230: Why Stress Management Isn't Enough: The Biology of Trauma with Dr. Aimie Apigian

I am delighted to have Dr. Aimie Apigian with me today to explore why stress reduction techniques may not work for you if you have unresolved trauma. Finding Your Sense of Safety • Notice when your body and mind feel safe and calm • Identify environments or situations that allow you to feel safe • Start small: Focus on moments that feel manageable, not overwhelming Bio: Dr. Aimie Apigian Dr. Aimie Apigian is a double-board-certified physician in Preventive and Addiction Medicine, with Master's degrees in Biochemistry, Public Health, and specialized training in Functional Medicine. Dr. Aimie’s unique integration of multiple modalities from medicine to neuroscience to therapy modalities, has helped thousands of people and practitioners around the world to be in their best health and their best authentic selves. Her recent book, The Biology of Trauma, is groundbreaking, exploring the science of how the body experiences trauma, why it holds on, and what it needs for healing. The book is endorsed by Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned expert in trauma and addiction, who has written the foreword. In this episode: How habits like “people-pleasing” or “fixing others” are used as survival strategies The nervous system’s role in directing how the body reacts to stress Why stress management alone is not enough to heal chronic trauma How early life trauma impacts people’s health, relationships, and fertility The five universal steps of the body’s trauma response How to develop an internal sense of safety How to build resilience Ways to avoid retraumatization and support lasting healing Links and Resources: Guest Social Media Links: The Biology of Trauma (Book) The Biology of Trauma Podcast Dr. Aimie Apigian on LinkedIn Dr. Aimie Apigian on Instagram Dr. Apigian on YouTube Relative Links for This Show: Your Longevity Blueprint Omega 3s – 60 capsules Your Longevity Blueprint 5HTP – 90 capsules Your Longevity Blueprint Adrenal Calm – 60 capsules Use code CREATINE to get 10% off Creatine Follow Your Longevity Blueprint On Instagram| Facebook| Twitter| YouTube | LinkedIn Get your copy of the Your Longevity Blueprint book and claim your bonuses here Find Dr. Stephanie Gray and Your Longevity Blueprint online Follow Dr. Stephanie Gray On Facebook| Instagram| Youtube | Twitter | LinkedIn Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic Podcast production by Team Podcast