Life Examined
Trauma and healing during COVID-19
California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris talks about the latest science behind trauma, and how toxic stress can literally change our brains, our immune systems and our genes.
By Jonathan Bastian • • 51m ListenCalifornia Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris talks about the latest science behind trauma, and how toxic stress can literally change our brains, our immune systems and our genes. Also an imam and rabbi share how their faith, teachings, and prayer provide comfort and healing from trauma.
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2 storiesCalifornia’s Surgeon General on the science of toxic stress
California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris talks about the latest science behind trauma, and how toxic stress can literally change our brains, our immune systems and our genes.
Read the story30 minLessons on healing trauma from a rabbi and an imam
In times of severe trauma many people turn to their spiritual communities for support and guidance. Host Jonathan Bastian speaks with Imam Jihad Turk and Rabbi Tirzah Firestone and asks how their faith and teachings provide comfort and healing.
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