PTSD and Healing: Dawson Church’s Insights on The Thought Hackers Podcast
But the miraculous thing is when you give the body an experience of safety and you give the body a way to heal.
Imagine discovering that your PTSD doesn’t have to be a life sentence. That's the powerful message Dawson Church, PhD, brings to this episode of The Thought Hackers. An award-winning author and the founder of the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare, Church has dedicated his career to understanding the link between emotions and genetics. His best-selling book, 'The Genie in Your Genes', has been a game-changer in this field.
In this episode, Church dives into the cutting-edge treatments for PTSD, including the fascinating phenomenon of dissociation and the healing benefits of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). He emphasizes the crucial role of creating a sense of safety in trauma recovery and sheds light on how childhood experiences can contribute to PTSD later in life. Church also introduces the concept of preemptive EFT for addressing subclinical trauma before it escalates.
His discussion is rich with practical advice, offering listeners actionable steps to foster resilience and facilitate their healing journey. As he puts it, 'when you give the body an experience of safety and a way to heal', incredible transformations can occur. Whether you're dealing with trauma yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights into the power of energy psychology.
Tune in to learn how tapping, meditation, and other techniques can pave the way for recovery and improved well-being.