Why can the body continue to feel unsafe—even after the danger has passed?

In this episode of Trauma Meets Recovery, Dr. Mark McNear speaks with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician, trauma expert, and bestselling author of The Biology of Trauma, about the connection between unresolved trauma, the nervous system, and physical health.

Dr. Aimie Apigian explains that trauma is not only about what happened. It is also about whether an experience overwhelmed the body’s ability to respond, recover, and return to safety.

This conversation explores how stored trauma may affect:

-The nervous system and emotional regulation
-Energy, metabolism, and chronic fatigue
-Digestion, inflammation, and immune function
-Disconnection, shutdown, and feeling stuck
-The body’s ability to experience safety and repair

Dr. Aimie Apigian also explains five common patterns of stored trauma: disconnection, disruption, depletion, dysregulation, and disease.

You’ll hear why insight and talk therapy may not always be enough on their own—and why healing may involve working with the mind, the body’s somatic responses, and the underlying biology.

The episode also includes simple practices that may help the nervous system experience greater safety, including gentle movement, creating physical space, humming, and vibration.

Your body is not broken. It may be responding in ways it once learned were necessary for survival.

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy, medical advice, or crisis support. If this topic feels activating, please pause, take care of yourself, and reach out to a trusted professional or support system.

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