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Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Ep. 471 Self-Regulation & Trauma: How Perception Shapes You with Dr. John Demartini

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Cynthia Thurlow

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness

4.81K Ratings

🗓️ 4 June 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

I am honored to speak with Dr. John Demartini today. He is an international speaker, philosopher, and bestselling author who founded the Demartini Method, a revolutionary tool in modern psychology.  In our discussion, we break down the anatomy and physiology of self-regulation, examining the impact of trauma and perception, and how to reframe those experiences. We explore dissociation, the moral licensing effect, moral hypocrisy, and how delusion can disempower us. We also dive into the power of prioritization, the role of values, and what it truly means to live authentically. You will love today's valuable, thought-provoking, and insightful conversation with Dr. Demartini. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Dr. Demartini explains self-regulation The importance of being accountable, self-regulated, and living by your highest values  Ways we can transform trauma by changing our perceptions and attitudes How the brain creates anti-memories to balance traumatic experiences The freeze response and dissociation as survival mechanisms How the moral licensing effect relates to shame and pride Why we must compare our actions with our highest values rather than comparing ourselves with others Living more authentically Dr. Demartini has an exercise on his website to help identify your highest values and prioritize your actions. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Dr. John Demartini On his website

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0:00.0

Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast.

0:04.2

I'm your host, nurse practitioner, Cynthia Thurlow.

0:07.5

This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.

0:13.9

My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the health and wellness industry each week and impact

0:22.1

over a million lives.

0:29.0

Today, I'm the honor of connecting with Dr. John D. Martini.

0:32.9

He's an international speaker, philosopher, bestselling author, and founder of the D. Martini

0:38.0

Method, a revolutionary tool in modern psychology.

0:41.9

Today we spoke about the anatomy and physiology of self-regulation, the impact of trauma,

0:47.3

and perceptions, as well as reframing these experiences.

0:52.1

What dissociation is?

0:54.1

The moral licensing effect? Mor moral hypocrisy and delusion,

0:58.6

which disempowers us, the impact of prioritizing and values. And lastly, how to live authentically.

1:05.7

I know you will enjoy this conversation as much as I did recording it.

1:18.2

Well, Dr. D. Martini, I'm so glad that we were able to coordinate our calendars and have you on as a guest today.

1:20.1

I'm really excited to dive into your book.

1:20.9

Well, thank you.

1:23.9

Like I said, I was looking forward to this interview, so let's do it.

1:24.6

Absolutely.

1:29.6

The concept of self-regulation, I believe, is getting a lot of attention, not just on social media, but in discussions that we're having, why is it that some people

1:35.6

do a better job regulating their emotions, either when they're upset or they're happy or joyful?

1:42.3

What's the foundation that allows us to develop good self-regulation

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