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How Childhood Trauma Affects our Health

Dr. Sal

May 23, 2023

The Health Quest Podcast with Dr. Blue Zone.

From the outside, it seemed like another routine case - until a startling discovery led this doctor on a path of enlightenment. What they found challenged everything they thought they knew about health and left them with a new perspective on healing. And the twist? It's something you won't see coming.

Healing from Within: Overcoming Childhood Trauma's Effects on Health


In this episode, you will be able to:

  1. Utilize the power of a childlike attitude for constant self-improvement and awareness.

  2. Discern the harmful effects of negative emotions on cellular health and ways to release them.

  3. Adopt positive parenting approaches that contribute to a better world and nurture good traits.

  4. Unveil personal hidden limitations and boldly confront the void within.

  5. Appreciate honesty while embracing an uplifting perspective and dismissing negative thoughts.

  6. "Be ye like children to enter heaven...unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." - Jesus, as quoted by Dr. Sal.


Discussed in this episode:
  • Watch the movie Father Stu to see real-life examples of the concepts discussed.

  • Dare to face the emptiness, stick with the vacancy, and be without harmful attitudes like resentment or self-pity to allow the truth to fill the emptiness.

  • Push yourself by taking on responsibilities to become better and acquire more talents.

  • Follow the philosophy and example of Jesus by forgiving others and being conscious like children.


Watch now on YouTube: How Childhood Trauma Affects our Health


Timestamped summary of this episode:


00:00 - Introduction:

Dr. Sal introduces the podcast and shares his goal for each episode to transform listeners' minds to God's will for good health.

01:14 - Being Like Children:

Dr. Sal discusses Matthew 18:3-7 and how children continuously learn and develop neural networks without judgment. He also emphasizes the impact of a negative environment on children's neural networks.

07:15 - False Self:

Dr. Sal discusses the split in the psyche and how we think from the false self or ego. He explains how we become our own unconscious jailer and how our thoughts and attitudes determine how our body responds.

11:40 - Forgiveness:

Dr. Sal emphasizes the importance of forgiveness and how anger, fear, and self-pity are false gods. He encourages listeners to dare to face the emptiness and experience the truth to achieve enlightenment.

14:49 - The Treasure Within:

Dr. Sal discusses the treasure within us and the parable of the three servants and the Master. He emphasizes the importance of taking on responsibilities and pushing oneself to become more.

17:44 - Be Like Children:

Dr. Sal encourages listeners to adopt the philosophy of being conscious and continuously learning, like children. By valuing the truth, we can get closer to understanding it, leading to a positive self-fulfilling cycle and a better outlook on life.

18:51 - Think Positive:

By emptying ourselves of negativity and thinking positively, we can bring joy and contentment into our lives. This better outlook can lead to healthier habits and even improve our resistance to disease.

19:22 - The Importance of Being Childlike:

Dr. Sal argues that being like a child, with no opinions or garbage weighing us down, can bring us closer to God and a more fulfilling life. Children continuously absorb the good in the world and have no boundaries, much like God.

20:46 - Do Away with Negative Thoughts:

Even Christians with Christ in their life can be led astray by repeated negative thoughts. Dr. Sal encourages listeners to do away with these thoughts and empty themselves again to allow the truth to surface and change their lives for the better.

21:24 - Wrap Up:

Dr. Sal thanks listeners for joining the podcast and encourages them to subscribe and give a good review. He wishes them a wonderful day and God blesses.

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Medical Disclaimer. I am a retired with well over 30 years of medical and surgical experience. I am not here to give medical advice but attempting to change lifestyle habits that restore your overall health. I advise that you consult with your physician, when undertaking any lifestyle change. 

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