Dr. Aimie Apigian
Dr. Aimie
The Biology Behind It: The Science Behind Why We Can’t “Get Over” Loss
The Biology Behind It: The Science Behind Why We Can’t “Get Over” Loss
The Biology Behind It: The Science Behind Why We Can’t “Get Over” Loss
Monday 31st March 2025
Discover why grief feels so heavy and learn practical steps to support your body through it in this episode with Dr. Aimie.
16 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Grief triggers survival mechanisms like dissociation, immobilisation, and energy conservation.
- These mechanisms are sophisticated protections that help us survive overwhelming emotions.
- Grief can disrupt digestion and overall health due to its impact on the gut and nervous system.
- Establishing rhythms and supporting stomach acid production can aid in healing.
- Maintaining a healthy microbiome is crucial during the grieving process.
Grief is not just an emotional experience; it is a whole body biological process.
Grief is more than just an emotional experience; it affects us on a cellular level. In this episode of 'The Biology of Trauma™ With Dr. Aimie', Dr. Aimie delves into the science behind why we can’t simply 'get over' loss. She expands on her previous conversation with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor, diving deeper into the neurobiology of grief and its profound impact on our bodies. Dr. Aimie explains the three survival mechanisms triggered by grief: dissociation, immobilisation, and energy conservation.
These mechanisms, while often perceived as weaknesses, are actually sophisticated protections our bodies use to help us survive overwhelming emotions. Dissociation allows us to create distance from unbearable feelings, immobilisation makes us feel stuck or paralysed, and energy conservation leads to overwhelming fatigue and exhaustion. The connection between grief, the gut, and the nervous system is also explored, highlighting how grief can disrupt our digestion and overall health. Dr.
Aimie offers practical steps to support and repair the body during the grieving process, such as establishing rhythms, supporting stomach acid production, and maintaining a healthy microbiome. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with grief or supporting someone who is. Understanding the biology behind grief can provide much-needed clarity and hope for healing.