessed experiences shape our identities, highlighting the iceberg analogy for thoughts and feelings. The discussion touches on ancestral trauma, the nuances of emotional responses, and the transformative power of self-dialogue. Dr. Conti emphasizes the importance of acknowledging negative inner narratives and offers insights into therapeutic methods that foster healing and self-awareness.
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Unconscious Influence
- The unconscious mind significantly influences our actions, even if we're unaware of it.
- Understanding ourselves requires acknowledging both the known and unknown aspects of our unconscious.
Safety and Salience
- Our brains prioritize safety and salience; focusing on threats before digestion.
- Negative events hold more salience due to their connection to safety.
Car Accident Trauma
- Chris Williamson recounts a car accident experience, highlighting the subsequent anxiety he felt near oncoming traffic.
- This illustrates the brain's heightened sensitivity to perceived threats after trauma.
