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29. The Five F’s - how trauma affects the brain and body
Welcome back to The EMDR Doctor Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Caroline Lloyd dives into the fascinating world of trauma and the body’s instinctive responses. From the fight-or-flight reaction to the lesser-known ‘Flop’ response, she breaks down how our brains and bodies work in high-stress situations.
She also unpacks how EMDR therapy helps rewire the brain—moving traumatic memories out of the fear center and into long-term storage, making them less distressing. If you've ever wondered why certain triggers set off intense emotions or how EMDR actually works on a biological level, this episode…
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