You're Not Crazy: Psychology in Real Life

The Biology of Trauma Triggers

February 17, 2022 Kim Champion, Ph.D. and Malachi Champion Season 1 Episode 6
You're Not Crazy: Psychology in Real Life
The Biology of Trauma Triggers
Show Notes

Trigger Warning: This episode contains frank discussion regarding trauma topics including triggers, self harm, and suicidal ideation.

Welcome to Episode 6!
The Biology of Trauma Triggers
In this episode, Malachi and Kim discuss what happens in the brain when it is traumatized and triggered beyond its "window of tolerance." We also discuss what this feels like in real life and how to manage during times of being triggered. PLUS we have included a new segment - Malachi presents Kim with a surprise listener question to be answered on the spot.
Special thanks to Nellie's Echo for use of the song, Young Man, for the intro and outro
Intro and outro voice over credit goes to Rachael Champion
**Soon to follow - links to a couple of helpful diagrams