The Biology of Trauma® With Dr. Aimie

Gabor Maté discusses the biology link between trauma and chronic illness. Topics include trauma-driven chronic illnesses, copper's role in trauma and depression, body's susceptibility to toxins, and benefits of regulation for chronic illness.

Debi Silber, an expert on betrayal trauma and healing, discusses the 5 stages of betrayal and how to heal from the hurt. Topics include symptoms of betrayal trauma, trauma responses triggered by betrayal, coping mechanisms, and steps to become the best version of yourself.

Why are your trauma parts possibly making you sick? Dr. Richard Schwartz began his career as a systemic family counselor and academic. This work led him to discovering that family therapy alone did not achieve full symptom relief and is what led him to developing Internal Family Systems (IFS). In this episode, we will discuss if your trauma parts are making you sick and what you can do about it! You’ll hear more about: What parts work is and its importance in trauma healing The role of protector parts and how they can affect physical health  How the battle between parts can lead to physical symptoms and health issues The power of connecting with self to improve your health And more!   For more information about this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/  

How can we apply energy psychology to the seven key stages of the addiction recovery process?   My guest this episode is Dr. David Feinstein, a clinical psychologist who serves as national director for the Energy Medicine Institute. Dr. Feinstein sent me his manual on energy healing for the addiction recovery process and I knew I wanted to interview him. In this episode, we will discuss the difference between energy psychology and energy medicine, how energy psychology supports addiction recovery and how it can help with the big emotions that can come up during that process, and the seven stages of addiction recovery. For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/  

Which meridian is the first one to balance in people with autoimmunity during their trauma recovery?   In this episode, I am joined by Donna Eden, a practitioner of Energy Medicine who applies energy work, medicine, and psychology to help those on the autoimmune path. Together we will discuss emotions that need to shift if people have autoimmunity, the first steps in balancing meridians and what that means, and tips for healers who work with those who have autoimmune issues and are trying to heal their trauma.   For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/  

How do I need to be to safely guide myself or another through the trauma healing journey?   In this episode, I am joined by Licia Sky, an artist, singer-songwriter, and bodyworker who works with traumatized individuals and trains mental health professionals to use Embodied Self Experience in movement, theater exercises, writing, and voice as tools for attunement, healing, and connection. Together we will discuss embodiment, what it is and which emotions we need to do it, along with becoming a strong leader for others going through a trauma journey. Finally, we will discuss attunement and trust within the healing journey. For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/  

What is causing us false anxiety (anxiety that isn’t caused by anything that is wrong)?   In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Ellen Vora, board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and author of The Anatomy of Anxiety. Together we will discuss something that could save your life - stress and anxiety, and especially false anxiety. We are talking about stress and trauma, mood medications and managing withdrawals of anxiety, how trauma is “brain indigestion,” and where to start addressing your anxiety. For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/  

How do we love our adopted children to help them overcome trauma and create change?   In this episode, we will be talking about parenting children with trauma surrounding their early life experiences, specifically focusing on adoption. We will be debunking some common myths surrounding adoption, look at how adoption trauma can be expressed in behaviors, and the importance of relationship repair. Our guest this week is childhood expert, therapist, and author of Scared Sick: The role of childhood trauma in adult diseases, Robin Karr-Morse.   For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/

What is the best protection we can give our children as we raise them in a traumatizing world?   In this episode, we will be talking about parenting and the crisis of confidence so many parents face when it comes to knowing what our children need. As parents who do not want to pass along their own traumas to their children, we want to set them up to be happy and know inside themselves that the opinions and powers of others aren’t what dictates their worth. Dr. Gordon Neufeld is a developmental psychologist known for his work in with attachment and is joining us today. We will discuss the roots of attachment, several elements of parenting that are key to know, and how to raise those children in a traumatizing world.    For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://biologyoftrauma.com/biology-of-trauma-podcast/

This podcast explores ACEs - Adverse Childhood Experiences - and their impact on coping mechanisms and hiding pain. Dr. Vincent Felitti shares personal stories and discusses the connection between childhood trauma and health issues. The unfair judgement of obesity and addiction is addressed, along with the importance of asking difficult questions in healthcare.