Dr. Aimie Apigian
Dr. Aimie
The Biology Behind It: How Movement Can Heal Stored Trauma, Grief & Emotions
The Biology Behind It: How Movement Can Heal Stored Trauma, Grief & Emotions
The Biology Behind It: How Movement Can Heal Stored Trauma, Grief & Emotions
Friday 18th April 2025
Dr. Aimie explains how movement can help process trauma and grief, addressing why traditional self-care methods might fall short.
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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
- Traditional self-care methods might not address deep-seated trauma.
- Movement is essential for processing overwhelming grief and trauma.
- The vagus nerve communicates survival strategies affecting physical health.
- Creating inner safety through somatic work and parts work is crucial.
- Practical techniques can help move through grief and make space for healing.
Create the safety to allow ourselves to access the grief so that we can move through it and not get trapped and stuck in our bodies
Can your body be stuck in trauma or grief? Dr. Aimie, a medical physician and expert in attachment, trauma, and addiction, tackles this pressing question in a mini episode of The Biology of Trauma™. Addressing a listener's query about persistent physical symptoms a year after losing a loved one, Dr. Aimie explains why traditional self-care methods might not be enough.
Instead, she emphasises the importance of creating safety to allow trauma and grief to move through the body, rather than staying stuck. Building on her conversation with Paul Denniston from episode 117, she delves into the biology behind why movement is crucial for processing overwhelming grief and trauma. Dr. Aimie highlights how the vagus nerve plays a role in communicating survival strategies, leading to common digestive issues among those holding onto grief.
She also shares practical techniques for creating inner safety, such as somatic work and parts work, which are essential for moving through grief and making space for healing and joy. If you're struggling with unresolved grief or trauma, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable steps to help you on your journey to recovery.