Dr. Aimie Apigian
Dr. Aimie
The Biology Behind It: The Body Keeps Score
The Biology Behind It: The Body Keeps Score
The Biology Behind It: The Body Keeps Score
Friday 11th April 2025
Dr. Aimie Apigian explains how the inability to move during trauma affects us on a cellular level in 'The Biology Behind It: The Body Keeps Score'.
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Dr. Aimie Apigian
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Episode Overview
- Trauma can occur when movement is prevented during a traumatic event.
- 'Hitting the wall' is a crucial moment in the trauma response.
- Neuroception determines whether we take action or shut down.
- Inflammation and nutritional deficiencies can influence trauma responses.
- Understanding these mechanisms can help in managing trauma.
It's the preventing of movement that makes a trauma a trauma.
Ever wondered why you feel paralysed during traumatic events? Dr. Aimie Apigian sheds light on this in her mini-episode, 'The Biology Behind It: The Body Keeps Score'. She explains how trauma affects us on a cellular level and why the inability to move during a traumatic event can transform stress into trauma. Dr. Aimie introduces the concept of 'hitting the wall' - a pivotal moment where we feel powerless and our body's response shifts from stress to trauma.
This episode explores the role of neuroception, our nervous system's perception, in determining whether we take action or shut down. It's fascinating to learn how our body's internal state, including inflammation and nutritional deficiencies, can influence this process. Dr. Aimie also touches on polyvagal theory and how our nervous system assesses danger and capacity. If you're keen to understand the deeper biological mechanisms behind trauma and how they affect your ability to respond, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in to gain valuable insights that could change how you perceive and handle trauma.