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The Neuroscience of Overcoming Fear and Trauma
55:57 - 1:02:55 (06:57)
This podcast episode discusses how to rewire the brain to overcome fear and trauma by forming new positive associations to replace negative ones through repetition and recognition of the traumatic event.
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Studies have shown that if a tone or bell is paired with a foot shock or mild burn, an animal or person will brace themselves for the pain.
55:57 - 57:51 (01:53)
Summary
Studies have shown that if a tone or bell is paired with a foot shock or mild burn, an animal or person will brace themselves for the pain. However, repeatedly giving the tone without the shock can reduce the reaction to the painful stimulus and treating trauma can involve recounting traumatic experiences in detail in group settings.
ChapterThe Neuroscience of Overcoming Fear and Trauma
EpisodeErasing Fears & Traumas Based on the Modern Neuroscience of Fear
PodcastHuberman Lab
Dr. Judson Brewer explains the techniques that can help rewire traumatic experiences and create new, positive associations with them, instead of just replacing negative memories with good ones.
57:51 - 1:02:55 (05:04)
Summary
Dr. Judson Brewer explains the techniques that can help rewire traumatic experiences and create new, positive associations with them, instead of just replacing negative memories with good ones. Recognizing the traumatic event in detail and repeating it in your mind is key to mapping out positive experiences over it.