Do you or someone you know suffer from PTSD? Dr. Eugene Lipov and Jamie Mustard co-authored the book The Invisible Machine and together they are working to change our understanding of trauma & post-traumatic stress and why it matters to society. This is a very worthwhile conversation to listen to and it may help you or someone you know who may be struggling.   What we discussed:   The catalyst for their groundbreaking research on improving PTSD treatment with sympathetic nervous system blocks (2:31) PTSD treatment and nervous system repair (4:58) Trauma and its effects on the body (8:09) The impact of modern living on mental health (15:17) The impact of social media on mental health and the body's response to chronic stress (21:32) Changing the name of PTSD to PTSI (post-traumatic stress injury) and the reasons for that change (26:01) Trauma therapy and the effectiveness of VSR for treating various types of trauma (34:45) Injections for autonomic nervous system regulation (37:59) The use of technology to improve mental health (44:09) Pain management and the sympathetic nervous system (50:17) The challenges PTSD researchers face (53:21) How the book has helped to change the lives of trauma victims (59:09)   Where to learn more:   The Invisible Machine If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!