Unlocking Trauma: Dr. Aimie and Alex Howard's Insights on Healing
According to the body's biology, no other trauma work will actually be able to be effective until we develop this felt sense of safety, until we learn how to stabilize our nervous system, and then we can bring other modalities in.
Feeling stuck in the past? This episode of 'The Biology of Trauma' might have the answers you're looking for. Dr. Aimie Apigian teams up with Alex Howard to tackle the tricky subject of stored trauma. They kick things off by discussing why stabilizing your nervous system is the first step before diving into the biological roots of trauma.
Margaret joins the conversation, sharing her personal story of how childhood trauma shaped her life and how she used the 21-Day Journey to reclaim her sense of safety and control. By creating an internal feeling of safety, she found herself better equipped to handle external stressors. The episode also touches on practical techniques like biohacking, acupuncture, and guided nervous system work, all aimed at helping you stay in a parasympathetic state—the 'rest and digest' mode. Dr.
Aimie wraps things up with a call-to-action, encouraging listeners to consider the 21-Day Journey for their own healing and even a certification course for health coaches and mental health providers. If you're curious about how to take control of your trauma and transform your life, this episode offers a treasure trove of practical advice and inspiring stories.