Dr. Alauna Curry
Dr. Alauna Curry
Treating America's Addiction to Violence
Treating America's Addiction to Violence
Treating America's Addiction to Violence
Thursday 9th June 2022
Dr. Alauna Curry examines America's addiction to violence and shares strategies for breaking free from the trauma cycle in 'Minding Your Amygdala'.
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32 minutes
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Dr. Alauna Curry
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Mindful Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!America's Addiction to Violence: A Deep Dive with Dr. Alauna Curry
The violence in our politics is real and it's part of our overall addiction. Look at our comedians, look at our actors and actresses and how we interact with each other, even from the stage. We use our own beliefs and wrong judgments- harmful judgments of other people- to laugh and create caricatures of other people, simply because we lack empathy for the stress or the strain or what the world has done to them.
Why is America so hooked on violence? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Minding Your Amygdala', Dr. Alauna Curry, a trauma psychiatrist, unpacks this complex issue. Dr. Curry argues that our society is caught in a vicious cycle of trauma and violence, driven by the short-lived pleasure of dopamine. From the history books to the latest blockbuster movies, violence is woven into the fabric of American culture, reinforcing aggressive behaviors and toxic mindsets.
But what role does the amygdala play in all this? Dr. Curry sheds light on how this part of our brain, along with other primitive systems, keeps us locked in a state of aggression and fear. She doesn't just stop at diagnosis; she offers practical strategies for breaking free from this destructive cycle. Through empathy and self-awareness, she believes we can start choosing peace over violence in our daily lives.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to understand the roots of America's addiction to violence and looking for ways to foster a more compassionate society.