673: Body-Mind Trauma with Dr. Aoife O'Donovan

Is it the chicken or the egg? Did your chemical imbalance lead to weight gain, or did weight changes trigger a hormonal shift? Did depression cause neurotransmitter imbalances, or did the imbalance spark depression—or both? This week, we speak with a psychiatrist who specializes in the physiological effects of mental health, and take a deep dive into trauma. Listen and learn: The clinical definition of trauma What really happens when we "get over" past trauma The role of social support in healing Why physical exercise might be the most powerful mental health intervention of all time LINK: ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Aoife O'Donovan is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and a Research Psychologist at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. She aims to identify biological and psychological markers of stress-related illnesses. Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel

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673: Body-Mind Trauma with Dr. Aoife O'Donovan is an episode from The Lucas Rockwood Show by Lucas Rockwood.

This episode is 41:14 long.

This episode was published on May 21, 2025.

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