The God Shot
Healing Trauma's Legacy: The Science, the Stories, the Solution
Published on 26. March 2026
Book
Hardback
224 pages
979-8-89565-295-4 (ISBN)
Description
What if everything you thought you knew about trauma was wrong?
When advanced brain scans revealed trauma's visible scars on the brain, Dr. Eugene Lipov saw an opportunity: If trauma could be seen, it could be treated. Enter The God Shot-a revolutionary procedure that resets the body's stuck fight-or-flight response with a simple nerve block. The result? Instant calm. Lasting transformation. Real healing.
This isn't fringe science-it's verified neuroscience, and it's igniting a global revolution. From Navy SEALs and first responders to survivors of abuse, burnout, and invisible wounds, thousands have stepped back from the edge with one undeniable truth: trauma is an injury-and injuries can heal.
In The God Shot, Dr. Lipov pulls back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood conditions of our time. He demolishes the outdated myths that keep people confined to their pain and delivers a bold, biology-based blueprint for healing that goes beyond coping and into full recovery.
Whether you've lived through trauma, love someone who has, or simply want to understand the future of mental health-this book will change how you see the brain, the body, and what it truly means to heal.
The era of managing trauma is over. The age of hope and healing has begun.
When advanced brain scans revealed trauma's visible scars on the brain, Dr. Eugene Lipov saw an opportunity: If trauma could be seen, it could be treated. Enter The God Shot-a revolutionary procedure that resets the body's stuck fight-or-flight response with a simple nerve block. The result? Instant calm. Lasting transformation. Real healing.
This isn't fringe science-it's verified neuroscience, and it's igniting a global revolution. From Navy SEALs and first responders to survivors of abuse, burnout, and invisible wounds, thousands have stepped back from the edge with one undeniable truth: trauma is an injury-and injuries can heal.
In The God Shot, Dr. Lipov pulls back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood conditions of our time. He demolishes the outdated myths that keep people confined to their pain and delivers a bold, biology-based blueprint for healing that goes beyond coping and into full recovery.
Whether you've lived through trauma, love someone who has, or simply want to understand the future of mental health-this book will change how you see the brain, the body, and what it truly means to heal.
The era of managing trauma is over. The age of hope and healing has begun.
Reviews / Votes
"A bracing and compassionate take on trauma." -- <I>Kirkus</I> ReviewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
414 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-89565-295-4 (9798895652954)
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Eugene Lipov | Lauren Ungeldi
The God Shot
Healing Trauma's Legacy: The Science, the Stories, the Solution
E-Book
02/2026
Simon + Schuster LLC
€15.81
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Persons
Dr. Eugene Lipov is a pioneering trauma expert and board-certified anesthesiologist who revolutionized post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment by repurposing the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB), originally used for pain relief, to reset the body's fight-or-flight response. Inspired by personal loss-his father's struggle with PTSD and his mother's suicide-he has devoted his career to helping trauma survivors heal. In 2006, he introduced SGB for PTSD and later developed the Dual Sympathetic Reset (DSR), a two-injection protocol with even greater impact.
His research has been published in top journals like Biological Psychiatry and Military Medicine, and featured in outlets including The Wall Street Journal and Wired. As Chief Medical Officer at the Stella Center, Dr. Lipov continues to lead innovation in trauma care and advocate for wider access, including testifying before Congress to destigmatize mental health and expand treatment options.
Lauren Ungeldi is a ten-time bestselling author, international speaker, and global business innovator known for her work at the intersection of storytelling, business strategy, and human transformation. Having lived and worked worldwide, she brings a rare frontline perspective on global dynamics, high-stakes leadership, and resilience under pressure. She has co-authored bestselling books with elite special forces operators, world leaders, entrepreneurs, media figures, and pioneers in trauma science, gaining deep insight into power, adaptation through adversity, and forging resilience into success. Lauren is currently leading a new movement in healthcare, challenging outdated models and integrating mindset, full-body health, and cutting-edge neuroscience to redefine human optimization, resilience, and warrior care. Through her writing, speaking, and leadership, Lauren empowers individuals to own their story, adapt with purpose, and forge unshakable strength-turning adversity into power, stories into legacies, and challenges into unstoppable momentum.
His research has been published in top journals like Biological Psychiatry and Military Medicine, and featured in outlets including The Wall Street Journal and Wired. As Chief Medical Officer at the Stella Center, Dr. Lipov continues to lead innovation in trauma care and advocate for wider access, including testifying before Congress to destigmatize mental health and expand treatment options.
Lauren Ungeldi is a ten-time bestselling author, international speaker, and global business innovator known for her work at the intersection of storytelling, business strategy, and human transformation. Having lived and worked worldwide, she brings a rare frontline perspective on global dynamics, high-stakes leadership, and resilience under pressure. She has co-authored bestselling books with elite special forces operators, world leaders, entrepreneurs, media figures, and pioneers in trauma science, gaining deep insight into power, adaptation through adversity, and forging resilience into success. Lauren is currently leading a new movement in healthcare, challenging outdated models and integrating mindset, full-body health, and cutting-edge neuroscience to redefine human optimization, resilience, and warrior care. Through her writing, speaking, and leadership, Lauren empowers individuals to own their story, adapt with purpose, and forge unshakable strength-turning adversity into power, stories into legacies, and challenges into unstoppable momentum.