How Trauma Works and How to Heal From It — Paul Conti, MD

Brought to you by Vuori comfortable and durable performance apparel http://VuoriClothing.com/tim and Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement http://AthleticGreens.com/tim Paul Conti, MD is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry training at Stanford and at Harvard, where he was appointed chief resident and then served on the medical faculty before moving to Portland and founding a clinic. Dr. Conti specializes in complex assessment and problem-solving, as well as both health and performance optimization, serving patients and clients throughout the United States and internationally, including the executive leadership of large corporations. His new book is Trauma: the Invisible Epidemic: How Trauma Works and How We Can Heal From It. Please enjoy! 00:00 Start 01:07 Journey to psychiatry 06:18 Paul’s personal history with trauma 12:29 Defining trauma 15:08 Dealing with trauma 22:45 The current state of trauma treatment 25:24 Better trauma treatment outside the US 27:02 Unearthing the cause of trauma 29:49 The good, the bad, and the ugly of treating trauma 36:00 Not why the addiction but why the pain. —Dr. Gabor Maté 37:15 Most effective treatments 45:40 Antidotes for hypervigilance 51:43 Coming to terms with his brother’s death by suicide 57:49 Paul’s new book, Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic 1:01:18 Paul favorite story from the book 1:04:20 What is selective abstraction? 1:05:55 On learned helplessness 1:10:39 On the place of psychedelics 1:21:20 Treatment options 1:38:42 Dopamine as a currency of distress 1:39:02 What is a diathesis–stress model? 1:42:07 Resources for more information 1:44:26 Parting thoughts Show notes and resources from the episode: https://tim.blog/2021/09/22/paul-conti-trauma/ This episode is brought to you by Vuori clothing! Vuori is a new and fresh perspective on performance apparel. Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional, old workout gear. Everything is designed for maximum comfort and versatility so that you look and feel as good in everyday life as you do working out. Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at https://VuoriClothing.com/Tim. Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but you’ll also enjoy free shipping on any US orders over $75 and free returns. This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. I get asked all the time, “If you could only use one supplement, what would it be?” My answer is usually Athletic Greens, my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body in 2010 and did not get paid to do so. I do my best with nutrient-dense meals, of course, but AG further covers my bases with vitamins, minerals, and whole-food-sourced micronutrients that support gut health and the immune system. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering you their Vitamin D Liquid Formula free with your first subscription purchase—a vital nutrient for a strong immune system and strong bones. Visit https://AthleticGreens.com/Tim to claim this special offer today and receive the free Vitamin D Liquid Formula (and five free travel packs) with your first subscription purchase! That’s up to a one-year supply of Vitamin D as added value when you try their delicious and comprehensive all-in-one daily greens product. SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1dSzTkW LINK TO ALL SHOW TRANSCRIPTS: https://tim.blog/2018/09/20/all-transcripts-from-the-tim-ferriss-show/ About Tim Ferriss: Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People” and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him “the Oprah of audio” due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 500 million downloads and been selected for “Best of Apple Podcasts” three years running. Connect with Tim Ferriss: Sign up for "5-Bullet Friday" (Tim's free weekly email newsletter): https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-yt/ Visit the Tim Ferriss PODCAST: https://tim.blog/podcast/ Visit the Tim Ferriss BLOG: https://tim.blog/ Follow Tim Ferriss on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/tferriss/ Follow Tim Ferriss on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/timferriss/ Like Tim Ferriss on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TimFerriss/

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Sep 22, 20211h 48mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: September 22, 2021
Duration: 1h 48m
Channel: Tim Ferriss
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Brought to you by Vuori comfortable and durable performance apparel http://VuoriClothing.com/tim and Athletic Greens all-in-one nutritional supplement http://AthleticGreens.com/tim Paul Conti, MD is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry training at Stanford and at Harvard, where he was appointed chief resident and then served on the medical faculty before moving to Portland and founding a clinic. Dr. Conti specializes in complex assessment and problem-solving, as well as both health and performance optimization, serving patients and clients throughout the United States and internationally, including the executive leadership of large corporations. His new book is Trauma: the Invisible Epidemic: How Trauma Works and How We Can Heal From It. Please enjoy! 00:00 Start 01:07 Journey to psychiatry 06:18 Paul’s personal history with trauma 12:29 Defining trauma 15:08 Dealing with trauma 22:45 The current state of trauma treatment 25:24 Better trauma treatment outside the US 27:02 Unearthing the cause of trauma 29:49 The good, the bad, and the ugly of treating trauma 36:00 Not why the addiction but why the pain. —Dr. Gabor Maté 37:15 Most effective treatments 45:40 Antidotes for hypervigilance 51:43 Coming to terms with his brother’s death by suicide 57:49 Paul’s new book, Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic 1:01:18 Paul favorite story from the book 1:04:20 What is selective abstraction? 1:05:55 On learned helplessness 1:10:39 On the place of psychedelics 1:21:20 Treatment options 1:38:42 Dopamine as a currency of distress 1:39:02 What is a diathesis–stress model? 1:42:07 Resources for more information 1:44:26 Parting thoughts Show notes and resources from the episode: https://tim.blog/2021/09/22/paul-conti-trauma/ This episode is brought to you by Vuori clothing! Vuori is a new and fresh perspective on performance apparel. Perfect if you are sick and tired of traditional, old workout gear. Everything is designed for maximum comfort and versatility so that you look and feel as good in everyday life as you do working out. Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at https://VuoriClothing.com/Tim. Not only will you receive 20% off your first purchase, but you’ll also enjoy free shipping on any US orders over $75 and free returns. This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. I get asked all the time, “If you could only use one supplement, what would it be?” My answer is usually Athletic Greens, my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body in 2010 and did not get paid to do so. I do my best with nutrient-dense meals, of course, but AG further covers my bases with vitamins, minerals, and whole-food-sourced micronutrients that support gut health and the immune system. Right now, Athletic Greens is offering you their Vitamin D Liquid Formula free with your first subscription purchase—a vital nutrient for a strong immune system and strong bones. Visit https://AthleticGreens.com/Tim to claim this special offer today and receive the free Vitamin D Liquid Formula (and five free travel packs) with your first subscription purchase! That’s up to a one-year supply of Vitamin D as added value when you try their delicious and comprehensive all-in-one daily greens product. SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1dSzTkW LINK TO ALL SHOW TRANSCRIPTS: https://tim.blog/2018/09/20/all-transcripts-from-the-tim-ferriss-show/ About Tim Ferriss: Tim Ferriss is one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People” and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Shopify, Duolingo, Alibaba, and 50+ other companies. He is also the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers: The 4-Hour Workweek, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors. The Observer and other media have named him “the Oprah of audio” due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 500 million downloads and been selected for “Best of Apple Podcasts” three years running. Connect with Tim Ferriss: Sign up for "5-Bullet Friday" (Tim's free weekly email newsletter): https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-yt/ Visit the Tim Ferriss PODCAST: https://tim.blog/podcast/ Visit the Tim Ferriss BLOG: https://tim.blog/ Follow Tim Ferriss on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/tferriss/ Follow Tim Ferriss on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/timferriss/ Like Tim Ferriss on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TimFerriss/

SPEAKERS

Tim Ferriss
host
Entrepreneur, author, and host of The Tim Ferriss Show.
Dr. Paul Conti
guest
Psychiatrist specializing in trauma and mental health, and author of "Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic."

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Tim Ferriss, featuring Tim Ferriss and Dr. Paul Conti, How Trauma Works and How to Heal From It — Paul Conti, MD explores paul Conti explains trauma’s mechanics, common mis-treatment, and healing pathways Paul Conti defines trauma as overwhelming emotional or physical pain that exceeds coping capacity and can be acute, chronic, or vicarious, often altering how people see themselves and the world.

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