Chapter
The Neuroscience of Trauma and Addiction
04:41 - 12:10 (07:29)
Childhood trauma can negatively affect the development of the prefrontal cortex, leaving addictive circuits in the basal ganglia overstimulated. Additionally, the sub cortical areas of the brain, such as the amygdala, can become hypersensitive and cause anxiety or alarm in response to stress.
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In this episode, the speaker discusses how anxiety can be caused by a stressful environment during childhood through changes in the prefrontal cortex and executive function.
04:41 - 07:20 (02:39)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker discusses how anxiety can be caused by a stressful environment during childhood through changes in the prefrontal cortex and executive function. They also mention a study done on men and women's brains reacting to compassionate words.
ChapterThe Neuroscience of Trauma and Addiction
Episode#563 - Dr Russell Kennedy - Why You Feel So Anxious All The Time
PodcastModern Wisdom
Traumatic experiences during childhood could make people more prone to addiction and anxiety in adulthood.
07:20 - 12:10 (04:50)
Summary
Traumatic experiences during childhood could make people more prone to addiction and anxiety in adulthood. LSD has been found to help with PTSD, by activating the prefrontal cortex instead of the addictive sub-cortical areas of the brain.