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Being Well · November 3, 2025 · 2h 43m

Trauma Masterclass: Understanding and Repairing Our Hidden Wounds

This compilation episode brings together insights from multiple experts on trauma, including Lindsay Gibson, Bessel van der Kolk, Mariel Buqué, Elizabeth Ferreira, Stephanie Foo, Jacob Ham, Peter Levine, and Gabor Maté. Topics range from the developmental roots of trauma and intergenerational transmission to somatic healing and the cultural context of trauma. It's a comprehensive overview of trauma psychology.

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Highlights

Inconsistent Parenting and Lack of Attunement Leave Lasting Impact02:15
Dr. Lindsay Gibson's segment revisits how inconsistent parenting and failure to attune to a child's needs can create lasting psychological wounds.
Internalizing Abuse as a Psychological Survival Strategy23:16
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk discusses how victims of abuse often internalize blame, believing the maltreatment was their fault.
Intergenerational Trauma Passed Through Families39:34
Dr. Mariel Buqué explains how trauma can be transmitted across generations through family patterns, parenting styles, and even epigenetic changes.
Somatic Experiencing Moves Trauma Through the Body2:06:52
Dr. Peter Levine shares his Somatic Experiencing approach, which holds that trauma is stored in the body and must be released physically.
Trauma as a Symptom of a Toxic Culture2:20:55
Dr. Gabor Maté argues that trauma is a natural response to a disconnected, survival-oriented society, not just an individual pathology.

Misc

Compilation episode featuring previously aired segments.
Timestamps provided for each guest segment.
Includes a recap at the end.
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