Ah-Mig-Dah-La (Season 1)

The amygdala, an area of the brain that contributes to emotional processing is responsible for the response and memory of emotions, especially fear. The amygdala is the reason we are afraid of things outside our control. It also controls the way we react to the world, or an event that causes an emotion, that we see as threatening or dangerous. The fight-or-flight-or-freeze response.

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Another very insightful talk. For myself, recognizing the hyper-vigilance of my overactive amygdala has transformed my whole experience. “The body keeps the score” is a revelation! Thank you for sharing this with others!

OMG!!! I was looking through the Insight Timer app and was curious about this because of my recent reading of Pete Walker’s CPTSD book. So grateful to have found this very informative podcast! And you two are funny, and humor really helps me tolerate the dark subjects I’m exploring in my life. Thank you for doing what you do—happy healing!

Season 1 episodes have been life changing for me. I have struggled alone up until 2.5 years ago when I found Lisa A. Romano (whom you reference often). When you’ve been a particular way most of your life because it’s all you know, change comes slowly. My growth has grown tremendously since November when I reached a breaking point. That was around the time you appeared on Insight Timer and you and L. W. have played a hugh role in my progress! I am so happy with the progress I’ve made. I feel so much better now and the trickle down to other relationships has been a pleasant surprise.

Looking forward to Season 2 and my continued growth!! Many many thanks to you both. 😄💜