247. Dr. Aimie Apigian - The Biological Differences Between Stress and Trauma

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 + LinksHoolest: Website (Discount Code: THEACCRESCENT10)Froya Hair Care: Website (Link gives 10% off)Herbal Face Food: Website (Discount Code: LAL30)Episode LinksBook: The Biology Of TraumaFree Five Day Nervous System ResetGuest InfoDr. Aimie Apigian - WebsiteDr. Aimie Apigian - InstagramRelated EpisodesPodcast Ep. 193: Britt Piper - Body-First HealingPodcast Ep. 138: Leigh Ann Lindsey - 2 Signs You Should Be Doing Subconscious Work, Soothing vs. Solving WorkWork w/Leigh AnnLearn: What is EVOX Therapy?Book: Schedule a Session or FREE Discovery CallMembership: What is The Healing Alchemy MembershipConnect w/Me & Learn MoreWebsiteInstagramTiktokYoutube