Terrance Fleming
Terrance Fleming
Our Stress Response
Our Stress Response
Our Stress Response
Monday 28th December 2020
Discover how childhood adversity leads to toxic stress and long-term impacts, with insights on the importance of supportive relationships in recovery.
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Terrance Fleming
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Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Understanding Toxic Stress: How Childhood Adversity Shapes Us
Toxic stress refers to persistent adversity that a child experiences without the buffer of a safe, stable adult or other protective factors, which can result in a dysregulated stress response.
Ever wondered why some childhood experiences leave such a lasting mark? In this episode of 'The Bear Comes Home From The Bar', host Terrance Fleming breaks down the complex process of our stress response and its implications when it goes haywire. Fleming, a survivor of childhood alcohol adversity himself, dives into how our brains react to stress and what happens when that stress becomes toxic. Picture the amygdala, the brain's alarm system, going off every time there's a threat.
Normally, this helps us stay safe. But what if the alarm never stops ringing? That's toxic stress - a relentless state of high alert without the comfort of a stable adult to help calm things down. This kind of stress during childhood can mess with our body's natural responses, leading to long-term issues like chronic health problems and mental illness. But don't lose hope! Fleming emphasizes the power of positive relationships in countering these effects.
He shares insights from Nadine Burke Harris's book, 'The Deepest Well', highlighting how supportive adults can act as a buffer against toxic stress, promoting healthier development. Whether you've faced similar struggles or are simply curious about how early adversity shapes us, this episode offers valuable knowledge and a sense of community. Tune in to understand more about the journey from trauma to healing.