Could removing limiting beliefs or processing trauma be as simple as noticing where your eyes rest?

Dr David Grand, the founder of Brainspotting, has shown that it might be. Brainspotting is a therapeutic approach designed to access and process trauma held deep within the nervous system.

David shares the story of how Brainspotting was discovered in 2003 while working with a competitive ice skater who had developed an unexplained performance block. During a session, her eyes fixed on a particular point in space and a deep processing response began to unfold. The following day, she returned to training and successfully landed the jump she'd never been able to perform.

In this conversation we explore how trauma is often stored beyond the thinking brain - within the body and nervous system - and why approaches that bypass language can sometimes access deeper layers of healing. David also discusses how Brainspotting is used not only for trauma therapy but also for enhancing performance in athletes, artists and professionals.

David also reflects on the broader landscape of healing, including the role of Indigenous knowledge systems, the importance of humility in modern therapeutic practice, and the remarkable intelligence of the human nervous system.

This was a fascinating discussion on trauma, performance, and the deeper mechanisms of healing within the body.

About David Grand

David Grand is the founder and developer of Brainspotting, a therapeutic approach designed to help access and process trauma held deep within the nervous system. A psychotherapist, author and international teacher, he has spent decades working at the intersection of trauma healing, performance and neurophysiology. His work has influenced practitioners around the world and helped expand the conversation around healing beyond traditional talk-based models.

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