Episode Details

Trauma isn't just something that lives in our minds. It has a profound impact on our biology. In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie sits down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, a double board-certified physician and expert in trauma biology, to explore the hidden impact of trauma on metabolism, immunity, and the nervous system. Dr. Apigian explains how unresolved trauma can trigger physical symptoms, including chronic illness.

You’ll discover the biological processes that make trauma a root cause of illness, why the body keeps the score, and how trauma creates a feedback loop that keeps people stuck in their symptoms. Dr. Apigian shares actionable strategies for practitioners and self-healers to help break the trauma cycle, understand the body’s response, and guide their clients toward healing.

What’s Inside This Episode?

1. How unresolved trauma rewires your metabolism, immunity, and nervous system
2. The "Body Trauma Loop": Why trauma keeps you in fight or flight
3. How childhood trauma shapes adult health, metabolism, and immunity
4. The 3-phase healing process: From safety to expansion
5. Why “little T” trauma can be just as damaging as “big T” trauma
6. How to recognize when trauma is the root cause of chronic symptoms

Resources and Links:

1. Download the full transcript here
2. Download our FREE Guide to Fasting for Health and Longevity
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4. Visit INEMethod.com for advanced practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills
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Guest Resources and Links:

1. Dr. Aimie Apigian’s Website: biologyoftrauma.com
2. Dr. Aimie Apigian’s Book - The Biology of Trauma: Get the book here
3. Dr. Aimie Apigian’s Podcast: