Violence and How the brain reacts- Dr Paul Dyer
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What happens in your brain when you experience violence? It's far more complex than simple fight-or-flight responses. The consequences ripple through your neural pathways in ways that can fundamentally alter who you are.
Dr. Dyer, a neuroscientist with military experience, takes us deep into the fascinating and sometimes disturbing world of how violence affects our brains. One of his most powerful insights? Violence is entirely subjective. Your brain doesn't grade trauma on a curve—what registers as violent to you is processed as such regardless of how others might perceive its severity. This subjective experience triggers the hypothalamus, setting off a cascade of neurochemical reactions that can physically reshape your brain over time.
The conversation explores how chronic exposure to violence thins the cortex, reduces brain volume in key regions, and impairs cognitive function. "The more violent you are, the lower your IQ," Dr. Dyer explains, highlighting a destructive feedback loop many don't recognize. Even more concerning is how these patterns can be passed down generationally—not just through learned behaviors, but through actual cellular communication that affects offspring.
But there's hope in understanding these mechanisms. The brain's neuroplasticity means healing is possible through therapies like CBT, NLP, and EMDR. The path forward involves forgiveness—particularly self-forgiveness—and giving yourself grace throughout the process. Whether you've experienced trauma directly, perpetrated violence and seek healing, or simply want to understand these complex neurological processes, this episode offers profound insights into breaking destructive cycles.
Ready to understand how your brain processes violence and how to heal those neural pathways? Subscribe now, leave a comment with your experiences, and shar
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