Did you know that trauma can be stored in your body and have a significant impact on your bones and overall health? It's often an unseen force, but the good news is, once it's recognized, healing is possible. In our latest episode, I'm joined by Dr. Aimie Apigian, a trauma expert and physician, to explore how trauma affects our body, especially our bones. We discuss the five steps of the body's trauma response and how stored trauma can manifest in ways you may not even realize.

Dr. Aimie's work has helped countless people, including myself, unlock the healing power within their bodies. I'm so excited for you to hear this conversation and discover how to begin healing stored trauma.

(On stress vs. trauma) "Stress grows us. Stress is what allows us to do more. Stress is what takes us to the next level in our life." ~ Dr. Aimie Apigian

In this episode:

- [00:00] - Introduction to Dr. Aimie Apigian and her backstory

- [06:30] - The difference between stress and trauma

- [14:20] - Understanding the five steps of the trauma response

- [22:38] - How to recognize if trauma is stored in the body

- [33:54] - What you can get from Dr. Aimie's book

- [39:48] - Somatic exercises for healing trauma

- [45:34] - Where to learn more about Dr. Aimie's work

Resources mentioned

- Check Dr. Aimie's website and order her book: The Biology of Trauma - https://biologyoftrauma.com/

- On-Demand class Dr. Aimie did with the Happy Bones community - https://www.happyboneshappylife.com/releasing-hidden-trauma-for-stronger-bones-on-demand

- Free Osteoporosis Exercises to Strengthen Your Bones and Prevent Fractures - http://tinyurl.com/osteoporosisexercises

More about Margie

- Website - https://margiebissinger.com/

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p/Margie-Bissinger-MS-PT-CHC-100063542905332/

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/margiebissinger/?hl=en

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