July 30, 2025
IE496: Dr. Bessel van der Kolk on Trauma, Psychedelics, EMDR, and Why Psychiatry Is Failing Us
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👉 Make the Most of Your Life… 🕊️ GUIDANCE & MASTERY to turn your awakening into real-world impact — in your life, career, leadership, business, and beyond. 🚀 Book your FREE 30-minute Discovery Call with Amrit: 👉 https://amritsandhu.com/call ___________________ 🙏 Join the Community! You are not alone anymore. JOIN the Inspired Evolution CIRCLE - where Inspired Souls support and uplift each other through these deep times. 🌌 Weekly gatherings, live meditations, guest podcast teachers & deep spiritual support. 👉 Join Our Community: https://inspiredevolution.com/circle 🌱 Founding Member spots available - Only 29 Spots Left ___________________ Dr. Bessel van der Kolk dismantles our understanding of trauma, arguing it’s not a memory of the past but a present force reshaping the brain and identity. From EMDR to psychedelics, he explores unconventional paths to healing while exposing the failures of traditional psychiatry. True recovery, he insists, begins with compassion, embodiment, and community, not diagnosis. __________________ 🎬 IN OUR EPISODE: 00:00 Understanding Stress vs. Trauma 05:18 The Role of Environment in Trauma Recovery 10:15 Resilience and Individual Responses to Trauma 12:24 The Impact of Trauma on Brain Function 17:29 The Interconnectedness of Mental Health Issues 18:52 Exploring EMDR and Alternative Trauma Treatments 24:40 The Shakespeare Movement: Healing Through Performance 29:06 Self-Permission and Mindfulness in Healing 36:02 The Importance of Validation in Trauma Recovery 40:22 The Impact of Trauma on Sensitivity 40:54 Reactions vs. Memories: Understanding Trauma Responses 41:51 Exploring Neurofeedback: A Cutting-Edge Approach 44:52 The Role of the Nervous System in Trauma Recovery 45:53 Psychedelics in Trauma Treatment: A New Frontier 53:31 Self-Compassion: Healing Through Understanding 58:24 Expanding the Perception Box: Overcoming Trauma's Limitations 01:01:23 Spirituality and Science: Bridging the Gap 01:02:26 The Journey of Recovery: Finding What Works for You ___________________ Get your copies of Dr Besselvan der Kolk's books here: 👉 https://inspiredevolution.com/DrBesselvanderKolk_books ___________________ 👀 FIND THE GUEST ONLINE ✦ Website: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/ ___________________ 🤗 FIND US EVERYWHERE ONLINE ✦ Website: https://www.amritsandhu.com/ ✦ Website: https://www.inspiredevolution.com/ ✦ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InspiredEvolution ✦ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspired_evolution/ ✦ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspiredevolution/ ✦ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UC8SQeFEB7c7sPHRikkJFvjg ___________________ 👆 Disclaimer: Guest views are their own and don't reflect The Inspired Evolution's official positions. 🎙️ Ready to start YOUR podcast? This episode was created with Riverside - the world's #1 podcast platform. Get 10% off and join us and thousands making a positive impact: https://inspiredevolution.com/riverside ___________________ 🌈 STAY INSPIRED & KEEP EVOLVING ! 👀 SEE YOU IN THE NEXT ONE ! 🙌 YEW ! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/inspiredevolution . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.