The Body Keeps The Score

About this episode

You know that book your friend recommended? The one that rigorously describes the science of trauma, de-stigmatizes abuse and promotes effective treatments? Well here’s the thing: It doesn't actually do that. Thanks to Emi Nietfield, Keith Cox, Lisa Starr, Richard McNally, Kevin McGuire and everyone else who helped us research and fact-check this episode!  Where to find us:  • Our Patreon • Our merch! • Peter's newsletter • Peter's other podcast, 5-4 • Mike's other podcast, Maintenance Phase Sources: • What the Most Famous Book About Trauma Gets Wrong • Trauma: A Genealogy • Remembering Trauma • Advocates of Research-Supported Treatments for PTSD are Losing  • Tell Me Why It Hurts • ‘The Body Keeps the Score’ offers uncertain science • Your Brain Is Not an Onion With a Tiny Reptile Inside   • PTSD and complex PTSD: a review of reviews • What Does It Mean When 38% Forget? • Multiple Identity Enactments and Multiple Personality Disorder: A Sociocognitive Perspective • The Brain Is Adaptive Not Triune Thanks to Mindseye for our theme song! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksPod