This episode delves into the profound impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on individuals and communities. We explore how traumatic experiences can shape our brains and bodies, leading to long-term health issues and behavioral problems. We discuss the importance of recognizing and addressing ACEs, particularly within religious communities, and how to foster healing and resilience. By sharing personal stories and scientific insights, we aim to empower listeners to break the cycle of trauma and build stronger, more compassionate communities.

In this episode, we discuss research on addiction by Bruce Alexander and compare it against B.F. Skinner's work. We dive into Dislocation theory which suggests that social and economic forces alienate people from structures of meaning, and that addictive behaviors are a way to fill that void. We finally discuss 'Rat Park,' Alexander's solution to the rat isolation + what we can learn and apply in our recovery/healing journeys as High ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) communities.

In this episode we explore why there's been an explosion on research behind emotions and why this matters for communities with high Adverse Childhood Experiences.

We also examine the role of “unthought knowns” in the subconscious and how they impact human behavior.

Song: Grasshopper

Artist: Kia

Music by: CreatorMix.com

A scope of the prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), their impact on health, and practical steps toward helping mitigate negative health outcomes and increase support and relational closeness within high ACE communities and religious/fundamentalist environments.

After a few years Hiatus, Leaving the Rock Podcast returns to discuss the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on some Latinx communities, the impact of asking What happened to you? instead of What's wrong with you?, and the similarities between growing up in religious fundamentalist families and families with parents who are alcoholic.

An introduction to the Larry as the new host of Leaving the Rock Podcast Season 4, emotional exhaustion, a discussion around what the podcast has meant to Josue & Edith, and where this season is headed.