88: Inspire Health Podcast with Dr Jason Loken - Episode 8888: Inspire Health Podcast with Dr Jason Loken - Episode 88
UK Health Radio Podcast
Dr Amy Apigian joins Dr Jason Loken to discuss the biology of trauma and its role in addiction, offering insights into healing through a holistic approach.
49:33•27 Apr 2025
Unravelling Addiction: A Journey Through Trauma and Healing
Episode Overview
- Addiction often involves deeply ingrained patterns affecting both mental and physical health.
- Dopamine plays a crucial role in addiction, influenced by genetic and epigenetic factors.
- Modern addictions like social media exploit brain chemistry, creating hard-to-break patterns.
- True change occurs when the discomfort of staying the same outweighs the fear of change.
- Understanding trauma's biological impact can aid in developing effective healing strategies.
“"Addiction is just a pattern of a relationship with something, showing up in many areas of life."”
The Inspire Health Podcast with Dr Jason Loken brings a fascinating conversation with Dr Amy Apigian, an expert in trauma and addiction recovery. This episode takes you on a journey through the intricacies of addiction, exploring how deeply ingrained patterns affect our mental and physical health. Dr Amy shares her unique approach, blending biochemistry, physiology, and psychology to address trauma and addiction.
Her work sheds light on the biology of trauma, offering a fresh perspective on how our nervous system and cellular health are intertwined with addiction. Dr Amy discusses her personal experiences that led her to develop her methodology, which is helping many find a path to healing. She explains the role of dopamine in addiction and how genetic and epigenetic factors play a significant part in one's susceptibility to addictive behaviours.
The conversation delves into how modern-day addictions, such as social media, exploit our brain chemistry, creating patterns that are hard to break. For those feeling trapped by addiction, Dr Amy offers hope by discussing the importance of readiness for change. She emphasises that true transformation occurs when the discomfort of staying the same outweighs the fear of change. Her insights are invaluable for anyone seeking to understand or support someone struggling with addiction.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of mental health, trauma, and addiction recovery. It's a chance to gain a deeper understanding of the biological underpinnings of addiction and discover practical steps towards healing. Could this be the fresh perspective you need to embark on your journey to wellness?
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