Beat Autoimmune & Thrive! with Palmer Kippola Could Trauma be at the Root of Your Autoimmunity? How to know and how to Heal with Dr. Aimie Apigian
Jun 24, 2025
Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician and trauma healing expert, delves into the profound connection between unresolved trauma and autoimmune conditions. She explains how trauma manifests in the body and emphasizes the importance of processing these experiences for holistic healing. Aimie shares her transformative journey from conventional medicine to trauma therapy, offering insights from her upcoming book, 'The Biology of Trauma.' Tune in for a candid exploration of symptoms as invitations to heal and the necessity of completing trauma responses.
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Dr. Aimie's Trauma Discovery
- Dr. Aimie Apigian discovered her body was holding trauma only after her autoimmune diagnosis despite a privileged childhood.
- She realized trauma includes subtle experiences many overlook, not just severe neglect or abuse.
Trauma: Danger Versus Capacity
- Trauma occurs when perceived danger exceeds our capacity to cope.
- This gap triggers a trauma response where the nervous system shuts down to protect us.
Healing Means Repair, Not Erasure
- True hope in trauma healing comes from repair, not erasing past wounds.
- Repairing mind, body, and biology can transform brokenness into a masterpiece.
