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What If Trauma Isn’t Just Mental—But Physical? Expert Presents A Controversial Treatment That Could Change The Way We Heal From PTSD, Severe Anxiety and Depression, Sexual Abuse, and More with Dr. Eugene Lipov
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- Dhru Purohit Show
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- Apr 22, 2026
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This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, Our Place, and AquaTru. What if trauma isn’t just something you feel but something physically happening inside your body? This episode challenges everything we’ve been told about PTSD and reveals a new way of thinking about healing. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Eugene Lipov to unpack a bold new perspective on trauma and why it may not be a mental health disorder, but a physical injury to the nervous system. Dr. Lipov explains what’s really happening in the body during PTSD, the hidden role of the sympathetic nervous system, and how trauma can quietly impact everything from aging and chronic disease to relationships and daily energy. He shares the unexpected discovery behind the Stellate Ganglion Block, often called the “God Shot,” and walks through how this procedure may rapidly reset the body’s stress response. Along the way, he dives into his personal story, the growing interest and skepticism around this approach, and what the latest research is beginning to reveal. Dr. Eugene Lipov is one of the world’s leading experts in treating symptoms related to post-traumatic stress and a pioneer in the use of Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for PTSD. Shaped by a deeply personal history, growing up with a father suffering from PTSD and a mother who battled severe depression and ultimately took her own life, Dr. Lipov has dedicated his career to helping others heal from trauma and restore hope. In 2006, he introduced the use of SGB as a treatment for PTSD. The technique involves an injection of medication into a bundle of nerves in the neck and has been widely used for pain relief, hot flashes, and shingles, and is now emerging as a promising approach to alleviating symptoms of trauma. In this episode, Dhru…