About this episode

Leigh Ann discusses the biological impacts of trauma with Dr. Aimie Apigian, emphasizing the need for comprehensive healing approaches.

Leigh Ann welcomes Dr. Aimie Apigian, physician and author of The Biology of Trauma, for a conversation on how trauma impacts the body at a biological and cellular level. Dr. Apigian shares how her own experience with chronic fatigue syndrome and autoimmunity led her to understand that trauma healing requires more than mindset work or traditional therapy alone. She explains the difference between a stress response and a trauma response, emphasizing that trauma occurs when the body perceives that it cannot overcome a threat, whether for psychological, emotional, or biological reasons. Leigh Ann and Dr. Apigian explore how unresolved trauma can contribute to chronic illness, autoimmunity, cancer, fatigue, nervous system dysregulation, and patterns of collapse or shutdown. The conversation also highlights why many people flare during trauma work, why stabilization must come before deeper processing, and why creating a felt sense of “safe enough” in the body is often the first step. Product Discount Codes + Links Hoolest: Website (Discount Code: THEACCRESCENT10) Froya Hair Care: Website (Link gives 10% off) Herbal Face Food: Website (Discount Code: LAL30) Episode Links Book: The…

People in this episode

Host: Leigh Ann Lindsey

Guest: Dr. Aimie Apigian

Topics covered

• trauma
• stress response
• chronic illness
• autoimmunity
• nervous system dysregulation
• healing

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Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Biology of Trauma

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