Facing Grief: A Q&A with Dr. Aimie on Trauma and Healing
Episode Overview
Acknowledge and sit with emotions rather than pushing them aside. Understand how generational trauma can affect your biology. Create a felt sense of safety in your body as a foundational step. Music can be used to match or shift your internal state. Identify and address biochemical imbalances affecting detoxification.
"When that wave of grief hits me, I pause whatever I'm doing."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This episode of The Biology of Trauma™ with Dr. Aimie offers a deep dive into the freeze response and how it affects our ability to process grief and trauma. Dr. Aimie Apigian opens the floor to her students in a live Q&A, addressing real-life questions that cut to the heart of trauma work.
A caregiver wonders how to remain present for her family amidst overwhelming grief, while a practitioner seeks answers for her autoimmune clients struggling to take action. Dr. Aimie shares her personal practices for confronting grief, emphasising the importance of acknowledging and sitting with emotions rather than pushing them aside. Her approach challenges the 'think positive' mindset, encouraging listeners to engage with their emotions to truly understand what they value in life. Dr.
Aimie also tackles the complex issue of generational trauma, explaining how trauma responses can be passed down through DNA and affect our biology on a cellular level. She highlights the importance of creating a felt sense of safety in the body as a foundational step in healing from trauma.
This episode is packed with practical advice and insights into how trauma impacts both mental and physical health, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of trauma and recovery. So, if you're curious about how to better support yourself or others through the waves of grief and trauma, this episode is a treasure trove of information. What steps will you take today to face your own emotional waves head-on?