Dr. Don Wood: Performance, Trauma, and Emotional Concussions

Show Summary:

In this episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, we're joined by Dr. Don Wood to explore the powerful connection between trauma, mindset, and peak performance.

Dr. Wood explains how childhood experiences can become unresolved trauma later in life and how they often show up in subtle but impactful ways. He introduces the concepts of "atmospheric conditions" and "emotional concussions," helping listeners understand how past events shape present behaviors, stress responses, and decision-making.

The conversation also tackles big questions around anxiety, panic attacks, and addiction—challenging common assumptions and offering a new perspective on whether these patterns can be changed. Dr. Wood shares how "rebooting the mind" can unlock higher levels of performance, and whether shifting mindset alone can truly lead to extraordinary outcomes.

This episode offers a fresh lens on mental performance, showing how addressing the root cause—not just the symptoms—can create lasting change in both life and business.