Trauma's impact on childhood memories
About this episode
Carl Weems discusses his research on the impact of trauma on childhood memories and the long-term health effects of adverse childhood experiences.
As Carl Weems conducted research in New Orleans, he documented children's recollections of Hurricane Katrina. When Hurricane Gustav hit, Weems found that those with another negative experience maintained their recollection of trauma during Hurricane Katrina. Those with a more positive experience during Gustav remembered Katrina more positively than before. This is part of the foundation of Weems' new developmental theory that reshapes how experts understand the fluidity of memories and the impact of trauma. Weems joins the program to talk about his theory and the broader impact of traumatic and adverse childhood experiences, or TrACEs. Dr. Padget Skogman, a pediatrician, also joins the hour to share the long-term health impacts of TrACEs. (This show was originally produced November 18, 2025.)
People in this episode
Guests: Carl Weems, Dr. Padget Skogman
Topics covered
- trauma
- childhood memories
- Hurricane Katrina
- Hurricane Gustav
- developmental theory
- health impacts
- adverse childhood experiences
Keywords
- trauma
- childhood memories
- Hurricane Katrina
- Hurricane Gustav
- developmental theory
- TrACEs
- health impacts
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: TrACEs
Places: New Orleans
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