Best Dr Aimie Apigian Podcasts (2024)

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Is Trauma Genetic or Epigenetic? Insights with Dr. Bruce Lipton 30:44

5d ago30:44

30:44

What is the role of genes and epigenetics in trauma at the cellular level? Joining us today is none other than Dr. Bruce Lipton, an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. Dr. Lipton will share his pioneering insights into how our perceptions and environment can reshape our biological responses, especially regarding trauma…

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Stress & Freeze Response: How to Achieve & Sustain High Performance with Olympian Louise Tjernqvist 38:17

6d ago38:17

38:17

How can we effectively harness our stress response and work with our freeze response to achieve sustained, high and healthy performance? Our focus today is on Olympian level of performance. In a world that gives us the message that we need to manage our stress, actually, that may not be what we want to do. We are going to look at our stress physiol…

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Cellular Resilience And Post-Traumatic Growth with Ari Whitten 41:39

19d ago41:39

41:39

How can we build resilience to stress and trauma at a physiological level in addition to psychological level? I am joined by Ari Witten, a natural health expert and founder of The Energy Blueprint. Ari is the best-selling author of "The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy" and "Eat for Energy: How to Beat Fatigue and Supercharge Your Mitochondria f…

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Breaking Free: How to Get Out of the Stress-Trauma Cycle by Using the Science of Anxiety with Emma McAdams 33:25

22d ago33:25

33:25

Is it possible to use our anxiety as a way to help us? In this episode, I am joined by Emma McAdams, a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked in settings such as juvenile corrections, adventure therapy programs, high schools, and wilderness therapy programs. Together, we will discuss the difference between stress and anxiety, why anx…

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Using Biological Rhythms to Recover From Trauma with Dr. Leslie Korn 24:45

19d ago24:45

24:45

How can we use the body’s natural biological rhythms to recover from trauma? In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Leslie Korn, a clinical fellow in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard University. She has been in private practice for 40 years, integrating psychotherapy and integrative medicine. Together we will discuss awareness and effective uti…

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Trauma, Toxins and Autoimmunity: Simple Solutions To Prevent Or Reverse with Dr. Tom O'Bryan 34:42

26d ago34:42

34:42

If you have had trauma, early life trauma, what should you know about decreasing your risk for autoimmunity? I have a distinguished guest for this episode, a leading expert in functional medicine, Dr. Tom O'Bryan, who holds teaching positions with the Institute of Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. Often referred to…

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Why We Choose and Stay in Unhealthy Relationships After Complex Trauma with Dr. Frank Anderson 44:41

1M ago44:41

44:41

How do our early experiences shape our ability to love, be loved and feel loved? In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Frank Anderson, a Harvard trained psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and author of To Be Loved, a memoir of his upbringing and life, Transcending Trauma, and coauthor of the Internal Family Systems training manual. Together we will discu…

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How Chronic Health Challenges and Your Work Impact Each Other with Sally Riggs 38:25

2M ago38:25

38:25

Is your health impacting the way you show up for work? In this episode, I am joined by Sally Riggs, an entrepreneur, psychologist, and COVID long-haul coach. Together, we’ll discuss the interconnectedness of work and health and the strategies and principles you can use to keep going when your body is struggling with long-term health issues. You’ll …

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How to Transform Yourself During Grief by Empowering Others with Melissa Dlugolecki 47:14

2M ago47:14

47:14

How do we navigate the hidden challenges that can arise when experiencing grief? Today, I am joined by Melissa Dlugolecki, a mother who lost her daughter at around 4 months of age. In the episode, Melissa shares the journey of losing her daughter, the surprising challenges that popped up during her grief journey, and how she’s been able to get emot…

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The Effects of Relational Adaptations From Insecure Attachment Styles with Dr. Diane Poole-Heller 37:47

2M ago37:47

37:47

Are your attachment pains and patterns impacting not only your relationships, but also your nervous system and overall health? In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Diane Poole-Heller, an internationally recognized speaker, author, and expert in the field of attachment theory and trauma resolution. Together, we will discuss attachment and how it infl…

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Polyvagal Theory: Become an Active Operator of Your Nervous System During Grief with Deb Dana 58:24

3M ago58:24

58:24

Grief is something that everyone feels, but how they process it depends on their past history. So how do we know which way we experience grief? There are challenges each of us must face and overcome based on our past experiences. These experiences will help decide what our grief looks like and if we will get stuck in grief. Today, Deb Dana, a polyv…

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Fear, Attachment & Relational Trauma: Solutions For The Hyper-Sensitive Gut with Dr. Aimie Apigian 30:40

3M ago30:40

30:40

Are the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) connected to trauma? In this episode, I dive into what I’ve been learning about a hypersensitive and hyperreactive gut looking through the lens of IBS. I answer where IBS comes from, its origins, and the REAL solutions to fixing it. Forget what you think you know about Irritable Bowel Syndrome, bec…

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Why Stored Traumas Become Syndromes & Somatic Solutions with Peter Levine 36:46

3M ago36:46

36:46

How is trauma work different when there is a syndrome involved? Today, I’m delighted to bring you another episode featuring Dr. Peter Levine. Dr. Levine is the Developer of Somatic Experiencing® and the Founder of both the Ergos Institute of Somatic Education and Somatic Experiencing International. Together, we will discuss how stored trauma can le…

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Early Attachment Shocks: How Unexpected Stressors Can Cause Developmental Trauma & What To Do 43:03

4M ago43:03

43:03

What is the impact of an early heart shock on our mind and body? Most of the time we don’t even know we’ve experienced a heart shock. But even if we don’t know we’ve experienced one, it has already made an impact on our lives. In this episode, I discuss what a heart shock is, the impact it can make on our body and mind and why it’s so important tha…

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Gaps In Trauma-Informed Care: Boundaries, Attachment and Generational Impact with Thomas Hübl 43:00

4M ago43:00

43:00

Why is it essential for you to do your own trauma work while also understanding the impact of collective trauma? In this episode, I am joined by Thomas Hübl, a renowned teacher, author, and international facilitator whose lifelong work integrates the core insights of the great wisdom traditions and mysticism with the discoveries of science. Togethe…

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Understanding the Trauma Connection Between Attachment, Autoimmunity, and Fatigue with Dr. Aimie Apigian 48:52

4M ago48:52

48:52

What is the connection between attachment, autoimmunity and fatigue? The answer… your nervous system! Many practitioners have noticed there has been an uptick in those who are experiencing autoimmunity. What's causing this uptick? In this episode, I’m discussing how the nervous system, and more specifically the freeze response, is connected to atta…

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A Blueprint for Healing: Lessons from a Pioneer in Mind-Body Medicine Dr. James Gordon 29:51

4M ago29:51

29:51

Is it possible to heal trauma on your own or does it take a village? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. James Gordon, a Harvard educated psychiatrist and Founder and CEO of the nonprofit, The Center for Mind-Body Medicine. We will discuss the devastating impact untreated trauma can cause, the importance of relationships in your healing journey, and…

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How Attachment Shapes Our Biology and Behavior with Dr. Aimie Apigian 25:27

5M ago25:27

25:27

How do we begin to have secure attachments as adults? We develop our attachment style in childhood and there are 3 different types of attachment. But how do we know what our attachment style is and how it impacts our life? One of them, secure attachment, iI’ve only seen a few times in my life. The other two styles are what most of us tend to be and…

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Struggling with Sleep? How to Regain Restful Nights with Suzie Sink 30:14

5M ago30:14

30:14

How to create the safety in my nervous system to sleep well? In this episode, I am joined by Suzie Senk, functional medicine practitioner, holistic sleep specialist, speaker and author. Together we discuss not only the importance of sleep but how trauma (and an unsafe sleeping environment) can adversely affect the quality of your sleep. You'll hear…

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Bonus Episode: Cuál es la mejor forma de ayudar a nuestras familias a recuperarse de su trauma? (Episode 16 Replay in Spanish!) 35:41

5M ago35:41

35:41

Hoy en Biología del Trauma, escuchamos a Heather, una graduada del viaje en línea de 21 días hacia una vida tranquila. Después de ver el impacto positivo de abordar su trauma, Heather continuó con su programa de capacitación de mentores para dirigir ejercicios somáticos y guiar a otros en su viaje de curación. En este episodio, abordamos cómo ayuda…

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Gabor Mate: Healing Trauma and Chronic Illness Through Connection (Part 2) 29:04

5M ago29:04

29:04

How can we repair the disconnection from trauma that causes disease? In part two of this series, we continue our conversation on trauma and chronic illness with Gabor Maté. Gabor has spent his career exploring the connections between trauma, childhood development, and stress. Together, we discuss how trauma disconnects us from ourselves and others …

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Gabor Mate: The Biology Piece We Have Missed In Trauma & Depression (Part 1) 30:07

5M ago30:07

30:07

Is there a missing biology link between trauma and chronic illness? In this episode, I am joined by the one and only Gabor Maté. Gabor has spent his career exploring the connections between trauma, childhood development, and stress. It was his work that inspired me to pursue addiction medicine. Together, in part one of this series, we will discuss …

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Betrayal Trauma Recovery: How To Heal From The Hurt with Debi Silver 36:01

6M ago36:01

36:01

How do you start to heal from the hurt of a betrayal? Betrayal is one of the most painful emotions you can experience as a person. Betrayal is not limited to just romantic relationships, it can be felt in all types of different relationships. Today, my good friend and colleague, Debi Silber, joins me to discuss the 5 stages of betrayal and how you …

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Are The Trauma Parts Of You Making You Sick? with Dr. Richard Schwartz 21:39

6M ago21:39

21:39

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 a…

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How to Apply Energy Psychology to the 7 Stages of Addiction Recovery with Dr. David Feinstein 37:15

6M ago37:15

37:15

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 …

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Energy Medicine: A New Tool in Autoimmunity & Trauma Work with Donna Eden 36:16

6M ago36:16

36:16

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, t…

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What It Takes to Safely Guide Another Through Trauma Work with Licia Sky 32:43

6M ago32:43

32:43

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 fo…

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Is False Anxiety Causing You Stress? with Dr. Ellen Vora 39:04

7M ago39:04

39:04

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 a…

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How to Parent Adopted Children with Early Life Trauma with Robin Karr-Morse 34:01

7M ago34:01

34:01

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 behavio…

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Parenting in a Traumatizing World: The answer Our Children Need with Dr. Gordon Neufeld 33:12

7M ago33:12

33:12

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 …

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ACEs: How the Body Holds and Hides Pain with Dr. Vincent Felitti 30:39

7M ago30:39

30:39

What do ACEs show us about escapes from our pain? In this episode we are going to talk about ACEs - Adverse Childhood Experiences - with Dr. Vincent Felitti. We will look at the history of ACEs, what they taught us about coping mechanisms, and how we hide our pain. For more information and links for this episode, please visit our website: https://b…

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Hormones: A Portal Into Our Stored Trauma with Dr. Aimie Apigian 35:41

8M ago35:41

35:41

In this episode we’re going to talk about women’s health - specifically around how trauma affects womens’ hormones. We will discuss how if you feel something is off, it probably is, the wrong advice doctors are giving about hormones, and the times in our lives when we are more prepared to deal with past traumas due to hormonal changes. We will also…

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3 Food Groups That Affect Autoimmunity with Palmer Kippola 37:15

8M ago37:15

37:15

What is the role of trauma in autoimmunity that leads us to a clear path forward for prevention or recovery? This is the question that I answer in today’s Biology of Trauma Podcast. In this episode we are talking about autoimmunity and trauma. Trauma in all its forms - emotional, toxins, foods toxins, etc. - and the role it might play in switching …

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Mirroring in Trauma: Mastering How You Hold and Guide Others with Dr. Aimie Apigian 37:35

8M ago37:35

37:35

How do you use mirroring when wanting to hold the container for someone to safely go into their freeze response for healing? This is the question that I answer in today’s Biology of Trauma Podcast. This episode is an excerpt from one of my professional development training sessions for those who become mentors and lead the breakout groups in the Fo…

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Sexual Grief: More Than Just Sexual Trauma with Edy Nathan 31:50

8M ago31:50

31:50

* Trigger warning for suicide and sexual trauma* Today’s Question: What role does sexual grief play in the trauma-healing journey? This is what we answer in today’s episode. Together with my good friend, Edy Nathan, who is an author, public speaker, and licensed therapist in New York City, we take a deep dive into understanding what sexual grief is…

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The Trauma Behind Chronic Pain with Dr. Les Aria 43:52

9M ago43:52

43:52

What is the role of the autonomic nervous system specifically in chronic pain? That is what we cover in this episode on the trauma behind chronic pain! In this episode, I talk about chronic pain with Dr. Les Aria, a pain psychologist in practice for 19 years and co-founder of Menda health, a digital pain recovering platform, where he serves as the …

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Is Neuroplasticity Good or Bad in Trauma? with Dr. Aimie Apigian 45:36

9M ago45:36

45:36

In this episode, I break down neuroplasticity and discuss the role it plays in the trauma-healing journey. I discuss how our nervous system, often stuck in patterns due to prolonged symptoms, can be retrained and redirected toward a healthier, more positive state. I also share insights from professionals who have currently in the advanced level of …

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5 Supplements That Support Trauma Healing with Dr. Aimie Apigian 46:50

9M ago46:50

46:50

In this episode, I explain five important supplements and how they help our bodies respond to trauma and aid us in the trauma healing process. I guide you to what symptoms and conditions each supplement addresses so you know which supplement you should take. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the multifaceted approach required f…

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How Unresolved Anger Affects Autoimmune Conditions with Dr. Keesha Ewers 35:41

10M ago35:41

35:41

In this episode, Dr. Keesha Ewers joins me to discuss the connection between the freeze response and autoimmunity. We look at the body’s freeze response during traumatic experiences and how those triggers lead to a pattern of nervous system reactivity. We also dive deeper into the freeze response and why it is more common in children. These traumat…

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How to Heal Bracing and Hypervigilance with Cat Dillon 42:40

10M ago42:40

42:40

In this episode, featuring Cat Dillon, we discuss her experiences with bracing and hypervigilance as a result of childhood trauma. Cat Dillon’s personal journey of healing from the chronic bracing patterns and tension that began in her childhood and culminated in a panic attack while driving across a bridge was a turning point that led her to explo…

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Link Between Nervous System, Physical Presence and Self-Expression with Bo Eason 36:40

10M ago36:40

36:40

In this episode, Bo Eason, former NFL player, speaker, and author, and I discuss the role of physicality and self-expression in effective communication, parenting, and relationships. This episode answers this one question: What’s the connection between the state of your nervous system, your physical presence, and your ability to communicate well? W…

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5 Agreements to Keep Group Trauma Work Safe with Dr. Aimie Apigian 34:46

10M ago34:46

34:46

This week's episode of the Biology of Trauma podcast explains the "five agreements" that we teach in our 21 Day Journey course. The episode answers the question: What are the five agreements that allow us to do group trauma work safely? Want to hear more about this episode? Head over to our website to learn more!…

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Can Adoption or Childhood Trauma Cause Bipolar Disorder? with Dr. Christina Bjorndal 36:56

10M ago36:56

36:56

In this enlightening conversation with Dr. Christina Bjorndal, we explore the intricate connections between mental wellness diagnosis, traumatic experiences, and the journey to healing. In this episode, we delve into the challenges and stigmas of mental health labels and discuss how early life experiences, the ego, and shadow beliefs can contribute…

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How Quickly Can Lifelong Patterns Change? with Dr. Aimie Apigian 40:46

11M ago40:46

40:46

In this episode of the Biology of Trauma podcast, we are looking at how we change lifelong patterns in our body, how long it takes to notice a shift in those patterns, and what we need to do to make those changes stick. This episode is broken down in two parts: 1) I begin with an overview of the first part of my Foundational Journey - the 21 Day Jo…

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Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis With Energy Healing with Donna Eden 40:44

11M ago40:44

40:44

In this enlightening episode of the Biology of Trauma podcast, Dr. Aimie delves into the mysterious and transformative world of energy medicine. With the guidance of Donna Eden, a pioneer in the field of energy medicine, listeners will gain insights into the profound potential of energy medicine for healing and transformation. Donna shares her pers…

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Unlocking the Role of Disguised Grief in Health with Dr. Joan Rosenberg 35:55

11M ago35:55

35:55

In this episode, Dr. Joan Rosenberg joins me to explore the complex relationship between emotions, particularly disguised grief, and our overall well-being. Dr. Rosenberg is a psychologist and the author of 90 Seconds to a Life You Love: How to master your difficult feelings to cultivate lasting confidence, resilience, and authenticity. The episode…

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Solutions for Low Serotonin and GABA in Trauma with Trudy Scott 39:29

11M ago39:29

39:29

In this episode, Dr. Aimie Apigian and Trudy Scott delve into the complex relationship between trauma, neurotransmitters, and biochemistry. Trudy Scott, a certified nutritionist and founder of the Anxiety Nutrition Institute, shares her expertise on how low levels of serotonin and GABA can significantly affect those with PTSD symptoms. The episode …

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Chronic Conditions: What to do When the Protocols Aren’t Enough with Dr. Aimie Apigian 47:48

12M ago47:48

47:48

The reality is, most of us have a chronic health issue in addition to trauma. Trauma and health issues go hand in hand. In this podcast episode, we are diving into the important question of: What to do when the protocols aren’t enough for resolving a chronic health issue? In today's episode, we will look at what happens when trauma becomes the oper…

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How Does Trauma Manifest in the Body with Gabor Mate 58:40

12M ago58:40

58:40

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 palliati…

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Where to Start With Trauma in a Holistic Model? with Dr. Aimie Apigian 38:31

12M ago38:31

38:31

“Once we know better and have the ability to be intentional about the process, either for ourselves or our clients, it has to be a holistic integrative approach and to start the opening up in a specific way.” We have talked a lot on this podcast about different ways to work on our stored trauma in the body, but the number one question is - Where do…

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