Mental Health: The Final Frontier
03/20/25 • 36 min
In this powerful episode of Minding Your Amygdala, we confront the last great frontier of human health: mental well-being. Despite monumental progress in social justice—challenging racism, gender inequality, and systemic abuse—mental health remains stigmatized, hidden behind layers of cultural, religious, and societal resistance. But why??!
Join us as we explore the numbers behind the mental health crisis, revealing its global impact and the economic toll of untreated conditions. Then, we dive into the primitive tribal mind, uncovering how human history—from ancient survival instincts to modern-day polarization—has shaped our understanding of mental illness. We also examine the lingering psychological legacies of slavery and social dominance, shedding light on how historical "ownership" manifests in today’s relationships and behaviors.
Through neuroscience, therapy, and self-awareness, we unlock the path to mental liberation, empowering listeners to break free from inherited biases and reclaim their emotional well-being. Mental health isn’t just personal—it’s revolutionary.
Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that challenges the status quo and calls us all to action. Your journey to mental freedom starts here.
🎧 Listen now and join the conversation! Don't forget to rate and review!
Want to learn more? Join Dr. Alauna at The Trauma C.U.R.E. : Creators Using Radical Empathy to continue your journey toward healing and empowerment. Visit TheTraumaCURE.com to dive deeper.
#MindingYourAmygdala #MentalHealthMatters #TraumaHurts #EmpathyHeals
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In this powerful episode of Minding Your Amygdala, we confront the last great frontier of human health: mental well-being. Despite monumental progress in social justice—challenging racism, gender inequality, and systemic abuse—mental health remains stigmatized, hidden behind layers of cultural, religious, and societal resistance. But why??!
Join us as we explore the numbers behind the mental health crisis, revealing its global impact and the economic toll of untreated conditions. Then, we dive into the primitive tribal mind, uncovering how human history—from ancient survival instincts to modern-day polarization—has shaped our understanding of mental illness. We also examine the lingering psychological legacies of slavery and social dominance, shedding light on how historical "ownership" manifests in today’s relationships and behaviors.
Through neuroscience, therapy, and self-awareness, we unlock the path to mental liberation, empowering listeners to break free from inherited biases and reclaim their emotional well-being. Mental health isn’t just personal—it’s revolutionary.
Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that challenges the status quo and calls us all to action. Your journey to mental freedom starts here.
🎧 Listen now and join the conversation! Don't forget to rate and review!
Want to learn more? Join Dr. Alauna at The Trauma C.U.R.E. : Creators Using Radical Empathy to continue your journey toward healing and empowerment. Visit TheTraumaCURE.com to dive deeper.
#MindingYourAmygdala #MentalHealthMatters #TraumaHurts #EmpathyHeals
Follow @dralauna on Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
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