What the Health is Happening? with Dr. V

The Lasting Impact of Childhood Trauma and How to Heal from ACEs

What the Health is Happening? with Dr. V

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Welcome to Ehat The Health Is Happening with Dr. V, hosted by board-certified emergency room physician Dr. Valda Crowder, also known as Dr. V. In this powerful episode, we confront a topic that impacts millions but is often hidden in plain sight: childhood wounds that last a lifetime. Today, we’re diving into Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), traumatic events ranging from abuse and neglect to household dysfunction and community-level stressors like poverty and racism. Dr. V explores ...

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