The Invisible Machine with Dr. Eugene Lipov and Jamie Mustard
Robert Sikes
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Do you or someone you know suffer from PTSD? Dr. Eugene Lipov and
Jamie Mustard co-authored the book The Invisible Machine and
together they are working to change our understanding of trauma &
post-traumatic stress and why it matters to society. This is a very
worthwhile conversation to listen to and it may help you or someone
you know who may be struggling.
What
we discussed:
The catalyst for their groundbreaking research on improving PTSD
treatment with sympathetic nervous system blocks (2:31)
PTSD treatment and nervous system repair (4:58)
Trauma and its effects on the body (8:09)
The impact of modern living on mental health (15:17)
The impact of social media on mental health and the body's
response to chronic stress (21:32)
Changing the name of PTSD to PTSI (post-traumatic stress injury) and
the reasons for that change (26:01)
Trauma therapy and the effectiveness of VSR for treating various
types of trauma (34:45)
Injections for autonomic nervous system regulation (37:59)
The use of technology to improve mental health (44:09)
Pain management and the sympathetic nervous system (50:17)
The challenges PTSD researchers face (53:21)
How the book has helped to change the lives of trauma victims
(59:09)