Douglas Eby
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“Creating art has always been a way to channel emotional intensity. But you don’t have to be in pain to do great work as an artist.” Psychologist Cheryl Arutt | The Creative Mind sites by Douglas Eby. thecreativemind.info/Sites
"Unless someone understands they had trauma, they will feel they're either crazy or broken.
Psychologist Jeffrey Rutstein continues: "It can take us a while to heal our emotional wounds, our psychological wounds. But it can take even longer to help the nervous system..."
Psychologist Jeffrey Rutstein continues: "It can take us a while to heal our emotional wounds, our psychological wounds. But it can take even longer to help the nervous system..."
Trauma and shame, and recovering our wholeness and self acceptance
“Unless someone understands they had trauma, they will feel they’re either crazy or broken."
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November 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
"Unless someone understands they had trauma, they will feel they're either crazy or broken.
Psychologist Jeffrey Rutstein continues: "It can take us a while to heal our emotional wounds, our psychological wounds. But it can take even longer to help the nervous system..."
Psychologist Jeffrey Rutstein continues: "It can take us a while to heal our emotional wounds, our psychological wounds. But it can take even longer to help the nervous system..."
How mindfulness can enhance our well-being and creativity
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How mindfulness can enhance our well-being and creativity
“Imagine that your internal experience is like a river going down a mountain - without mindfulness it’s sort of like we’re caught in that river, smashing into the white water, the rocks...”
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November 6, 2025 at 1:51 AM
How mindfulness can enhance our well-being and creativity
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"Your nervous system heals in micro-moments of safety and connection. In these micro-moments, life becomes more manageable, the world feels full of possibility, and one breath, one moment, can shift everything."
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You don’t need hours of calm to feel better
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November 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"Your nervous system heals in micro-moments of safety and connection. In these micro-moments, life becomes more manageable, the world feels full of possibility, and one breath, one moment, can shift everything."
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"Therapy was re-traumatizing because I had no capacity for self-regulation." »See longer video: "Healing chronic illness & trauma in our nervous system with Dr Cathleen King" youtu.be/zXsL5IMSzEE
Self-regulation & able to benefit from therapy
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September 20, 2025 at 2:48 AM
"Therapy was re-traumatizing because I had no capacity for self-regulation." »See longer video: "Healing chronic illness & trauma in our nervous system with Dr Cathleen King" youtu.be/zXsL5IMSzEE
"If there is one word that makes creative people different from others, it is the word complexity."
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Our Complex and Creative Personality
"If there is one word that makes creative people different from others, it is the word complexity."
Creativity researcher Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi added that "Instead of being an individual, they are…
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September 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
"If there is one word that makes creative people different from others, it is the word complexity."
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"This is exactly the kind of book that is so important for people to read." Aimie Apigian, MD spoke with her audio engineer for the audiobook version. Get the hardcover version + Masterclass with Gabor Maté attachment.biologyoftrauma.com/trauma-maste...
The Biology of Trauma - "So important to read."
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September 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
"This is exactly the kind of book that is so important for people to read." Aimie Apigian, MD spoke with her audio engineer for the audiobook version. Get the hardcover version + Masterclass with Gabor Maté attachment.biologyoftrauma.com/trauma-maste...
Learn more from Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman through his excellent books - see list at my Amazon store: Books and Products for supporting your creative life, in the Scott Barry Kaufman books section www.amazon.com/shop/creativ...
September 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Learn more from Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman through his excellent books - see list at my Amazon store: Books and Products for supporting your creative life, in the Scott Barry Kaufman books section www.amazon.com/shop/creativ...
"Symptoms of low serotonin may include mood changes, feelings of depression or anxiety, and difficulty with functions such as sleep and memory." (Medical News Today)
When I was getting depression treatment medication (many years ago), it would have been interesting to have known about these impacts.
When I was getting depression treatment medication (many years ago), it would have been interesting to have known about these impacts.
"I struggled a lot with anxiety and depression. My mom sat me down when I was probably 18 and she said there is a serotonin imbalance in our family line."
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Kristen Bell on her depression
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September 17, 2025 at 12:19 AM
"Symptoms of low serotonin may include mood changes, feelings of depression or anxiety, and difficulty with functions such as sleep and memory." (Medical News Today)
When I was getting depression treatment medication (many years ago), it would have been interesting to have known about these impacts.
When I was getting depression treatment medication (many years ago), it would have been interesting to have known about these impacts.
"I struggled a lot with anxiety and depression. My mom sat me down when I was probably 18 and she said there is a serotonin imbalance in our family line."
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Kristen Bell on her depression
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September 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
"I struggled a lot with anxiety and depression. My mom sat me down when I was probably 18 and she said there is a serotonin imbalance in our family line."
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» See much more in article "Getting past feeling flawed to being authentic and connecting better with others" - Our feelings like 'too different' or 'unworthy' can be changed. thecreativemind.substack.com/p/getting-pa...
Viola Davis: "One day my therapist asked me a pivotal question: ‘What if nothing changes - your looks, your weight, your success - would you be okay?’
“For the first time, I thought, You know what? Yes, I would. I really would. This is when I realized that the past was not going to define me."
“For the first time, I thought, You know what? Yes, I would. I really would. This is when I realized that the past was not going to define me."
September 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
» See much more in article "Getting past feeling flawed to being authentic and connecting better with others" - Our feelings like 'too different' or 'unworthy' can be changed. thecreativemind.substack.com/p/getting-pa...
Viola Davis: "One day my therapist asked me a pivotal question: ‘What if nothing changes - your looks, your weight, your success - would you be okay?’
“For the first time, I thought, You know what? Yes, I would. I really would. This is when I realized that the past was not going to define me."
“For the first time, I thought, You know what? Yes, I would. I really would. This is when I realized that the past was not going to define me."
September 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Viola Davis: "One day my therapist asked me a pivotal question: ‘What if nothing changes - your looks, your weight, your success - would you be okay?’
“For the first time, I thought, You know what? Yes, I would. I really would. This is when I realized that the past was not going to define me."
“For the first time, I thought, You know what? Yes, I would. I really would. This is when I realized that the past was not going to define me."
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Reposted by Douglas Eby
"We have a thinking brain that can override this automatic [trauma] process controlled by the survival brain and nervous system, and we often impede this recovery process."
Elizabeth Stanley, PhD. …
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Elizabeth Stanley, PhD. …
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Our thinking brain can impede trauma recovery
"We have a thinking brain that can override this automatic [trauma] process controlled by the survival brain and nervous system, and we often impede this recovery process."
Elizabeth Stanley, PhD.
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September 12, 2025 at 8:19 PM
"We have a thinking brain that can override this automatic [trauma] process controlled by the survival brain and nervous system, and we often impede this recovery process."
Elizabeth Stanley, PhD. …
...more
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGIg...
Elizabeth Stanley, PhD. …
...more
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Cathleen King, DPT: “"A dysregulated nervous system can turn routine experiences into sources of stress. The things you used to handle easily may feel intimidating or exhausting, and tasks that once brought joy might feel overwhelming." thecreativemind.substack.com/p/how-our-gr...
How our greediness for creative ideas can support nervous system dysregulation
Listen now | "Another form of nervous system dysregulation is when you can't shut off your idea switch and just be in the present moment." Dr Cathleen King
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September 11, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Cathleen King, DPT: “"A dysregulated nervous system can turn routine experiences into sources of stress. The things you used to handle easily may feel intimidating or exhausting, and tasks that once brought joy might feel overwhelming." thecreativemind.substack.com/p/how-our-gr...
In our conversation, Dr. Arutt notes "Creative people do tend to be highly sensitive and an exquisite sensitivity is an asset when it comes to creating art...But that same sensitivity can often make the painful experiences that they have even more so."
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Creating to channel emotional intensity - an interview with psychologist Cheryl Arutt
Listen now | “Creating art has always been a way to channel emotional intensity.” Psychologist Cheryl Arutt adds, “You don’t have to be in pain to do great work as an artist.”
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September 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
In our conversation, Dr. Arutt notes "Creative people do tend to be highly sensitive and an exquisite sensitivity is an asset when it comes to creating art...But that same sensitivity can often make the painful experiences that they have even more so."
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Releasing Emotional Blocks - from an interview with Amy B. Scher
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Releasing Emotional Blocks - from an interview with Amy B. Scher
Listen now | "When we store these emotions in our body and they become stuck, that blocks expressing who we are out into the world."
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September 9, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Releasing Emotional Blocks - from an interview with Amy B. Scher
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"If you have anxiety, depression, or chronic illness, it's not coming from nowhere." See Amy B Scher video How to Move Past Depression & Gain Emotional Health (with link to her course) youtu.be/_LuB7SUpoj0
Our health issues don't come from nowhere
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September 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
"If you have anxiety, depression, or chronic illness, it's not coming from nowhere." See Amy B Scher video How to Move Past Depression & Gain Emotional Health (with link to her course) youtu.be/_LuB7SUpoj0
Thanks to @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social. Also hear her more of her helpful perspectives in audio podcast Dysregulation and How to Improve Emotional Resilience with Psychologist Melanie Joy thecreativemind.substack.com/p/dysregulat...
🎬 Check out this clip from my recent interview with the wonderful Chris Jeffries on the Homeless Romantic podcast. 🎙️ To hear our conversation, head to bit.ly/MJHomelessRomantic or your favorite #podcast platform! 🎧
September 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Thanks to @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social. Also hear her more of her helpful perspectives in audio podcast Dysregulation and How to Improve Emotional Resilience with Psychologist Melanie Joy thecreativemind.substack.com/p/dysregulat...
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The callous disregard of those in present power for the will of the governed is not acceptable or sustainable. We the People will not “get over” betrayals of trust. We may rightfully be a bit weary. We are not confused. susanobrien.substack.com/p/august-fol...
August Follies End
New Games Begin
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September 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The callous disregard of those in present power for the will of the governed is not acceptable or sustainable. We the People will not “get over” betrayals of trust. We may rightfully be a bit weary. We are not confused. susanobrien.substack.com/p/august-fol...
You can see some forms of intensity in many actors, musicians, and other performers. It is one reason they have such power and presence.
“Intensity is not something I try to do. It’s just kind of the way that I am.” Lance Reddick
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“Intensity is not something I try to do. It’s just kind of the way that I am.” Lance Reddick
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Intensity and Being A Creative Person
Intensity may often be part of the life of creative artists and high ability people, and accompany their trait of high sensitivity.
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August 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
You can see some forms of intensity in many actors, musicians, and other performers. It is one reason they have such power and presence.
“Intensity is not something I try to do. It’s just kind of the way that I am.” Lance Reddick
open.substack.com/pub/thecreat...
“Intensity is not something I try to do. It’s just kind of the way that I am.” Lance Reddick
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Dr. Arutt notes "Creative people do tend to be highly sensitive and an exquisite sensitivity is an asset when it comes to creating art...But that same sensitivity can often make the painful experiences that they have even more so."
open.substack.com/pub/thecreat...
open.substack.com/pub/thecreat...
Creating to channel emotional intensity - an interview with psychologist Cheryl Arutt
Listen now | “Creating art has always been a way to channel emotional intensity.” Psychologist Cheryl Arutt adds, “You don’t have to be in pain to do great work as an artist.”
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August 16, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Dr. Arutt notes "Creative people do tend to be highly sensitive and an exquisite sensitivity is an asset when it comes to creating art...But that same sensitivity can often make the painful experiences that they have even more so."
open.substack.com/pub/thecreat...
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"Post-Traumatic Growth is a reminder that you have the capacity to rise again." Dr. Arielle Schwartz
"There is so much more to life and health when a person becomes aware of their trauma patterns and does the work to rewire." Dr. Aimie Apigian
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"There is so much more to life and health when a person becomes aware of their trauma patterns and does the work to rewire." Dr. Aimie Apigian
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How to nurture our process of trauma healing and post-traumatic growth
"Post-Traumatic Growth is a reminder that you have the capacity to rise again."
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August 15, 2025 at 12:56 AM
"Post-Traumatic Growth is a reminder that you have the capacity to rise again." Dr. Arielle Schwartz
"There is so much more to life and health when a person becomes aware of their trauma patterns and does the work to rewire." Dr. Aimie Apigian
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"There is so much more to life and health when a person becomes aware of their trauma patterns and does the work to rewire." Dr. Aimie Apigian
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"Wild animals go through traumatic events all the time but they don't [usually] develop PTSD.
Elizabeth Stanley, PhD adds, "In humans however, we have a thinking brain that can override this automatic process and we often impede this recovery process."
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Elizabeth Stanley, PhD adds, "In humans however, we have a thinking brain that can override this automatic process and we often impede this recovery process."
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How to Recover and Rewire to be More Resilient
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August 13, 2025 at 6:08 PM
"Wild animals go through traumatic events all the time but they don't [usually] develop PTSD.
Elizabeth Stanley, PhD adds, "In humans however, we have a thinking brain that can override this automatic process and we often impede this recovery process."
open.spotify.com/episode/5F7M...
Elizabeth Stanley, PhD adds, "In humans however, we have a thinking brain that can override this automatic process and we often impede this recovery process."
open.spotify.com/episode/5F7M...