Mayim Bialik's Breakdown Part Two: The Science Behind Trauma: How it Impacts Our Biology, the Surprising Connection to Inflammation, Autoimmune Diseases and Depression & How You Can Start to Heal
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Jul 16, 2025 
Dr. Aimie Apigian, a trauma expert and author of The Biology of Trauma, shares her insight on how unresolved trauma can impact physical health, tying it to issues like autoimmune diseases and chronic fatigue. She explores the biological effects of trauma, emphasizing the difference between stress and trauma. Aimie highlights the significance of somatic healing practices and the connection between trauma and emotional well-being, offering practical tools for healing. This engaging conversation reveals how recognizing trauma can foster clarity and purpose in life.
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Nervous System Controls Wellbeing
- The nervous system controls inner states driving all bodily functions.
- Shifting the nervous system state can help more than medications or supplements.
IBS Tied to Nervous System States
- IBS results from nervous system fluctuations between stress and shutdown survival states.
- Early childhood experiences set baseline nervous system responses causing these disorders.
Familiarity Defines Nervous System Safety
- Familiarity determines safety perception in the nervous system.
- People may feel safer in chaos because it is what they know, despite anxiety and stress.
