Dr. Aimie Apigian
Dr. Aimie Apigian
Grief and Gut Health: Is It Just Emotional or Something More?
Grief and Gut Health: Is It Just Emotional or Something More?
Grief and Gut Health: Is It Just Emotional or Something More?
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Explore how grief affects gut health and nervous function with Dr. Aimie Apigian's insights on The Biology of Trauma™ podcast.
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Episode Overview
- Grief can disrupt gut health and nervous function.
- Unprocessed emotions may lead to digestive issues.
- Understanding the gut-brain axis helps manage symptoms.
- Differentiating between grieving and being stuck in grief is crucial.
- Tools for processing grief can aid in healing.
"Your gut cannot hold grief and regret and stay a healthy gut" - Dr. Aimie
Ever wondered how your gut health might be tangled up with emotions like grief? Dr. Aimie Apigian is here to unravel this mystery on her podcast, The Biology of Trauma™. In this episode, she takes a closer look at the connection between grief and gut health, revealing how unprocessed emotions can mess with your digestive system and nervous function. Dr.
Aimie explains how grief isn't just a feeling that hits you emotionally; it can physically impact your body, particularly through the gut-brain axis. Dr. Aimie shares stories of individuals who have struggled with gut issues following significant emotional losses, like Marie, who faced chronic bloating after her mother's passing. Through these narratives, she illustrates how grief can be stored in the body, affecting systems like the vagus nerve and diaphragm function.
You might find yourself nodding along as she talks about how these biological changes can lead to symptoms often mistaken for IBS. But it's not all doom and gloom. Dr. Aimie offers insights into differentiating between being stuck in grief and actively grieving, providing listeners with tools to process these emotions healthily. Whether you're a practitioner or someone on a healing journey, this episode promises valuable perspectives on managing gut health and emotional well-being.
So, if you're curious about how your emotions might be affecting your physical health, Dr. Aimie's wisdom could be just what you need. Tune in to understand how healing your gut could also mean healing your heart.