Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician,and trauma expert, delves into how unaddressed trauma affects your mind, body, and biology, contributing to chronic illness and disease. In her book The Biology of Trauma, she explores why trauma is at the root of many health issues and shares holistic approaches for true healing.

If you struggle with stress, autoimmune conditions, sleep issues, or chronic fatigue, this episode offers insights into how trauma impacts your health and provides practical strategies to heal.

KEY TOPICS

• Exploring How Trauma Affects Our Biology and Healing (0:00)
• Dr. Aimie's Path to Understanding Trauma's Biology (3:13)
• Why High-Functioning Individuals Experience Unrecognized Trauma (9:48)
• Understanding the Tipping Point from Stress to Trauma Biology (12:58)
• Decoding the Body's Five-Step Universal Trauma Response (18:51)
• Shifting from Overwhelm by Balancing Capacity and Demands (30:38)
• Repairing Trauma Through Mind, Somatic, and Biology Work (37:59)
• Recognizing Trauma's Impact and Finding Healing Resources (48:30)

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GUEST INFORMATION Website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/ Book: The Biology of Trauma: How the Body Holds Fear, Pain, and Overwhelm, and How to Heal ItIG: https://www.instagram.com/draimie/

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