Dr. Aimie Apigian
Dr. Aimie Apigian
Why You Can't Sit Still: The Hidden Biology of Busyness
Why You Can't Sit Still: The Hidden Biology of Busyness
Why You Can't Sit Still: The Hidden Biology of Busyness
Tuesday 18th November 2025
Explore the hidden biology behind busyness and trauma with Dr. Aimie Apigian in this enlightening episode.
41 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Trauma can manifest as chronic busyness and discomfort with stillness.
- The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in communicating overwhelm throughout the body.
- Somatic work is essential for accessing and healing stored trauma.
- Creating emotional safety is vital for opening up to the body's wisdom.
- Childhood experiences can shape adult behaviour and emotional responses.
"It's not what happened to us; it's what happened inside us."
Ever wondered why sitting still can feel like a marathon? In this engaging episode, Dr. Aimie Apigian dives into the fascinating connection between trauma and our inability to sit still. Through the lens of the Biology of Trauma™, Dr. Aimie unpacks the intricate dance between the vagus nerve, nervous system shutdown, and somatic healing, explaining why stillness can feel like an emotional minefield. Meet Jess, a 45-year-old marketing director whose chronic busyness masks a deep-seated terror from her childhood.
When her daughter Jasmine points out their lack of quality time, Jess realises her relentless pace isn't just a career choice but a protective mechanism against stored trauma. Dr. Aimie reveals how trauma isn't always about what happened to us but what happened inside us, providing listeners with a science-based sequence to heal stored trauma without overwhelm.
Jess's story is a poignant reminder that even without obvious trauma, our bodies can hold onto fear and anxiety that shape our behaviours for decades. The episode is packed with insights on how the body's wisdom can guide us to live more authentically and peacefully. If you've ever felt the urge to keep moving or struggled with perfectionism, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how our biology might be at play.
It’s a call to embrace somatic work and mind-body dialogue as tools for accessing and healing our body's stored truths. Are you ready to sit still and listen to what your body is trying to tell you?