Prepare to dive deep into the intricate web of human psychology, trauma, and the essence of personal responsibility. Today, I’m joined by the insightful Dr. Paul Conti, a psychiatrist, consultant, and author who is adept at helping people untangle complex problems and find a path to healing. His book, Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic, examines the most recent research, clinical best practices, and dozens of real-life stories to present a deeper, richer, and more urgent view of trauma. In the first part of this episode, Dr. Conti unravels the complexities of trauma, its lasting impact on our mental and emotional well-being, and the pivotal role of personal responsibility in our healing journey. We also explore the power of self-belief and conceptualizing trauma, gaps that exist in society around understanding and treating trauma, and the role of meaning and purpose in surviving and overcoming trauma. SHOW NOTES: 0:45 | Process of Understanding Ourselves 11:40 | Overcoming the Shame Spiral 18:30 | Markers of Trauma 25:59 | Conceptualizing Trauma and the Power of Self-Belief 33:01 | Societal Gaps in Understanding Our Responses 49:09 | The Depth of Loneliness and Feeling "Dead" Inside 1:05:13 | Compassion in a Societal Context 1:15:00 | The Role of Meaning and Purpose in Trauma QUOTES: “We have to learn how to release ourselves from the lessons of trauma.” [2:45] “Traumas can determine how old you are.” [23:55] “Our society doesn’t help or teach us what should be taught in elementary school…which is how the responses happen in us, and how we can change without knowing it, and how we can hide ourselves away and think differently about ourselves.” [32:50] “Understanding ourselves better is ALWAYS a good thing.” [35:17] “Logic doesn't matter when logic runs up against strong emotion.” [51:15] Follow Paul Conti: https://drpaulconti.com/ SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://bit.ly/AG1Impact. Go to https://bit.ly/MarekHealthImpact and use code IMPACTTHEORY for 10% off your first lab order. No interest, no payments - take advantage of this special financing offer at https://bit.ly/NetsuiteImpact to get the visibility and control you need to weather any storm. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://bit.ly/BetterhelpImpact and get on your way to being your best self. Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact? If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you. Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness. This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices