The Biology Behind It: Why Stress Doesn’t Cause Chronic Pain And What Really Does

Your mind says you’re safe, but your body still feels tense, overwhelmed, and stuck in danger mode. Why does this happen?

In this mini episode, Dr. Aimie goes into the biology behind why mental and emotional healing doesn’t always translate into physical healing. You’ll learn how trauma gets “stuck” in your nervous system, why your body can keep sending danger signals even when your mind feels better, and practical ways to help your body feel safe enough to recover.

Your nervous system works like a dashboard, constantly checking if you can handle what’s happening or need to shut down. When it stays stuck in survival mode, even after therapy, it can cause chronic pain, fatigue, and other symptoms. The good news is, you can help your body feel safe again and start to heal.

In this episode, you'll find out more about:

• The difference between stress vs. trauma (and why it’s not about the event itself!)
• Why your body creates a personal safety filter based on past experiences
• How inflammation, toxins, and hidden stressors send danger signals to your nervous system
• Why your body’s natural healing shuts down when you’re in survival mode
• Simple ways to track and shift your nervous system state every day

Whether you’re doing your own healing or supporting clients who still feel stuck physically despite mental progress, this episode reveals the missing piece of trauma recovery. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of the body’s signals and walk away with practical tools to help the body catch up with the mind.

🎧 For more on chronic pain and trauma biology, listen next to Episode 130: Why It’s Not Stress That Causes Chronic Pain and What Really Does.