[Neuropsychiatry] A Root Cause Approach to Rebuilding Brain, Body and Mind w/ Dr. Michael Miletic, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, Travis Mash, and Dan Garner #741
Former Olympic athlete and physician Dr. Michael Miletic dives into optimizing health with a root cause approach. Topics include intense training regimes, comprehensive health programs, navigating trauma, reframing trauma for success, and pharmaceutical challenges in mental health.
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Understanding childhood trauma's impact on athlete's drive and emotional well-being.
Therapeutic benefits of ketamine and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in treating trauma and mental health.
Deep dives
Michael Militech's Background in Olympic Weightlifting and Medicine
Michael Militech shares his journey from starting Olympic weightlifting at a young age to eventually competing at the Olympics in 1984. He discusses the intense training regimen he underwent while balancing medical school, highlighting the challenges and dedication required to excel in both fields.
Importance of Addressing Childhood Trauma in Athletes
Militech delves into the impact of childhood trauma on athletes, emphasizing how early experiences can shape their drive and performance. He explains how trauma can lead to converting pain into energy and drive, motivating athletes to excel while also carrying emotional scars that may affect their mental well-being.
Therapeutic Approaches: Ketamine and MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy
Militech discusses the therapeutic benefits of ketamine and MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in addressing trauma and mental health issues. He outlines how these treatments create altered states of consciousness that allow patients to explore and process past traumas with reduced self-judgment and increased self-awareness.
The Intersection of Physical and Mental Health in Treatment
Militech emphasizes the importance of integrating physiological and psychological approaches in mental health treatment. He highlights the use of lab tests to understand the body's imbalances and relates them to emotional well-being. By combining insights from physical health and therapy, individuals can work towards holistic healing and self-awareness.
Dr. Michael Miletic is a former Olympic athlete and a prominent physician specializing in clinical neuroscience and metabolic medicine. Dr. Miletic evaluates the brain, mind, and body and brings the latest science and evidence-based treatments to optimize your health. Specializing in athletes, executives, and adolescents looking to reach their full potential.
Dr. Miletic’s comprehensive training and evidence-based research have enabled him to understand something many healthcare providers do not: that approaches that treat the body without addressing the mind are limited in their effectiveness. Getting to know you, your life experiences, and the way you think and feel is thus a critical aspect of the care you receive from Dr. Miletic.