Dr. Eugene Lipov

Dr. Eugene Lipov Physician-researcher and board-certified physician in Anesthesiology and Pain Management. Chief Medical Officer at Stella Center.

Relieving suffering and restoring hope in trauma victims using my own methodology of Stellate Ganglion Block treatment.

04/24/2026

The origins of PTSD 🎥 This archival footage shows "shell shock" in WWI soldiers. We’ve come a long way in understanding trauma since then.

When you experience severe trauma, your nervous system can physically change. It’s not a lack of willpower—it’s a biological "short circuit." This is why we are shifting the conversation from PTSD to PTSI: Post-Traumatic Stress Injury. A disorder sounds permanent, but an injury can be healed.

Through the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB), Dr. Eugene Lipov provides a physical reset for the nervous system. By targeting the nerve cluster responsible for that constant state of hyper-arousal, we can essentially reboot the system and turn the trauma switch OFF.

Join the movement to rename and reframe trauma. Order The God Shot today.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHFZNN6T

04/23/2026

Notifications hurts your nervous system?

04/23/2026

When "survival mode" takes over, your personality doesn't just change—it hibernates.

You weren't born serious or guarded. That’s just a biological shield built to protect you from things the world never should have thrown your way. If you feel like you’ve lost the "funniest little kid" you used to be, know that they aren't gone. They're just buried under a nervous system that forgot how to feel safe.

But trauma isn't a life sentence—it's a physical injury to your nervous system. In my new book, The God Shot, I share the stories and the science behind a treatment that is helping people find their way back to the person they were always meant to be.

Get the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHFZNN6T

04/23/2026

Most people think PTSD is just in the mind. Dr. Eugene Lipov says that’s not even close.

It’s happening in your body.

PTSD can drive:
• Immune dysfunction 🧬
• Hormone disruption 😵‍💫
• Accelerated aging ⏳
• Increased risk of heart attacks ❤️

We’ve been told trauma lives in your thoughts… But what if it’s actually a physical injury that can be treated?

This week, Dr. Lipov joins me to break down why this “injury” may be impacting everything from your energy and aging to your relationships and long-term health.

We also dive into the controversial treatment known as the “God Shot”… and how it could completely change what real healing looks like.

Check out our full conversation on The Dhru Purohit Show.

04/22/2026

Doomscrolling is rewiring your brain..

04/22/2026

What you say to yourself matters more than you think. 🧠

In this clip, Mohammed Qahtani shows how a few "fake" arguments can shift someone’s entire perspective. If words have the power to convince people to start a harmful habit, imagine what a positive internal dialogue can do for your mental well-being.

Trauma and anxiety often stem from the stories our nervous system tells us. But what if those stories are based on a physical injury rather than a permanent state of mind?

In The God Shot, Dr. Eugene Lipov explores how we can move past trauma by understanding the science of the body. Healing starts when we change the narrative—not just in our minds, but in our biology.

Take the first step toward a new story.

Order your copy of The God Shot today:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHFZNN6T

Thank you,Dhru Purohit for having Dr.Lipov on the show! It was an honor to raise awareness of this important conversati...
04/22/2026

Thank you,Dhru Purohit for having Dr.Lipov on the show! It was an honor to raise awareness of this important conversation.

What if trauma isn’t just something you feel, but something physically happening inside your body?

Today a new episode of The Dhru Purohit Show, dropped and we challenge the conventional view of PTSD and explore a new perspective: that it may be a physical injury to the nervous system, not just a mental health condition.

We discuss what’s really happening in the body during trauma, the role of the sympathetic nervous system, and how it can quietly impact everything from chronic disease and aging to relationships and daily energy. I also share the story behind the Stellate Ganglion Block (“God Shot”) and how it may help reset the body’s stress response.

Check out the new episode and join us in rethinking trauma, healing, and what recovery can truly look like!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OEGqNw0ke4

04/21/2026

Ever wonder why a crowd of people can watch someone suffer and do nothing? It’s called the Bystander Effect. This social experiment at Liverpool Street Station shows the "diffusion of responsibility"—where the more people there are, the less likely anyone is to step in.

We often think there is safety in numbers, but science shows that being in a group actually makes us feel less accountable. We wait for someone else to move first. It isn't just a lack of empathy; it’s how our brains are wired to react to social pressure.

Dr. Eugene Lipov explores how our biological responses to trauma and stress shape our behavior in his new book, The God Shot. Understanding the biology of fear is the first step toward healing it.

Order your copy of The God Shot today!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHFZNN6T

We live in a world where being “always on” is the norm.But beneath the surface, our brains are adapting in ways we’re on...
04/20/2026

We live in a world where being “always on” is the norm.
But beneath the surface, our brains are adapting in ways we’re only beginning to understand.

This new book dives into the science of doomscrolling, dopamine, and what constant connectivity means for our mental health.
Order on amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXFQGDHT

04/20/2026

You have the power to stimulate new brain cell growth through simple physical triggers. Incorporating 18-hour fasts, cold water exposure, and short bursts of high-intensity exercise tells your body to strengthen your hippocampus. It’s a game changer for mental clarity and long-term health.

Which of these will you add to your routine first?

Thank you to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) for the opportunity to present at this year’s conf...
04/17/2026

Thank you to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) for the opportunity to present at this year’s conference in Chicago, last week.

I was honored to share early clinical data on the use of stellate ganglion block (SGB) in adolescents with anxiety. In our cohort of 38 patients (ages 10–18), we observed meaningful symptom reduction an encouraging signal in a space where current treatments often take time or don’t fully address the burden many young people carry.

My work has long focused on the role of the sympathetic nervous system in anxiety and stress-related conditions. This approach reflects a broader question: can we more directly target the biology of hyperarousal, rather than relying solely on traditional psychotherapy or pharmacologic pathways?

We also discussed the physiologic impact of chronic stressors, including smartphone use and constant digital engagement, on adolescent nervous systems an area that deserves continued attention as anxiety rates rise.

Grateful to ADAA for creating a platform to explore new ideas and advance the conversation around biologically targeted treatments in mental health!

Anxiety and Depression Association of America - ADAA

04/17/2026

We spend so much time fixing things for everyone else that we forget we’re allowed to be broken too. Being the person who "has it all together" is often just a mask for the person who is waiting for their turn to be seen.

Drop a "❤️" if you’re learning to choose yourself lately.

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Dr. Eugene Lipov is a physician-researcher and board-certified physician in Anesthesiology and Pain Management. He has been practicing in the field of pain medicine since 1990, having completed Northwestern Medical School in 1984, Anesthesia Residency at the University of Illinois in 1989, and Advanced Pain Training in 1990 at Rush University, Chicago. Dr. Lipov is a national pioneer and leading authority on the adaption of a well-known procedure called Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for treating trauma-related symptoms. He has treated over 200 U.S. military veterans, as well as several hundred civilian patients worldwide, with the diagnosis of PTSD. Dr. Lipov has treated military-related PTSD, Military Sexual Trauma (MST), PTSD due to first responder trauma exposure, non-military sexual trauma, pediatric sexual trauma, and PTSD from other traumatic events.