The Biology of Trauma With Dr. Tricia Pingel and Dr. Aimie Apigian

In this episode of "What Am I Modeling?", host Tricia Pingel welcomes Dr. Aimie Apigian, a preventative and addiction medicine physician, to discuss the profound impact of trauma on our biology and overall health. Dr. Aimie shares her insights from her bestselling book, "The Biology of Trauma", emphasizing that trauma is not just about extreme experiences but can also stem from what might seem like normal life events. The conversation dives into how trauma manifests in our bodies, the physiological responses to stress versus trauma, and the importance of recognizing these patterns to foster healing and resilience.Dr. Tricia and Dr. Aimie explore the societal pressures that contribute to chronic stress and trauma, particularly in parenting and professional environments. They discuss the need for a cultural shift towards recognizing and addressing trauma, not just for individual healing but for the well-being of future generations. The episode concludes with practical advice on how to identify trauma in our lives and the importance of nurturing a supportive environment for ourselves and our children.A Preventive and Addiction Medicine physician with Master’s degrees in both biochemistry and public health, Dr. Aimie Apigian is the national bestselling author of The Biology of Trauma. She hosts her podcast, leads online nervous system healing courses and a practitioner certificate training program. Bridging the worlds of functional medicine, attachment and trauma, she is a leading expert on how the body holds fear and overwhelm from the past to make one sick today.Takeaways"All of us have trauma; it's just to what degree and level has it impacted us.""The body has a breaking point that decides how much stress it can hold before it falls apart.""When we are in a stress response, we have energy; when we are in a trauma response, we feel drained.""We need to learn something different and model that learning process for the younger generation.""It's possible to live fully alive in our most authentic expression of ourselves."Keywordstrauma, biology of trauma, Dr. Aimie Apigian, healing, stress response, mental health, parenting, resilience, self-care, personal growthAbout our guest: A Preventive and Addiction Medicine physician with Master’s degrees in both biochemistry and public health, Dr. Aimie Apigian is the national bestselling author of The Biology of Trauma. She hosts her podcast, leads online nervous system healing courses and a practitioner certificate training program. Bridging the worlds of functional medicine, attachment and trauma, she is a leading expert on how the body holds fear and overwhelm from the past to make one sick today.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draimie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-aimie-apigianYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAimieApigianWebsite: https://biologyoftrauma.com/Podcast: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aimie.apigian/---🎯 **About Dr. Tricia:** Former fashion model turned naturopathic physician helping high achievers transform pressure into sustainable success. Learn more at drpingel.com💫 What are YOU modeling about success and stress? Share your thoughts in the comments below.🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly conversations that turn pressure into power!