Dr. Aimie Apigian
Dr. Aimie Apigian
Addiction & 6-Step Felt Sense Polyvagal Plan to Revolutionize Traditional Treatment with Janet Winhall
Addiction & 6-Step Felt Sense Polyvagal Plan to Revolutionize Traditional Treatment with Janet Winhall
Addiction & 6-Step Felt Sense Polyvagal Plan to Revolutionize Traditional Treatment with Janet Winhall
Tuesday 31st December 2024
Explore how trauma and addiction are linked through the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model with Dr. Aimie Apigian and Dr. Janet Winhall.
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Dr. Aimie Apigian
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Mindful Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Behaviours serve as state propellers, providing energy or numbing.
- Current models for treating trauma and addiction are failing.
- Importance of body-mind connection in addiction recovery.
- Practical strategies to connect with the body without numbing.
- Chronic conditions can be treated with the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model.
Isn't that interesting that my body feels this is the only solution right now for survival?
Ever wondered why you reach for that extra cup of coffee or binge-watch TV shows? In this episode of 'The Biology of Trauma™ with Dr. Aimie', Dr. Aimie Apigian dives deep into the connection between trauma, addiction, and our nervous system. Joined by Dr. Janet Winhall, author and psychotherapist, they explore the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model—a revolutionary approach to understanding and treating addiction.
This model integrates the body's natural processes of neuroception (how we perceive safety) and interoception (awareness of internal body sensations). Dr. Winhall explains how our behaviours, whether conscious or unconscious, serve as state propellers, giving us exactly what we need in the moment, be it energy or numbing and disconnecting. They discuss the failure of current pathologizing models in treating trauma and addiction and emphasize the importance of the body-mind connection in recovery.
You'll learn about practical strategies to connect with your body and feel without numbing or dissociating. Whether you're trying to understand your own behaviours better or work in addiction medicine, this episode offers valuable insights into how our bodies adapt to survive and function despite holding inner pain. By the end, you'll have a fresh perspective on addiction and recovery, making it a must-listen for anyone on their healing journey.