<p dir="ltr">Highly sensitive people and empaths often feel like they're drowning in grief while others seem to handle loss with ease. They absorb emotions from everyone around them, feel overwhelmed by everyday environments, and find themselves reaching for things they know aren't good for them just to numb the pain.<br> <br> But what if that sensitivity is actually a person's greatest strength?</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, Dr. Aimie reveals why highly sensitive people experience grief so differently and how understanding your nervous system's unique needs can transform your relationship with both sensitivity and loss. She shares her own vulnerable story of self-sabotage after her best day ever, showing how even those who understand trauma can still get hijacked by grief.</p> <p dir="ltr">You'll find out about why being an empath isn't about becoming less sensitive, but learning to support your sensitive system so you can hold pain without being overwhelmed by it. Dr. Aimie explains how your sensitivities can either drain your energy or become your superpowers, and why energy management is actually the key to living your life's purpose.</p> <h2 dir="ltr">You’ll hear more on: </h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to tell if you're a highly sensitive person</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why empaths feel grief more deeply and get overwhelmed faster than others</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Simple ways to support your nervous system</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to tell which sensitivities drain your energy and which ones are your strengths</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why highly sensitive people numb emotional pain in self-sabotaging ways</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What to do when grief takes over and you feel out of control emotionally</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The biggest challenge for highly sensitive people and how to handle it</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Easy ways to support your nervous system before you get overwhelmed</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Whether you’re someone navigating grief yourself or a practitioner supporting sensitive clients, this episode offers practical insights to help you understand and support sensitive systems through the grieving process, transforming sensitivity into a strength.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Resources/Guides:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://amzn.to/4lVw3PL">Biology of Trauma book</a> - how the body experiences and holds fear, pain and overwhelm, and how to heal. Pre-order now and, at the time of this recording, you’ll get over $400 in bonuses included! Those bonuses are only for the pre-order window which goes until Sept 22, 2025. When you’ve already pre-ordered it on Amazon head over <a href="https://book.biologyoftrauma.com/preorder-amazon">here</a> to receive your bonuses.</li> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://traumahealingaccelerated.mykajabi.com/the-essential-sequence-complete-guide"> The Essential Sequence</a> - Grab my free guide that shows you the difference between the stress and trauma states of our nervous system. In just 3 steps, it walks you through what your body needs when it has stored trauma or is in a freeze response.</li> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://traumahealingaccelerated.mykajabi.com/21-day-journey">The Foundational Journey</a> - a 6 week program as the place to lay the foundation for all the phases of the healing journey explained in The Essential Sequence guide. If you are looking for emotional and nervous system regulation and changes in your physical health without a pill, this is for you. If you are a practitioner - this is where it all starts with the year certificate training program to become a Biology of Trauma professional. <strong><br></strong></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><br> Related Podcast Episodes:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://biologyoftrauma.com/episode-22-the-role-trauma-plays-in-highly-sensitive-people/"> Episode 22: The Role Trauma Plays In Highly Sensitive People with Dr. Natasha Fallahi</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://biologyoftrauma.com/ep102/">Episode102: Strategies for Empaths: How to Navigate Sensory Overload, Shame & Trauma with Dr. Judith Orloff</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">Disclaimer:<br> By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical, psychological, or mental health advice to treat any medical or psychological condition in yourself or others. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your own physician, therapist, psychiatrist, or other qualified health provider regarding any physical or mental health issues you may be experiencing. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Trauma Healing Accelerated, any guests or contributors

<p data-start="461" data-end="588">Your mind says you’re safe, but your body still feels tense, overwhelmed, and stuck in danger mode. Why does this happen?</p> <p data-start="590" data-end="920">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.</p> <p data-start="922" data-end="1322">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.</p> <p data-start="922" data-end="1322">In this episode, you'll find out more about:</p> <ul> <li data-start="1639" data-end="1727">The difference between stress vs. trauma (and why it’s not about the event itself!)</li> <li data-start="1730" data-end="1808">Why your body creates a personal safety filter based on past experiences</li> <li data-start="1811" data-end="1906">How inflammation, toxins, and hidden stressors send danger signals to your nervous system</li> <li data-start="1909" data-end="1982">Why your body’s natural healing shuts down when you’re in survival mode</li> <li data-start="1985" data-end="2057">Simple ways to track and shift your nervous system state every day</li> </ul> <p data-start="2147" data-end="2490">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.</p> <p data-start="2492" data-end="2645">🎧 For more on chronic pain and trauma biology, listen next to <a href="https://sites.libsyn.com/450414/the-biology-behind-it-0#" rel="noopener" data-start="2557" data-end="2642">Episode 130: Why It’s Not Stress That Causes Chronic Pain and What Really Does</a>.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Chronic pain affects millions of people who've been told their symptoms are just from stress. They've tried relaxation techniques, stress management, and lifestyle changes, but nothing really seems to work. They’re left feeling stuck, exhausted, and frustrated that their body just won’t heal.</p> <p dir="ltr"><br> But why does the body stay in pain even when the injury has healed?</p> <p dir="ltr"><br> In this episode, Dr. Aimie look at what most people believe about chronic pain. Instead of blaming stress, she shows how chronic pain actually comes from trauma stored in the body, and explores what's really going on and why this matters so much for healing.</p> <p dir="ltr"><br> Drawing from her own experience with chronic shoulder pain after a collarbone fracture, Dr. Aimie explains how her body was storing trauma, not just stress. Even after surgery and treatments, the pain wouldn't go away until she discovered what was really happening in her body.</p> <p dir="ltr"><br> You'll discover the difference between stress and trauma responses, why your body might be stuck in a chronic trauma response, and the hidden biochemical imbalances that make some people more likely to develop chronic pain.<br> <br></p> <p dir="ltr">You'll learn:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[1:45] Why stress does NOT cause chronic pain (and what actually does!)</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[5:20] The critical line of overwhelm that turns stress into trauma</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[11:34] What happens in the nervous system when you feel trapped and powerless</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[16:33] Why unresolved trauma keeps your body stuck in a danger response</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[21:15] The role of biochemical imbalances and why they increase pain sensitivity</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[26:06] How oxidative stress and mitochondria contribute to functional freeze</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[30:12] The hidden link between copper excess, anxiety, and chronic pain</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[34:52] Practical steps to repair your biology and help your body feel safe again<br> <br></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Whether you're someone struggling with chronic pain or a practitioner seeking better tools to help clients, this episode reveals why understanding trauma biology, not just stress management, is the key to breaking free from chronic pain and reclaiming your life.<br> <br></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Helpful Links Related To This Episode:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://amzn.to/4lVw3PL">Biology of Trauma book</a> - how the body experiences and holds fear, pain and overwhelm, and how to heal. Pre-order now and, at the time of this recording, you’ll get over $400 in bonuses included! Those bonuses are only for the pre-order window which goes until Sept 22, 2025. When you’ve already pre-ordered it on Amazon head over <a href="https://book.biologyoftrauma.com/preorder-amazon">here</a> to receive your bonuses.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://traumahealingaccelerated.mykajabi.com/21-day-journey">The 21 Day Journey</a> - If you're ready to create a felt sense of safety in your body and experience the benefits of 26% decrease in daily physical pain, 28% decrease in sleep issues and digestive issues, 30% decrease in anxiety, depression, or want to learn how to do this for those you help - join me for your 21-Day Journey, a structured sequence of gentle, somatic-based self-practices walking you through The Essential Sequence to safely open up stored trauma in the body. </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://traumahealingaccelerated.mykajabi.com/3-most-common-biochemical-imbalances-in-mood-and-trauma-healing-podcast"> 3 Most Common Biochemical Imbalances In Mood and Trauma Healing</a> - Discover the common biochemical imbalances that are frequently at the core of mood and trauma patterns. Learn how these imbalances are identified and addressed to help improve emotional well-being.</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Related Podcast Episodes:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://biologyoftrauma.com/episode-91-the-neuroscience-of-chronic-pain-how-our-brain-predicts-and-creates-a-biology-of-pain/"> Episode 91: The Neuroscience of Chronic Pain: How Our Brain Predicts And Creates A Biology of Pain with Dr. Howard Schubiner</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://biologyoftrauma.com/ep96/">Episode 96: Pain as Protection: Why Your Body Creates Chronic Pain & The 3 Questions to Ask to Release It</a></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Disclaimer:<br> By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical, psychological, or mental health advice to treat any medical or psychological condition in yourself or others. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and d

<p>Have you or your clients ever felt exhausted, anxious, or even physically ill after a therapy session? Or wondered why emotional breakthroughs sometimes leave you feeling worse before you feel better?</p> <p>In this mini episode, Dr. Aimie answers EDMR therapist Rebecca's question about why people sometimes get physical symptoms after making progress in therapy, and shares simple strategies to help prevent this from happening.</p> <p>She goes into the biology behind how your nervous system is constantly deciding whether you're safe or in danger, and why digging into painful memories or feelings can make your body think it's under attack, even when you're actually healing.</p> <p>You'll learn more about:</p> <ul> <li>Why your body thinks feeling emotions is dangerous</li> <li>How your "energy bank account" affects what you can handle in therapy</li> <li>Why you might feel sick AFTER therapy sessions</li> <li>How things like poor sleep and processed food make therapy harder on your body</li> <li>Why your nervous system is always checking if you're safe or in danger</li> <li>Two simple things you can do after therapy to feel better</li> </ul> <p>Want to learn more? Listen to Episode 129: to find out more!</p>

<p dir="ltr">Many people get stuck on their healing journey. They feel lost and confused. They've spent years in therapy, tried meditation, read all the books but still feel like they’re just surviving instead of truly living. This is way more common than we would like to believe, and quite discouraging for those dealing with stress, burnout, or old emotional wounds.</p> <p dir="ltr">Even when you know you're safe, your body might still feel like it’s in danger. </p> <p dir="ltr">That’s because healing isn’t just about mindset, it’s about your nervous system. And most healing methods skip the steps your body actually needs to feel safe at the nervous system level.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, Dr. Aimie explains why one often gets stuck and what the nervous system really needs to move from overwhelm and a functional freeze into calm aliveness. You’ll learn how the body experiences a trauma, why it holds on even for years after, and the step-by-step roadmap to give it what it needs to engage its own healing mechanisms.</p> <p dir="ltr">You’ll learn more on:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[1:46] Why many people avoid connecting with their body and stay “in their head”</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[4:05] How to tell if you’re disconnected from your body</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[5:48] What happens in your body during a trauma response (and how it can get stuck)</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[8:48] Why just telling yourself “you’re safe” doesn’t make your body believe it</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[12:49] The hidden equation your nervous system uses to decide if you’re still in danger</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[15:49] The surprising trait that can block healing  </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[18:16] Common signs you’re in shutdown mode</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[21:51] The 3 major roadblocks that can slow down healing</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[22:52] Why you need cycles of stress and rest to heal</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[27:36] The 3-phase healing roadmap</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[29:32] How emotional healing works just like physical healing—and why skipping steps keeps you stuck</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Whether you're working on your own healing or helping others, this episode gives you the missing piece to understand what’s really going on in the body and how to finally move forward.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Helpful Links Related To This Episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://traumahealingaccelerated.mykajabi.com/steps-to-identify-and-heal-trauma-a-roadmap-for-healing-podcast"> Steps to Identify and Heal Trauma - A Roadmap for Healing</a> - Find out what trauma is, how to recognize it, and get simple steps to help you heal in this 23-page guide. It’s great for anyone who wants to understand trauma better or support others on their healing journey.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://amzn.to/4lVw3PL">Biology of Trauma book</a> - how the body experiences and holds fear, pain and overwhelm, and how to heal. Pre-order now and, at the time of this recording, you’ll get over $400 in bonuses included! Those bonuses are only for the pre-order window which goes until Sept 22, 2025. When you’ve already pre-ordered it on Amazon head over <a href="https://book.biologyoftrauma.com/preorder-amazon">here</a> to receive your bonuses.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://traumahealingaccelerated.mykajabi.com/21-day-journey">The 21 Day Journey</a> - If you're ready to create a felt sense of safety in your body and experience the benefits of 26% decrease in daily physical pain, 28% decrease in sleep issues and digestive issues, 30% decrease in anxiety, depression, or want to learn how to do this for those you help - join me for your 21-Day Journey, a structured sequence of gentle, somatic-based self-practices walking you through The Essential Sequence to safely open up stored trauma in the body. </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Related Podcast Episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://biologyoftrauma.com/episode-31-am-i-tired-or-is-this-trauma-the-roots-of-fatigue/"> Episode 31: Am I Tired, Or Is This Trauma? With Dr. Evan Hirsch</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://biologyoftrauma.com/bessel-van-der-kolk/">Episode 116: The Body Keeps Score: How Trauma Rewires Your Nervous System with Bessel van der Kolk</a></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><br> <strong>Related Youtube Videos: </strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://youtu.be/AHvOM-21oKg?si=OIZXMCAxRsFkjLAX"><span data-rich-links="{" fple-t is the first thing we need to address release stored trauma dr. aimie apigian> What is the first thing we need to address to release stored trauma? | Dr. Aimie Apigian</

<p dir="ltr">What if the autoimmune condition you're dealing with today was actually programmed into your immune system decades ago during childhood?</p> <p dir="ltr">In this mini episode, Dr. Aimie answers a listener’s question about the biological mechanisms connecting early attachment trauma to autoimmunity, and most importantly, what to do about it.</p> <p dir="ltr">She goes into the biology behind how childhood fear literally programs your immune system at the cellular level, creating a biological foundation for autoimmune conditions that can emerge years or decades later, often triggered by additional stressors like accidents, infections, or major life events.</p> <p dir="ltr">You’ll learn more about: </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why fear causes inflammation</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How early fear creates overactive brain immune cells (microglia) that cause symptoms like brain fog and decision fatigue </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The three key immune system pathways that determine whether your body stays in "inflammation mode" or switches to "repair mode"</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Practical actions you can take to rebalance your immune system</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Whether you're a practitioner working with autoimmune clients or someone with your own autoimmune journey, this episode reveals the hidden biological connections between early life experiences and immune dysfunction and offers hope through practical interventions that work at the cellular level.</p> <p>Listen to <a href="https://biologyoftrauma.com/episode-128/">Episode 128: How Attachment Drives Anxiety, Autoimmunity and Chronic Illness</a> to explore the six core attachment pains and their biological impacts.</p> <p>Don't forget to pre-order my new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/4lVw3PL">Biology of Trauma! </a></p>

<p dir="ltr">Many people push others away while desperately craving connection. Others battle chronic pain, digestive issues, or autoimmune conditions that seem to have no clear cause. But why is this?</p> <p dir="ltr"><br> The answer often lies in unresolved childhood attachment trauma, specifically the experiences we had before we had words to make sense of them.</p> <p dir="ltr"><br> This is why someone can have what looks like a good childhood but still struggle with anxiety, digestive problems, chronic pain, or autoimmune issues as an adult. The body remembers what the mind has forgotten.<br> <br></p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, Dr. Aimie breaks down the biology of early emotional pain and how it becomes stored in the body as chronic symptoms later in life. You’ll discover the six core attachment wounds, why the body learns to stay in survival mode, how unresolved early trauma shapes your nervous system, immune system, and relationships in adulthood,  and most importantly, how to become your own safe person.<br> <br> You'll learn:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[2:08] Why babies need to be held to survive and what happens when they're not</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[8:45] How to recognize if "it's not safe to relax" is your core attachment pattern</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[11:35] The health impacts of early attachment trauma</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[15:20]How fear becomes stored in the body as inflammation and chronic illness</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[20:49] The six core attachment wounds that shape our nervous system and relationships</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[25:30] How childhood wounds create the belief "I'm not capable" and lead to chronic overwhelm</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[30:08] The surprising link between people-pleasing and chronic pain</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[32:45] How brain fog, histamine intolerance, and depression can stem from attachment wounds</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[37:50] The three-phase roadmap to safely heal stored trauma in the body<br> <br></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Whether you're someone living with unexplained chronic health issues or a practitioner supporting clients who seem stuck, this episode will help you understand the deep connection between childhood trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and adult symptoms and what it really takes to heal.<strong><br></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Helpful Links Related To This Episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://amzn.to/4lVw3PL">Biology of Trauma book</a> - how the body experiences and holds fear, pain and overwhelm, and how to heal. Pre-order now and, at the time of this recording, you’ll get over $400 in bonuses included! Those bonuses are only for the pre-order window which goes until Sept 22, 2025. When you’ve already pre-ordered it on Amazon head over <a href="https://book.biologyoftrauma.com/preorder-amazon">here</a> to receive your bonuses.</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://traumahealingaccelerated.mykajabi.com/21-day-journey">The 21 Day Journey</a> - If you're ready to create a felt sense of safety in your body then join me for your 21-Day Journey, a structured sequence of gentle, somatic-based self-practices walking you through The Essential Sequence to safely open up stored trauma in the body. </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://traumahealingaccelerated.mykajabi.com/attachment-trauma-roadmap-podcast"> Attachment Trauma Roadmap</a> - Learn how your nervous system affects your ability to form secure attachments. Discover simple steps to rewire your nervous system for better relationships and overall health</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Related Podcast Episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://biologyoftrauma.com/understanding-the-trauma-connection-between-attachment-autoimmunity-and-fatigue-to-find-our-way-out/"> Episode 71: Understanding the Trauma Connection Between Attachment, Autoimmunity, and Fatigue To Find Our Way Out</a></li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://biologyoftrauma.com/attachment-styles-impact-on-relationships-health-and-healing/"> Episode 77: Attachment Styles: Impact on Relationships, Health & Healing with Dr. Diane Poole Heller</a></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><br> <strong>Related Youtube Videos:</strong> </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://youtu.be/fpqDQ9O0gm4?si=Tkcz_8KtpKQUKYBi"><span data-rich-links="{" fple-t attachment is the future of health dr. aimie apigian> Why Attachment Is the Future Of Health | Dr. Aimie Apigian</span></a></p> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Disclaimer:<br> By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical, psychological, or mental health advice to treat any medical or psyc

<p data-start="361" data-end="649">Your nervous system’s main job isn’t to make you happy. It’s to keep you safe. That’s why, even after the danger is over, your body can still act like it’s under threat. In this mini episode, Dr. Aimie goes into the biology behind how trauma gets stuck in the body and why it’s so hard to “just move on.”</p> <p data-start="656" data-end="853">You’ll learn how something called the <em data-start="694" data-end="712">body trauma loop</em> keeps your system in survival mode, and how the brain’s ability to learn (neuroplasticity) can actually lock in trauma patterns over time.</p> <p data-start="860" data-end="904">In this episode, you’ll hear about:</p> <ul> <li data-start="909" data-end="1002">The 3 trauma survival responses: shutdown, disconnection, and freeze</li> <li data-start="1007" data-end="1092">Why your body keeps flipping between stress and shut down</li> <li data-start="1097" data-end="1168">How your brain and body learn to repeat trauma patterns automatically</li> <li data-start="1284" data-end="1374">How things like inflammation and oxidative stress keep your nervous system stuck</li> <li data-start="1379" data-end="1454">Why just <em data-start="1388" data-end="1396">saying</em> “you’re safe” isn’t enough</li> <li data-start="1459" data-end="1539">A step-by-step process to help your body shift out of survival and into safety</li> <li data-start="1544" data-end="1640">Simple, body-based tools (somatic practices) you can use daily to calm your nervous system</li> </ul> <p data-start="1647" data-end="1861">Whether you're a practitioner or someone who's tired of feeling anxious, frozen, or burned out, this episode will help you understand what’s happening in your body and how to start changing it.</p> <p data-start="1868" data-end="2066">👉 Want the full breakdown? Listen to <a href="https://biologyoftrauma.com/episode127/" data-start="1906" data-end="2010">Episode 127: Why the Body Is Wired for Danger – Understanding Trauma’s Impact on the Nervous System</a> for a deeper look at trauma and nervous system healing.</p>

<p dir="ltr">When was the last time that you truly felt so safe that you had no anxiety, no fear, or insecurity for the future?</p> <p dir="ltr">Many people feel like they're always waiting for disaster to strike. Their body stays stressed even when nothing bad is happening. </p> <p dir="ltr">If this sounds like you or those you help, here's why it happens and what you can do about it.</p> <p dir="ltr">The answer lies in understanding how early life experiences wire our nervous system for survival rather than safety. </p> <p dir="ltr">When we get overwhelmed and can't find our way back to feeling okay, it’s a sign our bodies get stuck in danger mode. This mode can last for years or even decades, affecting everything from our health to our relationships. </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, Dr. Aimie dives into why the body might feel constantly on edge and explains the 3 key factors that make past experiences stick with us.You'll discover simple methods to calm the nervous system and start feeling more secure in life.</p> <h2 dir="ltr">You'll learn more on:</h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[2:01] The three key elements that create overwhelming experiences: feeling overwhelmed, powerless, and in disbelief</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[11:54] Understanding the critical line of overwhelm and why we cross it daily </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[15:30] How early childhood experiences and generational trauma patterns contribute to nervous system wiring</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[18:45] The difference between "too much, too fast" and "too little, too long" </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[21:54] How to recognize survival patterns versus safety patterns </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[25:12] The first essential step to rewiring the nervous system</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[28:30] Why creating safety must come before processing difficult emotions</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">[32:15] Practical somatic tools you can use immediately when you notice stress and overwhelm</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Whether you struggle with constant worry, can't seem to relax, or feel like you're always bracing for impact, this episode will help you understand what's happening in your body and give you practical steps to change it.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Guides, Tools & Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://amzn.to/4lVw3PL">Biology of Trauma book</a> - how the body experiences and holds fear, pain and overwhelm, and how to heal. Pre-order now and, at the time of this recording, you’ll get over $400 in bonuses included! Those bonuses are only for the pre-order window which goes until Sept 22, 2025. When you’ve already pre-ordered it on Amazon head over <a href="https://book.biologyoftrauma.com/preorder-amazon">here</a> to receive your bonuses.<strong><br></strong></li> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://traumahealingaccelerated.mykajabi.com/21-day-journey">The 21 Day Journey</a> - If you're ready to create a felt sense of safety in your body and experience the benefits of 26% decrease in daily physical pain, 28% decrease in sleep issues and digestive issues, 30% decrease in anxiety, depression, or want to learn how to do this for those you help - join me for your 21-Day Journey, a structured sequence of gentle, somatic-based self-practices walking you through The Essential Sequence to safely open up stored trauma in the body. </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Related Podcast Episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://biologyoftrauma.com/episode-26-doing-trauma-work-safely-the-one-thing-you-need-to-do-before-processing-your-past/"> Episode 26: Doing Trauma Work Safely: The One Thing You Need To Do Before Processing Your Past<br> <br></a></li> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://biologyoftrauma.com/what-we-have-missed-with-trauma-informed-care-boundaries-attachment-and-generational-impact/"> Episode 72 What We Have Missed With Trauma-Informed Care: Boundaries, Attachment and Generational Impact</a></li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Related Youtube Videos: </strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr"><a href="https://youtu.be/LjNCKnueli8?si=5DgD1K-M3tQ-4Xi4"><span data-rich-links="{" fple-t adapts to dysregulation: survival mechanisms dr. aimie apigian> Body Adapts to Dysregulation: Survival Mechanisms | Dr. Aimie Apigian</span></a></li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Disclaimer:</strong><br> By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical, psychological, or mental health advice to treat any medical or psychological condition in yourself or others. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your own physician, therapist, psychiatrist, or other qualified health provider regarding any physical or mental health issues you may be expe

<p dir="ltr">Even if you’ve done years of therapy, learned to manage your emotions, and built self-awareness, your nervous system might still be stuck in survival mode. But why is this?</p> <p dir="ltr">In this mini episode, Dr. Aimie dives into the biology behind how oxidative stress at the cellular level can keep your body trapped in a trauma response. No matter how much mindset work you’ve done!</p> <p dir="ltr">She breaks down how unresolved biological stress sends ongoing danger signals to your nervous system, fueling anxiety, overwhelm, and chronic dysregulation.</p> <p dir="ltr">You’ll hear more about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why trauma isn’t just stored in your mind but in your mitochondria and DNA</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How oxidative stress acts like “rust” inside your cells and blocks emotional regulation</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The link between oxidative damage and PTSD, depression, and chronic illness</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why your body needs energy, not willpower, to heal from trauma</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What actually helps repair oxidative damage and stabilize your nervous system</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to use food, supplements, and sleep routines to support deep biological healing</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Whether you're supporting others on their healing journey or navigating your own, this episode reveals the hidden cellular barriers that can keep the nervous system stuck and offers practical ways to work with the body’s biology to create real progress.</p> <p>🎧 Want the full picture? Listen to <a href="https://biologyoftrauma.com/episode126/">Episode 126: Neuroception Explained: How Your Nervous System Decides What’s Safe (and Why It Matters for Healing)</a></p>