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Ep. 66 Trauma Transformed: Neuroplasticity, Tech, and the Future of Mental Health with Dr. Bhargav Patel
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What actually happens to the brain after trauma — and why do some people get stuck in PTSD while others grow stronger?
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Bhargav Patel, a child and adolescent psychiatry fellow at Brown, researcher on trauma and post-traumatic growth, former chief medical officer of a healthcare AI company, and founder of a vegan nutrition startup.
We explore how neuroplasticity, epigenetics, and neurogenesis shape the brain; how nutrition, sleep, and movementset the foundation for mental health; and how technology, blue light, and constant dopamine hits from our devices are changing attention, anxiety, and ADHD — especially in kids.
We also dig into:
Why trauma doesn’t affect everyone the same way
How trauma-focused therapies help people process horrific experiences
The unique burden on first responders and veterans
Where AI, chatbots, and telehealth can genuinely expand access to care
How AI scribing and automation might finally give clinicians more time with patients
Bhargav’s upcoming book, Trauma Transformed (early 2026), pulls much of this work together — offering a hopeful view of what healing and post-traumatic growth can look like.
Uncommonly Remarkable℠ is a health and wellness show focused on understanding how the body works and how everyday choices shape long-term health.
I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.