Author Archives: Shay Seaborne, CPTSD
Can Humming “Shut Down Your Ability to Think?”
A social media meme claims that humming can “shut down your ability to think,” but what does neuroscience say? Humming does engage certain parts of the brain, particularly those involved in producing and controlling sound and breathing. This engagement can … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged ANS, Autonomic Nervous System, humming, Mental Health, Regulation
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Un-Shaming “Co-Dependency,” an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) View
From an interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, what is often labeled as “co-dependency” can be reinterpreted as a survival adaptation. In the context of IPNB, our brains evolved for connection and relationships are crucial for our emotional and physical well-being. When … Continue reading
Intermittent Fasting (IF) and Mitigating Neurobiological Impacts of Obesity
Intermittent fasting (IF) offers potential benefits for mitigating some of the neurobiological impacts of obesity, enhancing brain health, and supporting cognitive function: Improved Insulin Sensitivity: Obesity often leads to insulin resistance, which can impair brain function and increase the risk … Continue reading
Posted in Healthcare
Tagged dieting, health, intermittent fasting, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, weight
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The Illusion of Autonomy: How Power Dynamics Shape Freedom
While agency and autonomy are often celebrated in Western culture, it’s important to look at who benefits from these ideals and how they are distributed. Upon closer examination, there are significant disparities in whose agency and autonomy are truly respected, … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Well-being
Tagged agency, autonomy, culture, disparity, healthcare, Heteronormative, ideas, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, marginalized groups, men, rights, status, women
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Desperate for Connection, Paralyzed by Fear: Trauma’s Cruel Dilemma
One of the cruelest effects of complex trauma is how our nervous systems become equally desperate for connection and terrified of it. Any interaction can feel potentially dangerous. We focus on detecting threats and protecting ourselves, but we can’t protect … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged Betrayal Trauma, Complex PTSD, connection, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, love, Mental Health, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Trauma, well-being
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A Network of Complicity: The Neurobiology of Bystander Guilt in the P Diddy Allegations
In the recent allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs, several people surrounding him, including staff members, have been implicated as enablers or bystanders. These individuals allegedly helped facilitate or cover up the abuse, particularly during events referred to as “freak-offs.” Combs’ … Continue reading
Posted in Abuse
Tagged abuse, agency, arrest, bystander complicity, bystanders, cognitive dissonance, complicity, different action, drugs, fear, freak off, guilty, immobilization, influence, integration, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, p Diddy, power, rapper, relational trauma, Sex Abuse, shame, systems
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Restoring Balance: The Role of Interpersonal Neurobiology in Native American Healing
From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, the biggest challenges faced by Native American populations are deeply intertwined with historical trauma, systemic injustice, and disrupted relational connections across generations. IPNB, which emphasizes the importance of relationships, social environments, and neurobiology in … Continue reading
Feel It for 90 Seconds: The Surprising Lifespan of Emotions
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a neuroanatomist, explains that the biochemical lifespan of an emotion is roughly 90 seconds. According to her, when we experience an emotion, the physiological response—triggered by a stimulus—lasts about 90 seconds in the body before it … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged 90 seconds, body, Complex PTSD, dissociation, emotions, feelings, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Jill Bolte Taylor, neurobiology, Neuroscience, PTSD, somatic, Trauma
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SGB for PTSD: The Breakthrough Work of Dr. Eugene Lipov
Back in late 2020, when I was near death for most of a year, I had struggled for many months to find access to Stellate Ganglion Blocks (SGB) as a treatment for Complex PTSD. I had read about this minimally … Continue reading
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Tagged Complex PTSD, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, PTSD, PTSD recovery, SGB, SGB4PTSD, Stellate Ganglion Block
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Addressing the Temporary Nature of SGB Relief with Integrative Approaches for Long-Term Trauma Recovery
Why SGB Relief May Not Last: Factors and Solutions for Effective Trauma Management The temporary nature of relief provided by Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) can be influenced by several factors. Understanding these factors and addressing them can help improve long-term … Continue reading