Unlocking the Hidden Power of Your Trauma - Dr. Don Wood | EP 159

North Star Conversations with Will Polston

In this episode of North Star Conversations, Will Polston dives deep into the science of overcoming stress, anxiety, and trauma with Dr. Don Wood, a leading expert in neuroscience and high performance. Discover how unresolved trauma might be silently impacting your mental and physical health, and learn actionable strategies to reset your mind and unlock your peak potential. Whether you're struggling with stress, battling anxiety, or just looking to perform at your best, this conversation offers valuable insights you won’t want to miss.

Tune in to learn how cutting-edge neuroscience can help you break free from limiting beliefs and reclaim control of your life. Your journey to healing and high performance starts here

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Chapters

0:00 - Introduction: Healing Trauma and High Performance

0:57 - Meet Dr. Don Wood: Neuroscience and Trauma Expert

3:00 - Ice Hockey and Life Lessons from Sports

9:00 - Transition to Helping People Heal Trauma

11:32 - The Impact of Unresolved Trauma on Health

14:47 - Trauma Passed Down Through Generations

16:53 - Discovering the Connection Between Trauma and Autoimmune Disorders

21:15 - How the Brain Stores Trauma and Affects Anxiety

27:05 - Healing Trauma to Unlock Peak Performance

30:02 - Emotional Concussions: The Hidden Trauma

35:23 - Why Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD Are Symptoms, Not the Problem

39:01 - Mind Hacks for Better Sleep and Focus

44:21 - The Inspired Performance Programme: How It Works

45:16 - Final Thoughts: Healing, Performance, and the Power of Neuroscience

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