The Biology of Trauma® With Dr. Aimie

How Does Trauma Manifest in the Body with Gabor Mate

Sep 8, 2023

Dr. Gabor Mate, a leader in seeing the body express stress and trauma, discusses how unresolved trauma manifests physically in our bodies. Topics include the role of dysregulation and genetics in diseases, stress on a cellular level, the interplay of copper excess and relational trauma in postpartum depression, repairing the disconnect caused by trauma, illness as an attempt to wake you up to your needs, the role of community in healing, and somatics addressing unresolved trauma.

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Unresolved trauma has a lasting impact on the body, playing a role in various chronic conditions.

Dysregulation of the nervous system is crucial in the manifestation of trauma in the body, and addressing it is essential for healing.

Copper excess, related to zinc deficiency and relational trauma, can contribute to health symptoms associated with trauma.

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Unresolved trauma manifests in our bodies

Unresolved trauma leaves a lasting impact on our bodies, playing a role in various chronic conditions. Conditions like autoimmune diseases, addiction, mental health disorders, and even cancer often have a traumatic template behind them. This mind-body connection is well-established in scientific literature, but unfortunately often ignored in medical training. Understanding this connection and addressing unresolved trauma is essential for effective healing.

Introduction

5min

Understanding Trauma and its Impact on Chronic Conditions

11min

The Role of Mitochondria in Understanding Trauma and Chronic Fatigue

5min

Measurement of Copper Levels and Understanding Postpartum Depression in a Holistic Context

4min

The Impact of Interpersonal Relationships on Mental Health

23min

The Importance of Listening to the Body

8min

Reflections, Insights, and Practical Tools for Addressing Trauma

3min

When there are physical symptoms involved, that is what you will learn about how unresolved trauma manifests physically in the body, and we must be careful to start in the right way. In this episode, I have with me Dr. Gabor Mate, who is a leader in seeing the body expressing stress and trauma, a family medical physician who also worked in palliative care and addiction medicine, and the author of When the Body Says No and Hungry Ghosts. We will be answering the big question - How does unresolved trauma manifest physically in our bodies and how can understanding this connection lead to profound healing? So, where do we start?

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The Biology of Trauma® With Dr. Aimie

How Does Trauma Manifest in the Body with Gabor Mate

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Unresolved trauma manifests in our bodies

The role of the nervous system in trauma

The interplay of copper excess and trauma

The importance of connection and community

Authenticity and expansion in trauma healing

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts