Dr. Aimie Apigian
Dr. Aimie Apigian
Why Your Body Is Wired for Danger: Understanding Trauma's Impact on Your Nervous System
Why Your Body Is Wired for Danger: Understanding Trauma's Impact on Your Nervous System
Why Your Body Is Wired for Danger: Understanding Trauma's Impact on Your Nervous System
Tuesday 24th June 2025
Dr. Aimie explains how trauma wires the nervous system for danger and shares tools to help shift towards safety.
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Episode Overview
- Early life experiences can wire the nervous system for survival.
- Overwhelm, powerlessness, and disbelief are key elements stored in the body.
- Recognising survival vs safety patterns helps in rewiring the nervous system.
- Generational trauma can influence our body's response to stress.
- Practical exercises can create a felt sense of safety.
Feeling safe isn't about changing your thoughts; it's about creating the felt experience.
Ever wondered why your body feels like it's constantly bracing for impact? Dr. Aimie Apigian dives into the heart of trauma's impact on the nervous system in this episode of The Biology of Trauma™. She explores how early life experiences can hardwire our bodies for survival, leaving us in a perpetual state of alertness and anxiety. It's a bit like being stuck in a loop where your body's alarm system never quite switches off. Dr.
Aimie explains the three elements that contribute to this wiring: overwhelm, powerlessness, and disbelief. Imagine your body holding onto these feelings like a backpack full of bricks, making it difficult to return to a state of safety. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Dr. Aimie discusses how these patterns can stem from childhood experiences or even generational trauma. She offers practical advice on recognising survival patterns versus safety patterns, encouraging listeners to start rewiring their nervous systems for genuine safety.
Her approach is compassionate and relatable, providing a roadmap for those seeking to understand and shift their default responses from survival to thriving. This episode is not just for those dealing with trauma directly but also for practitioners helping others navigate these waters. You'll learn about the critical line of overwhelm and how crossing it can keep us stuck in danger mode. With practical exercises, Dr.
Aimie offers tools to create a felt sense of safety, allowing listeners to take steps towards healing. If you're ready to explore why your body might be wired for danger and how to begin the journey back to safety, this episode is a must-listen. So, grab a cuppa and settle in for an enlightening conversation that could change the way you view your body's response to stress.