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Marshall Poe

  • Sharon K. Farber, “Hunger for Ecstasy: Trauma, the Brain, and the Influence of the Sixties” (Aronson, 2013)

Sharon K. Farber, “Hunger for Ecstasy: Trauma, the Brain, and the Influence of the Sixties” (Aronson, 2013)

Tuesday 20th May 2014

Marshall Poe interviews Sharon Klayman-Farber about her book 'Hunger for Ecstasy', exploring trauma, addiction, and the pursuit of ecstatic experiences.
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Chasing Ecstasy: Trauma, Addiction, and Recovery Explored

An ecstatic experience was a form of dissociation that hasn't really been identified before.
Why do we chase ecstasy? It's not just because it feels amazing—our brains are wired to crave it. But as Sharon Klayman-Farber explains in her book 'Hunger for Ecstasy: Trauma, the Brain, and the Influence of the Sixties', there's a darker side to this pursuit. In this episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery', host Marshall Poe chats with Farber about the complex relationship between trauma and our search for ecstatic experiences.
From the harmful paths like drug-taking, cutting, and starving to the cultural and spiritual practices involving body suspension and piercing, Farber dives deep into why we seek out these intense states. She argues that our desire for ecstasy often stems from a need to escape or defend against trauma, but this quest can lead to addiction and a host of other issues.
Poe and Farber also touch on the role of therapy in recovery and the inherent dangers of experimenting with substances. Whether you're curious about the psychological underpinnings of addiction or looking for insights into recovery, this episode offers a thought-provoking discussion that sheds light on the lengths we go to for a fleeting moment of bliss.
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