Why we fear pleasure with Bessel van der Kolk FULL INTERVIEW

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Psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk discusses the connection between body, mind, and language, and the dangers of not recognising it. What makes you calm down? With a free trial, you can watch more of Bessel NOW at https://iai.tv/video/medicine-magic-misunderstanding?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=bessel-studio Bessel van der Kolk explores how trauma is imprinted on the body as well as the mind. He delves into the crucial role of language, not only as a tool for making sense of the world but as a foundation for human connection and healing. Challenging the legacy of Descartes' mind body dualism, van der Kolk argues for a more integrated approach to wellbeing, showing how reconnecting mind and body is essential to understanding and ultimately healing our deepest wounds. #mentalhealth #therapy #mindbodyconnection #thebodykeepsthescore Bessel van der Kolk is one of the world’s leading experts on trauma. A pioneering psychiatrist and author of the groundbreaking bestseller The Body Keeps the Score, he has spent over 50 years researching how trauma reshapes both body and brain. His work has revolutionized our understanding of psychological suffering, showing that trauma is not limited to soldiers or those in extreme situations, but is a far more common and deeply human experience. The Institute of Art and Ideas features videos and articles from cutting edge thinkers discussing the ideas that are shaping the world, from metaphysics to string theory, technology to democracy, aesthetics to genetics. Subscribe today! https://iai.tv/subscribe?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=therapy-psychedlics-and-why-the-body-keeps-the-score-with-bessel-van-der-kolk 00:00 Intro 00:40 Why does the body keep the score? 04:15 How do we manage our inner self? 05:40 Mechanisms for self-awareness 06:35 The importance of calmness 08:15 The psychedelic experience 12:40 Helen Keller 15:40 Is language key to self-consciousness? 16:58 Are we in a mental health crisis? 20:58 Why is mental flexibility important? 22:45 Freud For debates and talks: https://iai.tv For articles: https://iai.tv/articles For courses: https://iai.tv/iai-academy/courses