Join Stack and Dr Brooke Bartlett on The Things We All Carry Episode 130 as they uncover the extensive impact of trauma on mental health. Dr. Bartlett, a clinical psychologist expert in trauma, delves into the brain's intricacies, focusing on the amygdala, prefrontal cortex, and hippocampus. Learn about post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI), the curative potential of neuroplasticity, and evidence-based treatments. Discussions cover the importance of systematic exposure therapy, addressing mental health thoroughly, and why talk therapy might not be enough for severe cases. This episode also underscores proactive interventions in fire and police departments, and the cumulative nature of trauma. Gain invaluable knowledge and practical advice for navigating the challenges of mental wellness.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:22 Meet the First Responders
00:51 Defining Mental Wealth
02:38 Protecting Mental Wealth
04:47 Host's Personal Reflections
10:40 Episode Overview and Guest Introduction
13:39 Dr. Brooke Bartlett's Background
25:21 Understanding the Brain
32:55 Impact of Trauma on the Brain
37:25 Combat Veteran's PTSD Triggered by Barbecue
38:34 Symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Injury
39:35 Brain Scans and PTSD
44:32 Memory Gaps and Trauma
53:15 Neuroplasticity: The Brain's Superpower
01:05:17 Evidence-Based Trauma Therapy
01:15:32 Understanding Internal and External Avoidance
01:15:52 Imaginal Exposures: Facing Trauma Head-On
01:16:51 Recalibrating the Amygdala
01:19:09 The Role of Repetition in Trauma Therapy
01:23:28 Addressing Complex PTSD and Memory Gaps
01:27:44 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Prefrontal Cortex
01:47:02 The Importance of Proactive Mental Health Strategies
01:49:54 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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