Childhood trauma and high performance

The podcast episode explores the idea that childhood trauma is connected to high performance. The speaker discusses how the CIA, during their orientation, emphasized the importance of childhood trauma in shaping individuals and making them suitable for their job. They explain that trauma can lead to resilience and success in adulthood. The podcast reflects on personal experiences of the speaker, who shares insights gained from spending quality time with their children and realizing the different levels of engagement each child requires. They also discuss the impact of their own childhood trauma on their parenting and the importance of ongoing assessment and mitigating the adverse effects of parental actions.