Healing Trauma: The Key to Chronic Disease
Episode Overview
Trauma impacts both mind and body, leading to chronic health issues. Creating a 'biology of safety' is crucial for healing from trauma. Somatic exercises can help shift physiological states to reduce stress. Understanding personal trauma patterns can aid in recovery. Energy, safety, and time are essential for processing trauma.
Anytime we shock a system, it needs time to process and integrate that.
How do individuals turn their lives around after addiction? This episode of The Dr. Joy Kong Podcast features Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician, who joins Dr. Joy Kong to discuss the compelling connection between trauma and chronic disease. Dr. Apigian breaks down how trauma, whether obvious or hidden, leaves a lasting imprint on both our minds and bodies.
She shares her own experiences with trauma and how it has affected her health, providing a personal touch to the scientific insights shared. Listeners will be intrigued by Dr. Apigian's explanation of how trauma is stored not only in our minds but also in our bodies and biology. With a light-hearted touch, the conversation explores how these stored traumas can lead to chronic health issues like autoimmunity and depression.
The discussion doesn't stop at identifying problems; it also highlights the importance of creating a biology of safety to foster healing. The episode offers practical advice on managing stress and overwhelm, emphasising the need for energy, safety, and time to process trauma. Dr.
Apigian shares her innovative approach to trauma recovery, which includes learning somatic exercises that help individuals shift their physiological state to feel 'safe enough.'
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the intricate relationship between trauma and health. It's not just about recognising trauma but also about taking steps towards healing. Could understanding your body's response to trauma be the key to unlocking better health?