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The Impact of Stress Hormones on Memory
23:35 - 32:14 (08:39)
High levels of cortisol from consistently being stressed out impact the hippocampus, which plays a role in memory formation. Childhood experiences can impact our habits and ways of relating to others because they are imprinted in our brain from these early stages of development.
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High levels of cortisol due to stress, especially during childhood, can impact the hippocampus, a part of the brain responsible for memory and emotional regulation.
23:35 - 26:18 (02:43)
Summary
High levels of cortisol due to stress, especially during childhood, can impact the hippocampus, a part of the brain responsible for memory and emotional regulation. When we're not present, our ability to encode and recall memories is affected.
ChapterThe Impact of Stress Hormones on Memory
EpisodeWhy Do I Have Few Memories From Childhood? Deepen Your Healing & Find Answers With Dr. Nicole LePera
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
Dr. Nicole LePera explains that emotional immaturity, such as overwhelming emotions and difficulty coping, can be evidence of past trauma.
26:18 - 28:35 (02:16)
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Dr. Nicole LePera explains that emotional immaturity, such as overwhelming emotions and difficulty coping, can be evidence of past trauma. The first step towards healing is recognizing and becoming conscious of how you are showing up in your current relationships and interactions.
ChapterThe Impact of Stress Hormones on Memory
EpisodeWhy Do I Have Few Memories From Childhood? Deepen Your Healing & Find Answers With Dr. Nicole LePera
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
The speaker discusses their experience with dissociation and memory recall, and how their body sometimes remembers past experiences even if their mind does not.
28:35 - 32:14 (03:39)
Summary
The speaker discusses their experience with dissociation and memory recall, and how their body sometimes remembers past experiences even if their mind does not.