Can trauma lead to a cancer diagnosis? w/ James Benzing

In this latest episode, Charlie is joined by James Benzing, his therapist and now good friend.  In the previous episode, Charlie's guest Lucy Smail was adamant that her cancer diagnosis all stemmed from the trauma she experienced upon learning of her sons paralysis.  Her body shut down and became overridden with cortisol and various other symptoms.Whilst the direct causation of cancer by injury remains unproven, emerging research suggests that trauma may play a role in the progression of existing cancer.  Indeed, well-known physician and best-selling author, Dr. Gabor Mate, believes there is a connection between psychological/environmental experiences and medical afflictions like cancer, addiction and trauma.  He rejects the assumption that the human mind and body are separate entities. Charlie and James take a deeper dive into this theory, using Charlie's own experience as a case study.  To understand, if there might be any correlation at all between his own diagnosis and any past experiences that might testify to this.Their conversation would suggest that there is, as they find themselves taking a look back as far as Charlie's primary education and the emotions he experienced then and subsequently repressed until now. This episode is a particularly personal and candid account of Charlie's own experience, as he continues on his quest to help others navigate through their own respective journeys. Website: www.talkingtocharlie.comInstagram: @talkingtocharlie DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this series are those of the host and his guests, they do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.