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.
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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.
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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.
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Trauma, The Invisible Epidemic, delves into the pervasive nature of trauma and its impact on individuals and society. The book explores various types of trauma, including acute, chronic, and vicarious trauma, and examines the role of shame in perpetuating its effects. It provides practical tools and strategies for healing from trauma, emphasizing the importance of understanding its biological and psychological mechanisms. The author advocates for a holistic approach to trauma treatment, combining brain biology, medicine, and psychology. Ultimately, the book offers a call to action to address the trauma pandemic and foster collective healing.
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Dr. Paul Conti is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his training at Stanford and Harvard, where he served as Chief Resident. He then served on the medical faculty at Harvard before moving to Portland, Oregon, and founding the Pacific Premiere Group—a clinical practice helping people heal and grow from trauma and other life challenges.
Dr. Conti is also the author of Trauma, the Invisible Epidemic: How Trauma Works and How We Can Heal From It, which I feel strongly is required reading for everyone, particularly those of you looking to not only heal from your own trauma, and for anyone desiring to break cycles of generational trauma.
This conversation is truly a master class on all things trauma.
Dr. Conti begins by defining trauma, and explaining what trauma is and isn’t. We then look at the many ways in which unresolved trauma perniciously manifests in our lives, discuss the various ways in which the medical establishment fails us with respect to mental health, and explore a vision for how to improve it. And we close with tools available to effectively process, heal, and even prevent trauma from negatively impacting our lives and the lives of our loved ones.
Dr. Conti’s wisdom on this important subject is profound. This conversation is appointment listening. And it was an honor to host such a bright mind. Enjoy!
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