#164 - The Shocking Link Between Trauma and Chronic Disease w/ Dr. Aimie Apigian

Almost everyone alive has had some form of trauma. Whether it’s obvious or hidden, big or small, trauma leaves a lasting imprint on our minds and bodies.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician and leading voice in the biology of trauma.She decodes the dynamic relationship between our past trauma and our body - both our physical & psychic body and how trauma affects us physically.Can healing the trauma resolve our physical ailments? Are chronic illnesses caused or exacerbated by past trauma? At what point does the stress caused by trauma turn into overwhelm? Can we overcome the detrimental (and sometimes devastating) effects of trauma on our well-being? These are some of the pertinent questions we tackle in this episode.Please join us in this enlightening conversation.Key TakeawaysIntroduction (00:00)Understanding trauma and its prevalence (03:20)Identifying and addressing trauma patterns (08:37)The biology of trauma and its impact (13:45)Strategies for trauma recovery (22:27)Practical tools for trauma recovery (41:59)Additional Resources:✨ Get the Biology of Trauma Book here: https://www.biologyoftrauma.com/book✨ Connect with Dr. Aimie Apigian: https://www.instagram.com/draimie/✨ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAimieApigian —✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/ ✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/ ✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/ —Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.