Unveiling the Power of Stellate Ganglion Block with Dr. Eugene Lipov (Part 1 of 2)

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What if the thing we’ve been calling a “disorder” is actually an injury that can heal?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Eugene Lipov, the board-certified anesthesiologist who pioneered the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB)—better known by veterans and first responders as the God Shot. 

We talk about the benefits, the evidence, and why it’s changing the way Trauma is treated.

Dr. Lipov takes us from his early discoveries in pain management to clinical breakthroughs in PTSD, sharing both the science and the raw human stories of recovery. We also dive into the push to rename PTSD as PTSI (Post-Traumatic Stress Injury), why words matter when it comes to stigma, and what the future of trauma treatment could look like.

This is Part 1 of our conversation we explore: 

01:27 Our Personal Experience with Stellate Ganglion Block

02:39 Understanding Secondary PTSD

04:59 The Origin of the 'God Shot'

06:12 Gender Differences in PTSD

21:19 Challenges in PTSD Diagnosis

24:38 Advocating for PTSI

30:28 Alternative Treatments for PTSD

32:40 The Problem with Overprescribing Drugs

33:22 The Effectiveness of Stellate Ganglion Block

34:09 A Personal Story of Discovery

36:25 From Pain Management to PTSD Treatment

In Part 2 (Episode 124), we’ll explore 

Part 2 goes deeper into what it takes to bring this treatment into the mainstream. Dr. Lipov and I talk about who qualifies for SGB, how the procedure actually works, and the systemic roadblocks that still stand in the way of first responders getting real options for care.

We also open up the conversation to new frontiers: ketamine, psychedelics, and other emerging treatments that are changing the landscape of trauma recovery. And for the skeptics? We talk about the importance of rigorous science, policy change, and advocacy—because breakthroughs only matter if they reach the people who need them.

👉 Listen now to Part 1, and be ready to come back for Part 2.

Listen Now: https://www.afterthetonesdrop.co/dr-lipov-1

Preorder Dr. Lipov's Book Here: The God Shot Healing Trauma’s Legacy: The Science, the Stories, the Solution. 

Visit Dr. Lipov's Website https://dreugenelipov.com

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