The Bone Coach Osteoporosis & Bone Health Podcast #55: Healing Your Trauma, Oxytocin, and Bone Health w/ Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD + BoneCoach™ Osteoporosis & Osteopenia
Jan 5, 2023
In this insightful discussion, Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician specializing in preventative and addiction medicine, reveals how trauma affects our physical health. She distinguishes between stress and trauma, emphasizing the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on long-term wellness. Dr. Apigian explores the bond between oxytocin and bone health, advocating for secure emotional attachments for physical healing. She also introduces somatic exercises and group support as effective methods to transform trauma into healing.
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A Mother's Trauma Healing Journey
- Dr. Aimie Apigian adopted a traumatized four-year-old boy whose behavior worsened despite receiving love and therapy.
- She realized that love and time alone could not heal trauma and began researching how to help him heal effectively.
Stress vs. Trauma Energy States
- Stress is a high energy state where action is possible, while trauma is when overwhelm causes an energy collapse.
- Trauma flips the nervous system to a shutdown state, leading to helplessness and withdrawal rather than active coping.
Fluctuating Between Stress and Trauma
- People fluctuate between stress and trauma states daily, often using stimulants or behaviors to mask trauma's low energy state.
- Trauma disrupts digestion and causes inflammation by activating the dorsal vagal response, shutting down bodily systems to conserve energy.