NeuroNoodle Network Podcast: Neurofeedback & Wellness Podcast Ruth Lanius Interview: PTSD, Emotions, and More with Sebern Fisher and Jay Gunkelman
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May 12, 2022 
In this insightful discussion, Ruth Lanius, a trauma and PTSD expert, delves into the complexities of PTSD, contrasting hyperarousal with dissociation. She shares her journey into trauma research and highlights the significance of EEG markers in understanding PTSD. Jay Gunkelman explores neurofeedback as a self-regulation tool and its advantages over traditional stimulation treatments. The trio also discusses the implications of neurofeedback in veteran care and its integration into psychotherapy, paving the way for emotional healing.
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Reliving Not Recalling Defines PTSD
- PTSD often involves traumatic memories being relived rather than recalled, producing a felt sense of being back at the scene.
- Patients cycle between hyperarousal (too much emotion) and dissociation (emotional detachment).
Shame And Guilt Are Central To PTSD
- PTSD extends beyond fear to include anger, guilt, and shame that reshape a person's self-image.
- Shame in trauma often drives beliefs like "I'm bad" or "I deserved it," worsening outcomes.
Moral Injury Causes Visceral Self-Condemnation
- Moral injury arises when actions violate one's moral code, producing visceral, gut-level distress.
- This internal conflict strongly links to altered self-perception and increased suicidality in soldiers.
