The Biology of Trauma and the Path to Healing with Dr. Aimie Apigian

Trauma affects so many of us – often in ways we don't even realize. From fear, pain, and overwhelm to patterns passed down through generations, it shapes our health, emotions, and relationships. Dr. Aimie Apigian, physician, researcher, and leading voice on the biology of trauma, offers a fresh, science-backed approach to understanding how trauma lives in the body. As the author of the groundbreaking book The Biology of Trauma , she explains trauma at a cellular level and shares practical tools to regain safety, calm, and balance. She also explores why healing doesn't always start with revisiting the past, how to regulate your nervous system, and ways small, intentional practices can support genuine recovery. In this episode, you'll learn: How trauma can show up in your body and influence daily life The five universal stages of a trauma response and why they matter How to recognize if your body is stuck in survival mode Ways to distinguish stress from trauma Simple strategies to create safety and calm in your body Discover a new perspective on the biology of trauma and the reassurance that whole-body healing is possible. Resources Mentioned: The Biology of Trauma: How the Body Holds Fear, Pain, and Overwhelm, and How to Heal It Well Beyond 40: Trauma Response with Aimie Apigian Learn More about Dr. Aimie Apigian: Website: biologyoftrauma.com LinkedIn: @dr-aimie-apigian Instagram: @draimie Facebook: @draimie YouTube: @DrAimieApigian Learn More about Elise Museles: Food Story: Rewrite the Way You Eat, Think, and Live Website: elisemuseles.com Instagram: @elisemuseles Facebook: @elisemuseles

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The Biology of Trauma and the Path to Healing with Dr. Aimie Apigian is an episode from Once Upon A Food Story by Elise Museles.

This episode is 53:15 long.

This episode was published on Sep 24, 2025.

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