Mike Agugliaro Interviews Dr. Don Wood: Unlocking the Code To True Healing and Peak Performance
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Dr. Don Wood is the Founder and CEO of Inspired Performance Institute, a cutting-edge biotechnology company that has developed neuroscience-based programs to help individuals overcome the effects of trauma and achieve peak performance. As a clinical counselor, he focuses on addressing trauma as a neurological issue, aiming to reset the mind's response to past events to improve mental clarity and emotional well-being. Dr. Wood is also the author of Emotional Concussions and You Must Be Out of Your Mind, which delve into the impact of trauma on the nervous system and offer strategies for healing.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
[0:46] Dr. Don Wood shares how his daughter’s autoimmune illnesses led him to research trauma
[5:51] The origins of trauma and its impact on physical health
[8:23] How trauma and the subconscious mind drive addiction
[13:49] Insights on generational trauma and how keeping trauma secret can manifest as chronic illness and inflammation
[27:23] Dr. Wood’s criticism of pharmaceutical dependency and misaligned medical training
[36:05] How the fear of pain can override the fear of death
[45:34] The connection between trauma, performance, and energy
[59:52] Dr. Wood and Mike Agugliaro share the limitless system for rewiring the brain and unlocking personal potential
In this episode…
Many people spend their lives managing symptoms — stress, anxiety, addiction, and chronic illness — without ever discovering the root cause. They try medication, therapy, and self-help strategies, only to find themselves stuck in cycles that never seem to end. How can deep, unresolved trauma impact your mind and body?
According to trauma researcher and clinical counselor Dr. Don Wood, many psychological and physical conditions stem from unprocessed trauma stored in the subconscious. He maintains that healing begins with understanding that you are not broken; your brain is simply trying to protect you. Dr. Wood encourages people to shift their view of addiction from self-destruction to pain management and maintains that healing doesn’t require endlessly reliving past trauma. Instead, resetting the nervous system, changing subconscious programming, and recognizing generational patterns can unlock emotional and physical freedom.
In this episode of FuDog.TV, Mike Agugliaro hosts Dr. Don Wood, Founder and CEO of Inspired Performance Institute, to discuss the connection between trauma, illness, and performance. Dr. Wood talks about addiction as a coping mechanism, the flaws of traditional therapy, and how to fully reset the brain.
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Quotable Moments:
“Addiction is not about a person's character, willpower, ethics, or morals…It's about pain.”
“There's nothing wrong with you, and there's nothing wrong with your mind. That's not what you've been told.”
“If your mind thinks there's a threat right now, doesn't it make sense that it would activate?”
“You can't punish people into behavior changes. You can, but it's not real.”
“Trauma is just interfering with that next gear… Everybody has it, even high performers and athletes.”
Action Steps:
Reframe addiction as a pain response, not a moral failing: Understanding addiction as the brain’s attempt to stop pain helps reduce shame and stigma, paving the way for real healing. This shift in perspective promotes compassion and more effective support strategies.
Identify and resolve unresolved trauma: Many physical and emotional issues stem from unprocessed trauma stored in the subconscious. Addressing the root cause — not just the symptoms — can lead to profound improvements in health and behavior.
Challenge traditional therapeutic approaches: Repeating trauma narratives can reinforce pain rather than resolve it. Seek solutions that focus on neurological reset instead of emotional desensitization.
Replace limiting language like “trigger” with empowering alternatives like “activation”: Words shape perception, and “trigger” implies loss of control, while “activation” highlights the brain’s protective mechanism. This simple shift promotes a more empowered healing mindset.
Prioritize nervous system regulation over symptom management: Chronic stress, anxiety, and illness often stem from a dysregulated nervous system. Resetting it allows the mind and body to return to a healing and high-performance state.
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