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Your Brain After Trauma—What Happens and How to Heal

In episode 441 of Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan, Dr. Foojan sits down with clinical cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Muhammad Nami for a powerful deep dive into memory formation, PTSD, trauma recovery, neuroplasticity, sleep science, and dementia prevention. From how memories are built at the synaptic level to how we can reshape traumatic memories using EMDR, awareness integration, and neuromodulation, this conversation bridges neuroscience and psychotherapy in a practical, accessible way. Below is your full episode breakdown with clickable timestamps: ⏱️ 0:00 – Introduction: We Are Memory Dr. Nami explains why “we are memory” and how identity is shaped through synapses, long-term potentiation (LTP), and neural networks. Learn how electrical and chemical signaling between neurons creates who we are. ⏱️ 6:30 – How Memory Is Formed in the Brain A clear explanation of encoding, consolidation, reconsolidation, retention, and recall — and why the hippocampus is the gateway to memory processing. ⏱️ 12:00 – REM Sleep & Emotional Memory Consolidation Why REM sleep is critical for processing emotional memories and how sleep disturbances worsen anxiety, depression, and PTSD. ⏱️ 14:30 – Why Negative Memories Feel Stronger The neuroscience behind emotional bias, fear conditioning, and why the brain prioritizes negative experiences over positive ones. ⏱️ 17:00 – Can We Erase Traumatic Memories? Exploring long-term potentiation vs. long-term depression and whether we can “rewrite” distressing memories instead of reliving them. ⏱️ 20:00 – EMDR Explained: Eye Movement & Trauma Healing How EMDR mimics REM sleep through bilateral stimulation, engages the frontal eye fields, and helps desensitize and reprocess traumatic memories. ⏱️ 23:30 – Integrating Neuromodulation with Therapy Discussion of cutting-edge neuroscience tools including repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and vagus nerve stimulation to improve cognitive-emotional regulation in PTSD. ⏱️ 27:00 – Awareness Integration & Personal Agency How Awareness Integration Therapy empowers individuals to take responsibility, build cognitive control, and reduce emotional reactivity instead of relying solely on therapists. ⏱️ 29:30 – Trauma Stored in the Body The connection between the central nervous system (CNS), autonomic nervous system (ANS), and physical symptoms like muscle tension, gut issues, and chronic stress. Understanding maladaptive vs. adaptive neuroplasticity. ⏱️ 33:30 – Stress, Inflammation & Whole-Body Memory How chronic stress affects immune function, hormones, and gene expression — and why trauma is not just “in the mind” but embedded in the body’s systems. ⏱️ 35:30 – Sleep, Circadian Rhythms & Brain Health Why sleep is essential for gene expression, neurotransmitter regulation, emotional balance, and long-term cognitive resilience. ⏱️ 36:40 – Psychedelics, MDMA & PTSD Treatment A discussion on emerging research around psychedelic-assisted therapy and MDMA in trauma treatment, including risks, benefits, and the importance of medical supervision. ⏱️ 40:00 – Dementia, Aging & Memory Loss Early detection of neurocognitive disorders, prevention strategies, lifestyle factors, and how brain health can be supported long-term. What You’ll Learn: • How synapses create memory and identity • Why trauma becomes “stuck” in the brain • The science behind EMDR and bilateral stimulation • How neuromodulation supports PTSD recovery • The body-brain connection in trauma • The role of sleep in emotional regulation • Early prevention strategies for dementia This episode blends neuroscience, psychology, trauma research, and practical healing tools — offering both scientific depth and real-world applications. If you're interested in memory reconsolidation, PTSD treatment innovations, brain optimization, emotional regulation, or dementia prevention, this conversation is essential viewing. Subscribe for more conversations on neuroscience, psychotherapy, mental health, trauma recovery, and personal growth.