Dr. Aimie Apigian
Dr. Aimie Apigian
How Attachment Trauma Drives Anxiety, Autoimmunity & Chronic Illness
How Attachment Trauma Drives Anxiety, Autoimmunity & Chronic Illness
How Attachment Trauma Drives Anxiety, Autoimmunity & Chronic Illness
Tuesday 1st July 2025
Explore how childhood attachment trauma affects anxiety, autoimmunity, and chronic illness with Dr. Aimie's insights on healing and self-regulation.
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Dr. Aimie Apigian
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Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Mindful Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Childhood attachment trauma impacts adult health.
- Six core attachment pains shape our nervous system.
- Chronic pain and digestive issues linked to childhood trauma.
- Somatic practices aid in healing attachment wounds.
- Understanding polyvagal theory for emotional stability.
The body remembers what the mind has forgotten.
In this insightful episode of the Biology of Trauma podcast, Dr. Aimie delves into the profound impact of childhood attachment trauma on adult physical and emotional health. Many individuals struggle with anxiety, chronic pain, and autoimmune conditions without understanding the root causes. Dr. Aimie explains that these often stem from unresolved attachment pains formed in early childhood—deep wounds that manifest before we even have the words to describe them.
The episode begins by exploring the concept of co-regulation, a crucial aspect of infant development that contributes to a sense of safety and security. When infants do not receive the necessary emotional support, they adapt by living in a constant state of protection rather than connection, affecting their biology and leading to various chronic health issues in adulthood. Dr.
Aimie addresses a poignant message from Colin, a listener who has struggled with connection despite years of therapy, attributing his detachment to chronic pain. This serves as a springboard to discuss the six core attachment pains—hold me, hear me, support me, see me, understand me, and love me—that form during childhood and continue to influence adult life.
The episode provides an in-depth look at how these attachment pains lock the nervous system in survival mode, contributing to conditions like fibromyalgia, IBS, chronic fatigue, and autoimmunity. Dr. Aimie emphasizes the importance of somatic practices in healing these wounds, as traditional talk therapy often falls short of addressing pre-verbal trauma. Listeners are encouraged to explore Dr.
Aimie's resources, including her book "Biology of Trauma" and the "21-Day Journey" to cultivate a felt sense of safety and significantly reduce daily physical pain. The episode concludes with a call to action, inviting listeners to subscribe, leave reviews, and explore related episodes and YouTube content to deepen their understanding of the intricate link between attachment trauma and health.