The Dr. Drew Podcast Dr. Aimie Apigian
Nov 15, 2023
Dr. Aimie Apigian, physician and trauma therapist, joins Dr. Drew to discuss biochemical imbalances in trauma, working with addicts, somatic therapy, and the polyvagal theory. They also delve into the challenges of being a foster parent, the importance of safety and regulation in detox, the concept of something bigger than us, staying with uncomfortable feelings, attuning to nervous system states, and the development of the vagus nerve in trauma healing.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Trauma, Healing, and Becoming a Foster Parent
02:44 • 10min
Exploring Addiction Medicine and Running a Medical Detox Unit
12:36 • 4min
Creating Safety and Regulation in Detox
17:05 • 15min
Exploring Something Bigger, Therapy, News, and Business Progress
32:30 • 5min
Exploring Time Compression and Staying with Uncomfortable Feelings
37:45 • 9min
Attuning to Nervous System States and Podcast Recommendation
47:15 • 4min
The Development of the Vagus Nerve and Sense of Safety
51:20 • 5min
Accelerating the Trauma Healing Journey
56:40 • 2min