My understanding is that the brain is telling the body to create pain etc. The body doens’t feel but for the brains ability to send pain signals. A bit confused here.

If the US would sanction the use of psychedelics medicinally then maybe we could GET the help we need under medical supervision. We are so behind the rent of the world!

There was a Dr. Loewen who brought attention to somatic reaction also, using a technique called bio-energetics.

Goal accomplished for improving the world.

are you related? you look so much alike

I’ve heard it explained it before like, the stuckness of the trauma is not a cerebral, intellectual, cognitive thing - it’s not a puzzle or problem that Mind can solve (e.g. talk therapy). Insight alone might not be impactful. It lives in the body, and many of us are so disconnected, dissociated & almost ignoring or compartmentalizing what’s happening in our bodies. We may not have access to it unless we go and meet it there, which starts with attending, noticing, paying attention. I’ve heard Peter say that the physiological stress response needs to be able to be completed, because it’s sort of stuck frozen from the original experiences, mid-reaction, when it couldn’t resolve.

Beautiful! Thank you both!

I was an EIP, raised by EIPs. Codependency was my "normal". It wasn't until I was in my 40s, after my life began to crumble, that I understood my childhood was "traumatic". I had experienced all 10 ACE's and had no idea those things had an impact me. There were other things like toxic religion, bullying, and frequent moves. I had very little stability. Now I know I never had a sense of safety. For decades, I lived with deep beliefs of shame and unworthiness. I was a people pleaser and overachiever. I struggled with addictions, the worst of which was approval and the good opinions of others. I had a Victim/Martyr narrative and blamed everyone else for my unhappiness. Like many people my age, I was taught to suppress, ignore, and invalidate my emotions. What I felt was irrelevant, and often "wrong". ("I'll give you something to cry about"). I look back and can hardly relate to the perspectives I once held. I know that was me, but I had very little self awareness, no true Self. I was just who everyone else "needed". My primary motivation was to be "good enough", to be valued. But I didn't know that. About 10 years ago, I realized my relationships all followed a common theme and that I always had a "bad guy", someone who was at fault, or wronged me in some way. When I saw that, I realized I was the common denominator. I didn't know how or why, but I knew that somehow I was contributing. That was before trauma had the attention it does now. Thankfully, it was also before the collective narrative on narcissism. I know I would have labeled everyone else as narcissists and never looked deeper. It was almost like peeling off layers of an onion. I had insight after insight. Because my inner critic was so harsh, these weren't easy revelations. Something happened that made me connect the CSA I'd experienced to the people pleasing and inability to say no. When I looked up symptoms of survivors, I found a list that described every "personality flaw" I had. I was actually in denial about many of those things. It was as though the author knew me better than I did. But that was the beginning of illumination for me. I began to develop an understanding of what had happened. I eventually had a personality collapse. I realized everything I believed was adopted. My values, beliefs, and even my "identity" was learned and based on someone else's beliefs. I realized I had no idea who I really was. I had no integrity. I was just a facade. At that point I had no emotional intelligence. I was like a child in an adult body. I had temper tantrums, would shut down, was passive aggressive. My behavior was pretty narcissistic. I began to see my toxic traits more clearly. I had no frame of reference for what was happening. Now I know it was the beginning of Individuation, Self awareness and realization. I went through a deep grief process. From 2017 to 2022, I was able caretaker for 5 loved ones as they navigated terminal illness, hospice care, and then death. Often, I was taking care of more than one person at a time. Those experiences taught me a lot about empathy and love. I was also so focused on them, I got out of my me-centric, myopic perspective. But, I've also had a lot of grief from those losses too. Looking back, one of the biggest obstacles to self awareness is shame. Children who experience trauma internalize these beliefs. It becomes a lens through which we see, interpret, and experience life. Often, we dissociate and live life from the neck up, in our thoughts. I was so tuned out from my body, I didn't even know you could actually feel feelings. I'm starting to restore my sense of safety. At a point, I completely isolated. I knew there would be no way I could determine who I really was, with the influence of others around me. I was just too impressionable and malleable. I had recognized I was incapable of participating in a healthy relationship. I've slowly started to live life again. I've spent years learning about childhood trauma, the somatic aspects of stress and trauma, and emotional intelligence. I finally started going to trauma informed therapy last year. Prior to that, I couldn't find a therapist that actually understood any of it. I try to share my experiences, the insights I've gained, and the resources I've found. I love to learn and to articulate my experiences. I plan on writing a book. Most of it is actually written. I'd love to help mothers of my generation repair their relationships with their children. Shame can't exist in the light. Trauma symptoms are not character flaws. Sadly, because we have so little awareness of the impacts of childhood trauma, we often vilify those who learned to abandon and reject themselves. I'd love to help shine a light for people to understand that they're not inherently flawed. I've found a few healthy, amazing friends. Authentic and safe friendships are new to me. But I'm so grateful for the angels that have come into my life. Thank you so much for not vilifying the "narcissist". I love how you were able to call out, and speak honestly, about the behavior, but didn't demonize the individual. We need perspectives and voices that create a safe container for healing. Thank you. If you're reading this and can relate to anything I wrote about, please be gentle with yourself. We can't shame ourselves into loving ourselves. You deserve your own empathy and compassion. What you need more than anything is to see yourself as worthy and to stop seeking validation in the external. You really are the answer. You matter. I pray you find your way through. Learn about trauma, especially the work of Gabor Maté, and Polyvagal Theory. It'll make a difference. Also, if you'd like to check out my writing, you can find it on the FB group Wholeness Remembered.

Is it the same can u geal from injury vs pain

How can I release chronic pain spinal cord?

I've had chronic pain from bracing since 2 years old,I fell down concrete stairs and was rushed to hospital, I lasted into a coma while they we operating on me and my parents were told I wouldn't make it.lived with trauma ever since,them more traumatic events piled on top and I don't think I worked through any of it,my mum couldn't deal with anyone's emotions but mine in particular she found offensive and told me I had no right to feel anything and that my life was not going to be a happy one,guess it sunk in.

So, essentially, a covert narcissist.

Great

and Dan proves he has no FOPO by a mismatched tagline and video (I'd love to know those three books though) also I may need a tattoo that says "Inner Peace MFr" Loved the interview with Dr G - for a man who works with super high performance people, he comes across as such a compassionate person.

OH MY GOD❤yout srory is so valuable. You have no idea of the positive impact your having on US❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Assuming that meditation can have a significant influence on our health, it can lead to a variety of positive effects on overall well-being and holistic health as well as positive gene effects.

Nice job guys! Fan of both you guys! Great conversation and especially among two hugely successful dudes just layin it down regarding anxiety and successful ways of coping, reducing and diminishing the effects of it.. I’m a counselor specializing in anxiety and panic and working with a lot of high school,and college athletes. Ive meditated for 30 years and Dan, your book and app are recommended continuously from my practice. Thanks again guys for the badass conversation and zero wu wu approach to anxiety treatment- much needed and appreciated ! - John Bosworth in Tampa, Fl

what a great video, I want to over come my anxiety

This does seem weird. But it works.

Such a great and wonderful and helpful show!! Both the interviewer and interviewee. Your questions, being real and vulnerable in clarifying and also restating... and Steven Levine, just a lovely and beautiful human who is and has been helping the planet for years. It is a continual unfolding process of healing & transforming trauma, understanding and hopefully breaking the cycle of hurting each other.... and replacing with helping each other instead. So simple. and the planet is so much smaller these days. 🙏💕🌏

Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory aligns with this and explains the physiology an science behind this process. He'd be an amazing guest too!

I didn't know that I've lived in my head and disembodied for decades, until I worked with a somatic experiencing therapist. That was transformative for me and helped me recover from chronic pain and befriend my body. The neuroscientist, Lisa Feldman Barrett says that the body doesn't keep the score. She says the brain keeps the score, the body is the scorecard. I'd love to see you interview her. It would be a fascinating juxtaposition to this interview with Peter Levine.

🙏 Vipassana is very body-based. Good stuff! Thanks as always!

really loved this one and will probably watch it again (first time just listening). Ofosu's description/explanation around the self and non-duality was one of the best I've heard (sorry Sam Harris!) that part alone would make an amazing Short!

The vuuuuu thing works I have tried so many sounds but this technique works really well. Better than the breathe in then out for longer which nearly suffocates me

This is amazing thanks. I have ptsd and panic attacks

Thank you so much for these conversations Dan! Love Peter Levine

After 32 years of dealing with my younger half brother constantly only talking about himself, never asking or giving me space to talk about what is happening in my life I had enough. What pushed me to decide is that he never calls me and when I do call him he is quick to anger over me having boundaries and resorted to calling me a New York whore last year. Even after that I still gave him a chance. I travelled abroad by myself recently and as a single woman you would think he would have called me once or twice over 4 months to see if it was going ok. Not one call from him. That’s when I realized it was always all about him. I cut contact with him yesterday and looking forward to bringing new beginnings and positive energy into my life. Going forward if I see these traits I will cut it very early with people until I delve into myself and learn to create better boundaries. Good luck to all of you you deserve to have positive friends and family who care about you equally!

Thank you so much for this pod cast. I use the Balance app and the 10% Happier app on a daily basis. What a treat to listen to Dan and Ofosu discussing meditation and how we can learn to be more kind to ourselves. Loved it🙏🏻

Good afternoon 😊 it's my first time watching 👀 your videos. 🎉keep up the good work 😊

Ur so funny BSP 😅😂

I so appreciated hearing from Ofosu. I am finding the body scan with offering appreciation and gratitude to the various body parts to be a beautiful way to connect with my body without judgment. Also, I loved the idea that a hurting self is a sticky self. I’ve definitely found that to be true in my experience, but that phrasing just put it so perfectly. Thanks to you both for all you do. And thanks for your vulnerability.❤

. Thank you, Dan....you are a Bodhisattva, after a fashion💙

Well done Gentlemen. Thank you. You are both talented and interesting. Mr. Harris your Ten Percent has given me great solace Thank you. Please keep up the great work. You are both gracious with your honesty and suffering. Mr. Eldridge your voice is that of an Angel. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent. I am amazed how you forge ahead in such a public forum. I believe we all have superpower in the anxiety world. It is how we harness it for good and not evil. For me it is a day to day chore. With your kindness and grace I am blessed. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

Fantastic. Good work!! This is the yin-aspect work on personal growth. Men need to do that to balance themselves out from the strong yang-aspect so they may get to the Middle Way. And women are to also embrace and work with their yang aspect to come to the middle way. This way, we become whole people rather than 1/2 or 50%. My formula for successful relationships is 1 + 1 = 3. the 3 is the synergy that results out of two whole people engaging.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Spring!❤ thanks

Also, Dan...please stop apologizing for repeating yourself over the course of your many podcast episodes. Remember that each episode, someone is listening for the first or second time and may never have heard what you think your going overboard with. Also, even for someone who has heard it 13 times, maybe today, in this mind-set, with this guest, they finally HEAR it in a way that is meaningful for them.

I am loving this interview! Thank you so much!

That's why people say in funerals that good people are the ones to pass away first, because when you have been raised to never say no and put everyone before you, you just attract abusers. Those who care about you will leave because that person will isolate you and they will stick to you as glue.

" have a set time to worry " 🤔 interesting..

At 9 min., The steps of tools 😃✅️

This was sooo good !!😮😮👏🏼👏🏼

I so needed to heat this today. Thank you x

I've always wondered if Sam had any sympathy to the more supernatural claims made in relation to meditation. Glad you guys got him to talk about it!

Thank you for this interview 🙏

I have often reached out to Pema Chodren’s teachings, she is a true light 💫 Greg Boyle is also a an incredible spiritual being whom exudes love and compassion.❤️

Great talk. Thank you both very much. Very clear and potent with wisdom.

Very good . Thank you. Ciao

Came here after a Buddhist nun talked about this interview. It’s fascinating how father explains the image of “God” but also quoted Buddha nature as a practice. Definitely father is practicing that Buddha nature of promoting and applying loving kindness unconditionally to marginalized and neglected community. Great thank to the questioner who has Buddhist knowledge and assimilating it with father’s experience.

I think what she researched mostly is the indian culture back then. Indian wife in rural area still don’t call their husband by name. She didn’t research what buddha found. He is a compassionate one who knows no gender and races. America still don’t have women president.