About this episode

In this episode, Dr. Aimie and Josh Trent discuss the nuances between resting and escaping, the impact of learned helplessness, and the importance of safety in personal growth.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Aimie Apigian

Guest: Josh Trent

Topics covered

• learned helplessness
• rest vs escaping
• personal growth
• identity
• emotional epigenetics
• safety and curiosity

Keywords

• learned helplessness
• resting vs escaping
• personal identity
• emotional growth
• safety
• curiosity

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Organizations: The Biology of Trauma

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