The Science of Trauma: Understanding How it Impacts the Brain and Body

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://health-of-it.com/healing-trauma/

Trauma is a complex and multifaceted experience that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be defined as a response to a traumatic event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope and can cause long-lasting effects on their emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. Contrary to popular belief, trauma is not physically held in the muscles or bones. Instead, the need to protect oneself from perceived threats is stored in the memory and emotional centers of the brain, such as the hippocampus and amygdala. This activates the body whenever a situation reminds the person of the traumatic event(s).