Rewiring the Brain: PTSD and Neuroplasticity with Dr. Brooke Bartlett"

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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Rewiring the Brain: PTSD and Neuroplasticity with Dr. Brooke Bartlett" is an episode from The Things We All Carry by Stack.

This episode is 114:42 long.

This episode was published on Aug 21, 2024.

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