6.26 Closing 2021; Better Brains for 2022
HAPPY NEW YEARS, FUCKERS! Thank satan, it’s over. Now let’s convince our brains of that. “What a time to be alive,” has been one of my top responses to the past year. AKA – what a swirling, head-spinning mess of chaos and upset....
BONUS 6.25 Trick | “Avatar” | Create Cohesive Autobiography & Regulated Brain
So, processing memories is hard work. Processing memories from INSIDE confusing, negative, overwhelming brains to create a lifelong story of “Self” is even harder. Going through the emotional and experiential recollections might sink you before you ever...
6.24 Exercise – Force Yer Brain Processing, Bottom-Up
How do we make some of these processing events take place, in line with the hierarchy of how your brain wants to expend energy, anyways? Welp, first of all, we can take a bottom-up, emotionally-driven approach. Can we streamline the way most of us get stalled out and...
A Ho-Made Card – Happy Holidays Fuckers
Card repost from 2020. Cuz this year, I had none of the things necessary to make a new one. Luckily, the message aged well. Whether you’re all alone or just feeling like it, while surrounded by people you can’t believe you’re genetically tethered...
6.23 (MF Holidays) | Managing “Reactivity”
So, we’ve covered a lot of brain activity lately. Now lets see those concepts in action – through the lens of a common trauma problem, “Reactivity.” Here’s a simplified 5R hierarchy of brain responses, explaining some of your “not...
6.22 IV. Tips, Tricks, and Exercises for Control of Brain Processes
PTSD is synonymous with “bad brain function.” We get lost in the weeds more often than not, lagging with slow processors working with disjointed information. But, now we know how brains prefer to operate – from the animal functions, upwards to the...
1.8. Losing Control of Your brain: Triggers, Spirals, Addiction, Self-harm, Bad Habits
Explore the neuroscience behind trauma recovery and mental health in this podcast episode. Learn about neural networks, triggers, and thought patterns that contribute to feeling out of control. Discover how understanding brain function can lead to regaining mental control and breaking negative habits. Gain insights into neuroplasticity and its role in trauma healing.
Transcript for Pt III Working WITH Trauma Brain
It’s all about *Implications.* Here’s how we can actually SEE this brain hierarchy of processing in real life – and the ways its immediately useful to keep at the front of your mind (if you can access it). You know, in written form, in case you...
6.21 III. Working WITH Trauma Brain; Implications of Understanding Processing Priorities
Get the full story all at once. It’s time for Part III of this Neurobiological Education and Application series, designed with this very information in mind to aid in learning and reflecting most efficiently. Today, we’re talking about the real life...
Reminder! How to access the full podcast catalogue!
Update 8-14-23: the full catalogue now lives on the web site … and there’s a detailed episode guide here! We always need reminders about this tricky “Private RSS Code” thing that unlocks all the private platform episodes (old and new)… so...
Blog/Visuals for Working WITH Trauma Brain Pt II
Hey hey “working on it” Patrons! Welcome back to this experiment in breaking down information for overwhelmed brains. Here’s your next task; reading and reflecting on this visual version of the Deep Details episode just released to your...
6.20 II. Working WITH Trauma-Brain; Order of Trauma-Processing
Trying a more neuro-realistic approach! Releasing these scientific conversations in absorption-enabling pieces. In this episode, we have Part II; the neurological details that easily explain the logical flow of trauma processing and recovery stages. Wonder why you get...
Raise of hands…
Anyone noticing a “riled up” energy lately? Having a bit of personal / social tumult? Or is it just everyone in MY life flinging shit at spectators? Not sure if I’ve mentioned this on the show before, but there’s something to be...
Blog & Visuals; Working WITH (Trauma) Brain Limitations Pt I
Here we go! You’ll find the transcript/blogged version of the episode released today, along with doods to help see things the way I understand them. Working-WITH-Trauma-Brain-Pt-IDownload SO I just told you this morning, I’m breaking up research-dense...
6.19 I. Working WITH Brain Limitations; Early Concepts
Trying a more neuro-realistic approach! I’m going to be releasing these scientific conversations in more manageable bittles instead of throwing your brain into “everything I’ve learned over the course of years from ten directions, all at once.”...
1.7. Anxiety, Obsession, Hyperactive thoughts; The High Energy Hellscape
Understanding the interconnected nature of high-energy mental health disorders like anxiety, obsession, and ADHD can be crucial for effective trauma recovery. By recognizing these conditions as part of an energetic spectrum, individuals can learn to manage their symptoms through energy regulation, critical thinking, and grounding techniques. Focusing on the present moment and challenging predictive thought patterns may help reduce anxiety and improve overall well-being. Regular exercise and mindfulness practices can also play a significant role in managing these conditions.
1.6. Depression, Shame, Rumination; The Low Energy Gang
Explore the interconnected nature of depression, shame, and rumination in this podcast episode. Learn about the neuropsychological basis of depression and how negative thought patterns perpetuate mental health struggles. Discover strategies for managing your inner critic, breaking self-defeating cycles, and fostering a healthier relationship with your thoughts and emotions.