Reviving Your Spirit: Dr. Aimie Apigian on Overcoming Trauma
Surviving is not living, and too many people are living life feeling numb, detached, and in full-blown survival mode.
Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions, stuck in survival mode? Dr. Aimie Apigian knows that feeling all too well. In this episode of 'The Biology of Trauma', she opens up about her personal journey and the experiences that led her to dedicate her life to trauma work. Inspired by her grandfather and father’s stories, Dr.
Aimie shares three key principles that can help anyone struggling with trauma: living in a trail instead of a fortress, embracing flexibility over rigidity, and taking the next best step, no matter how small. She emphasizes that surviving is not the same as truly living, and too many people are numb and detached from their own lives. Through her 21-day Journey program, Dr.
Aimie teaches practical skills to help your body move from mere survival to a state where your spirit can thrive again. This episode isn't just for those dealing with trauma; it's for anyone who wants to understand how our bodies adapt to stress and how we can reclaim our lives. Dr. Aimie's insights into implicit memory and the body's adaptations to overwhelming experiences are both eye-opening and empowering.
Tune in to learn how you can start fighting for your life and regain control, one step at a time.