Episode Details

What if trauma is a physical injury you can treat, not a life sentence? (Original episode ~90 min; condensed version ~20 min). Host Dhru Purohit and guest Dr. Eugene Lipov reframe PTSD as post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI), explaining how norepinephrine, NGF, and sympathetic sprouting in the stellate ganglion create visible brain changes and chronic symptoms. Learn how the stellate ganglion block (SGB) can rapidly “reset” sympathetic overdrive, clinical response rates, safety and training requirements, and how SGB fits with ketamine, TMS, and psychedelic-assisted approaches. The summary highlights key takeaways for clinicians and patients—diagnostics (PET/fMRI), procedural standards, candidate selection, and the science linking inflammation, aging, and mental health. Topics covered: trauma treatment, PTSD vs. PTSI, SGB procedure, neuroscience, biohacking, and integrated mental-health strategies. Hear practical guidance from Dhru Purohit and Eugene Lipov on finding trained providers and realistic expectations. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.