Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
Casey Grover, MD, FACEP, FASAM
Understanding Trauma: How I Found Out that My Brain Stores Trauma on the Left Side
Understanding Trauma: How I Found Out that My Brain Stores Trauma on the Left Side
Understanding Trauma: How I Found Out that My Brain Stores Trauma on the Left Side
Monday 10th February 2025
Explore how trauma is stored in the brain and its link to addiction with Dr. Casey Grover and Dr. Fred Schiffer on Addiction Medicine Made Easy.
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Casey Grover, MD, FACEP
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Episode Overview
- Trauma can be stored in either hemisphere of the brain.
- Dual brain psychology explores how each hemisphere functions independently.
- Visual field testing can identify which side of the brain holds trauma.
- Stimulating the healthier hemisphere can help treat addiction and PTSD.
- Understanding brain hemispheres is key to effective trauma therapy.
The brain has two sides, a left and a right. Sometimes they're referred to as hemispheres.
Ever wondered how trauma gets stored in your brain? In this episode of Addiction Medicine Made Easy, Dr. Casey Grover chats with Dr. Fred Schiffer, a psychiatrist from Harvard Medical School, to unravel the mysteries of dual brain psychology. Dr. Schiffer explains the intriguing split-brain studies and how each hemisphere of the brain can function independently, storing different memories and emotions.
He dives into the concept that trauma can reside in either hemisphere and how this impacts addiction and mental health. Dr. Schiffer shares fascinating anecdotes about patients with split brains, where one hemisphere might want to smoke while the other tries to put out the cigarette. He also discusses his own experiences treating PTSD and addiction by identifying which side of the brain holds the trauma and stimulating the healthier side to promote healing.
This episode is packed with eye-opening insights on how our brains work and practical advice for those dealing with trauma and addiction. It's a deep dive into the science behind dual brain psychology, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the human mind.