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Published: June 24, 2022, 5 a.m.

I\u2019ve long been fascinated by the connections between our minds and our bodies, so much so that I wrote my dissertation (the original research you must complete before they give you a Ph.D.) on pseudoseizures. What are those? They look like actual seizures - \xa0which are bursts of uncontrolled electrical activity between neurons that can cause all kinds of movements and abnormalities in muscle tone, sensations, or states of awareness. But they\u2019re not.\xa0 Pseudoseizures are seizure-like activity that\u2019s apparently caused by emotional/psychological factors.

So today we\u2019re focusing on the mind/body interaction \u2013 how your brain processes physical and emotional pain \u2013 a brief touch on what are called somatic disorders - \xa0but what I want to focus on how your body might be expressing the pain or trauma you\u2019ve experienced in your life. It's an intriguing topic and one I hope you'll enjoy.

The listener voicemail is from a daughter who believes her mom may have something to do with her being ill and not knowing how to leave or get other help. This could be something called \u201cmunchausen\u2019s syndrome by proxy\u201d which is a very complicated dynamic \u2013 but it might also be that this daughter\u2019s mom has been part of her trauma. I\u2019ll offer suggestions for both..

So in this episode, sponsored by AG1, let\u2019s learn together about just how your body and mind are interconnected \u2013 which of course is what AG is all about! Settle in and I\u2019m so glad you\u2019re here.

Scads of Important Links!

BetterHelp, the #1 online therapy provider, has a special offer for you now!

A recent Forbes article\u2026 discussing how your brain processes physical and social pain.

Depression Isn't Simply A Chemical Imbalance Part One (SelfWork Podcast)

Depression Isn't Simply A Chemical Imbalance Part Two (SelfWork)

An article on somatic disorders found on\xa0VeryWellMind.

How To Become An Emotional Grownup I don\u2019t have time sadly to discuss all of it \u2013 but here\u2019s a

A recent Psychology Today article about different techniques that you can try to "get at" your body's holding on to trauma. And encouraging it to let go.

Article on FDIA. Facticious Disorder impoased on another

You can hear more about this and many other topics by listening to my podcast,\xa0SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford.\xa0Subscribe\xa0to my website and receive my weekly newsletter including a blog post and podcast! If you\u2019d like to join my FaceBook closed group, then click here and answer the membership questions! Welcome!

My book entitled Perfectly Hidden Depression\xa0has been published and you can order here! Its message is specifically for those with a struggle with strong perfectionism which acts to mask underlying emotional pain. But the many self-help techniques described can be used by everyone who chooses to begin to address emotions long hidden away that are clouding and sabotaging your current life. And it\u2019s available in paperback, eBook or as an audiobook!

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