The Rich Roll Podcast Paul Conti, MD: Face & Heal The Trauma That Dictates Your Life
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Sep 19, 2022 Dr. Paul Conti, a psychiatrist and author of "Trauma, the Invisible Epidemic," dives into the complex world of trauma and its profound effects on mental health. He explains how unresolved trauma manifests in our lives and critiques the limitations of the current mental health system. The discussion emphasizes the importance of addressing childhood trauma and its legacy, as well as the connection between trauma and addiction. Dr. Conti also advocates for a compassionate, holistic approach to healing, urging listeners to confront their personal struggles for true transformation.
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Trauma Definition
- Trauma is defined as an event overwhelming one's coping mechanisms, leading to lasting changes.
- These changes are rooted in brain biology and alter one's self-perception and worldview.
Brother's Suicide
- Paul Conti shares how losing his brother to suicide altered his self-perception and habits.
- He shifted from feeling capable to feeling cursed and vulnerable, impacting his mood, anxiety, and choices.
Repression's Changing Role
- Repressing trauma was adaptive in shorter lifespans but is maladaptive in the modern world.
- Compartmentalizing served short-term survival but hinders long-term thriving and self-conception.
