Trauma as Initiation (plus Neuroplasticity)

We know trauma changes a person. Can it change you for the better? How it affects our neural pathways, and why neuroplasticity is important in recovery? This, and more in this episode including Q&A Session.

(00:02) Getting Started

(01:25) Richard Talks About Him Thinking How the Coaching Practice Can Be Advanced

(05:54) The Biggest Issue is Resistance

(08:32) Ancient People Understood the Nuances of Human Psychology Better Than We Do Now

(09:41) Three Things That Set Down Neural Pathways

(15:15) Spiritual Practices That Can Change Your Life

(16:52) Going Into Shock

(20:18) Why You Need Neuroplasticity to Heal

(26:35) The Only Thing You Can Really Do to Change

(32:03) “What Do You Think of People, Even Psychologists, Saying "Life is Beautiful"?”

(34:34) “Could Someone Who’s Been in a Relationship With a Narcissist for a Long Period of Time Take on Some of the Narcissist Traits?”

(35:42) “How Do You Break Burnout?”

(36:32) Thoughts on Yoga

(40:55) “Have You Gotten Reiki Done?”

(42:08) “So No Psychedelics? What’s the Next Closest Thing?”

(43:33) “Is Ketamine a Psychedelic?”

(45:11) Thoughts on Art Effecting Positive Change

(46:40) Wrapping Up