Episode 229: How Trauma Impacts the Brain at Different Life Stages with Dr. Marc Hauser

Dr. Marc Hauser’s scientific research, including over 300 published papers and seven books, focuses on how the brain evolves, develops, and is altered by damage and neurodevelopmental disorders, with an emphasis on the processes of learning and decision-making, as well as the impact of traumatic experiences on development. This episode focuses on his research and brain-based methods for teachers, clinicians, parents and anyone working with children who have different disabilities, including especially those that result from a history of traumatic experiences. Dr. Hauser’s new book, Vulnerable Minds: The Harm of Trauma and the Hope of Resilience offers a hopeful new pathway to understanding children’s trauma and providing effective interventions to build healthier communities Key Topics: - The lasting impact of early childhood adversity - How different trauma signatures lead to different types of resilience - What the Adverse Childhood Experiences study really shows (and it may surprise you) - Dr. Hauser’s framework to determine the impact of adversity - How trauma impacts the brain at different developmental stages - How the pandemic impacted children’s brain development Learn more about Dr. Hauser and get the book at marcdhauser.com. Sponsor: Get a free electric mixer and 40% off mushroom coffee at trumeta.com/spark.