Trauma isn’t one-size-fits-all; it exists on a spectrum, from quiet emotional wounds to experiences that reshape an entire life. Living through it is hard enough, but revisiting or reliving it can feel even more overwhelming. Joining host Gabby Sanderson is Dr. Aimie Apigian, double board-certified physician in Preventive and Addiction Medicine, founder of The Mind-Body-Biology Institute, and author of the groundbreaking new book The Biology of Trauma, with a foreword by renowned expert in trauma and addiction Dr. Gabor Maté.
In this conversation, Dr. Aimie shares her journey into understanding trauma, revealing how it’s not only stored in our minds but also in our cells, and why this matters for both mental and physical health. Dr. Aimie explains the crucial differences between stress and trauma, and why time does not heal trauma, but can worsen its effects. She also explores the role of numbing and self-protection, and highlights the importance of creating safety in healing.
The Biology of Trauma is a groundbreaking book that explores the science of how the body experiences trauma, why it holds on, and what it needs for healing. This empowering episode offers fresh insights and practical steps drawn from the book to help navigate trauma responses and move towards a healthier, more authentic life.
Make sure to tune in on Friday for the next bonus episode, where Dr. Aimie dives deeper into how trauma shapes our relationships and what we can do about it.
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