In this episode we discuss trauma and trauma-informed care definitions, and learn about Dr. Bruce Perry's Model of Neurosequential Processing and Dr. Hillary McBride's Staircase Model of the Stress Response. We talk about the short- and long-term impacts of trauma. SHOW NOTES Trauma & Trauma-Informed Care Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (2014). SAMHSA's concept of trauma and guidance for a trauma-informed approach. https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/sma14-4884.pdf Stanford Early Life Stress and Resilience Program; Dr. Victor Carrión Huberman, A. (Host). (September 23, 2024). Dr Victor Carrión: How to Heal From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RFEkGKKhdE&t=3s Bremner, J. D., Southwick, S. M., Johnson, D. R., Yehuda, R., & Charney, D. S. (1993). Childhood physical abuse and combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder in Vietnam veterans. The American Journal of Psychiatry, 150(2), 235–239. https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.150.2.235 U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2025). About adverse childhood experiences. https://www.cdc.gov/aces/about/index.html Dr. Bruce Perry’s Neurosequential Processing Model Perry, B. D., Winfrey, O. (2021). What happened to you? : conversations on trauma, resilience, and healing. Flatiron Books. https://www.bdperry.com/clincal-work NTDC Classroom Trauma-Related Behaviors – State Dependent Functioning (audio description) Dr. Hillary McBride’s Staircase Model of the Stress Response McBride, H. (2021). The Wisdom of Your Body. Baker Publishing Group. https://hillarylmcbride.com/ Understanding the Stress Response Cleveland Clinic. (2024). Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal-hpa-axis Cleveland Clinic. (2025). Cortisol. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22187-cortisol Gecaite-Stonciene, J., Hughes, B. M., Kazukauskiene, N., Bunevicius, A., Burkauskas, J., Neverauskas, J., Bellani, M., & Mickuviene, N. (2022). Cortisol response to psychosocial stress, mental distress, fatigue and quality of life in coronary artery disease patients. Scientific reports, 12(1), 19373. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-23712-w Huberman, A. (Host). (2025, August 4). How to control your cortisol & overcome burnout. [Audio Podcast Episode]. In Huberman Lab. https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/how-to-control-your-cortisol-overcome-burnout This season is brought to you by the HRSA ANE-SANE workforce development grant (T96HP42062). Re LAB provides workforce training focused on leadership development, mentorship, and support for health care professionals.
