Dr. Aimie Apigian
Dr. Aimie Apigian
01: What Professionals Need to Know About the Chronic Freeze Response with Dr. Peter Levine
01: What Professionals Need to Know About the Chronic Freeze Response with Dr. Peter Levine
01: What Professionals Need to Know About the Chronic Freeze Response with Dr. Peter Levine
Friday 9th December 2022
Join Dr. Aimie Apigian and Dr. Peter Levine as they discuss the chronic freeze response and its role in trauma healing on 'The Biology of Trauma'.
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Free: Dr. Peter Levine on Understanding the Freeze Response
All of our experiences get recorded by the body and can generate a biology of trauma when there has been something like, well, what Melanie describes as the perfect storm for her.
Imagine being stuck in a state of emotional paralysis, unable to move forward. In this episode of 'The Biology of Trauma', Dr. Aimie Apigian sits down with Dr. Peter Levine, the founder of Somatic Experience, to shed light on the chronic freeze response. They explore why our bodies have evolved this mechanism and how it can trap us in cycles of addiction and emotional numbness.
Using the real-life story of Melanie, a breast cancer survivor overwhelmed by motherhood, they illustrate how the freeze response can mimic the effects of opiates, offering a temporary escape from overwhelming stress. Dr. Levine and Dr. Apigian dive into the science behind this response, explaining its evolutionary roots and why it can be so difficult to break free from. They discuss the importance of somatic tools—techniques that involve tuning into the body's sensations—as a way to reset these ingrained patterns.
You'll learn about the often-misunderstood role of memory in trauma and how body memory can keep us stuck in these unhelpful cycles. This episode is packed with practical advice for professionals working with trauma patients. Dr. Levine emphasizes the need for self-compassion and understanding in the healing process, highlighting that recognizing and addressing these patterns can lead to significant improvements in mental and emotional health.
Whether you're a therapist looking for new tools or someone seeking to understand your own responses better, this conversation offers valuable insights into breaking free from the chronic freeze response.