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Why the Brain Won’t Switch Off
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Duration 22mins 36secs
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Discover the science behind trauma in this engaging session led by Dr Jennifer Sweeton. Journey inside the brain to understand how it processes danger, why PTSD symptoms can feel impossible to control, and what happens when survival systems go into overdrive. Learn how the amygdala, thalamus, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex interact during moments of threat, and why the “fast” fear pathway often beats rational thought. Through vivid real-life examples and cutting-edge neuroscience, this session reveals how fight, flight, and freeze responses are formed—and introduces hope through targeted strategies that can help restore balance, safety, and control after trauma.
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Dive into the brain’s hidden survival system as Dr Jennifer Sweeton unpacks how trauma rewires threat detection. Explore why PTSD symptoms persist, how the amygdala hijacks rational thinking, and how fast survival pathways shape our responses—revealing powerful insights into healing and resilience.
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