158: Overcoming Trauma with Dr. Christy Gibson

00:00:00 Dr. Christy Gibson on Overcoming Trauma 00:06:11 How to treat PTSD with trauma therapy 00:12:06 How to Rewire the Brain of PTSD Patients  00:15:20 How do we screen for Trauma-related disorders? 00:21:40 The trauma of primary care 00:25:49 How to screen for trauma in your life Introduction - Dr. Christy Gibson has a doctorate degree and extensive experience as a family physician and trauma therapist - She initially went into medicine because she liked both the science and humanities aspects Career Background - Worked as a hospital family doctor for 17 years - Had experiences during earthquakes in Nepal that led her to study post-traumatic stress - Realized understanding trauma was important for helping patients with physical and mental health Approach to Trauma Therapy - Uses techniques like tapping and guided imagery to help shift clients' nervous systems - Also utilizes treatments like EMDR and neurofeedback Assessing Trauma - Discusses the difference between trauma and normal hurt feelings - Notes how trauma may relate to increased neurological disorders Applying Insights to Practice - Answers Drs. Anderson and Gaman's questions about applying her trauma insights to their functional medicine practice - Discusses considering patients' trauma histories Additional Details - Mentions her books, social media presence, and desire to spread trauma education