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Is Your Body Secretly Trapped in Trauma? Discover the Hidden Science with Dr. Aimie Apigian Could your chronic fatigue, anxiety, or autoimmune symptoms be signs of unresolved trauma stored in the body? Dr. Aimie Apigian, trauma expert and author of The Biology of Trauma, explains how emotional wounds can silently rewire your nervous system and impact your health for years. In this eye-opening episode, the founder of Trauma Healing Accelerated reveals: - The biology of trauma at the cellular level—and why it matters more than mindset alone - The difference between stress and trauma and how your body holds onto past pain - Why trauma is often at the root of autoimmune disease, anxiety, depression, and chronic illness - The hidden ways trauma affects women’s health, especially during perimenopause and menopause - How somatic trauma healing can reset your nervous system and restore emotional safety - How trauma responses show up as physical symptoms and coping habits you might not recognize - The powerful link between trauma, alcohol use, and stress hormones—it’s not just about cortisol - Why comparing your trauma story to others keeps you stuck - Simple somatic exercises and nervous system tools to support your healing - How resolving trauma can unlock your intuition, clarity, and life purpose This conversation with Dr. Aimie Apigian is a must-listen. Learn how to finally get unstuck from survival mode, reconnect with your body, and begin your path toward lasting emotional and physical healing. Pre-Order Dr. Aimie Apigian's book, The Biology of Trauma: How the Body Holds Fear, Pain, and Overwhelm, and How to Heal It: ⁠https://book.biologyoftrauma.com/preorder-amazon⁠ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠ ⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠ ⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you an empath? Are you too in tune with other people’s emotions? Mayim and Jonathan take the “Are You an Empath?” quiz and reveal how to know if you're truly an empath. They break down the 3 types of empathy (emotional, cognitive, and compassionate) and explain how to spot the telltale signs of being an empath, from absorbing other people’s energy to struggling with emotional boundaries. Whether you're wondering how to know if you're an empath or trying to stop feeling everything all the time, this episode explores the science, psychology, and real-life challenges of being an empath—and how to manage it without burning out.   The "Are You an Empath?" Quiz: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-empaths-survival-guide/201812/are-you-empath-take-the-self-assessment-test   The "Empath Type" Quiz: https://www.empathconnection.com/quiz   Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/   BialikBreakdown.com YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you an empath? Are you too in tune with other people’s emotions? Mayim and Jonathan take the “Are You an Empath?” quiz and reveal how to know if you're truly an empath. They break down the 3 types of empathy (emotional, cognitive, and compassionate) and explain how to spot the telltale signs of being an empath, from absorbing other people’s energy to struggling with emotional boundaries. Whether you're wondering how to know if you're an empath or trying to stop feeling everything all the time, this episode explores the science, psychology, and real-life challenges of being an empath—and how to manage it without burning out.

What if aging didn’t have to mean decline?   Dr. Rhonda Patrick (Ph.D. in biomedical science, expert in nutritional biochemistry and aging, and founder of FoundMyFitness) reveals the cutting-edge science behind living longer, feeling sharper, and preventing disease with evidence-based lifestyle changes. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Patrick uncovers the hidden nutrient deficiencies that may be driving depression and anxiety, and how your daily habits could be quietly accelerating inflammation, cognitive decline, and chronic illness. Learn why creatine may be the brain-boosting supplement you’re missing, the 2-minute "exercise snack" can rewire your brain and boost metabolic health, how running may outperform antidepressants for mood regulation, why living near a golf course might increase your toxic exposure and how alcohol affects women’s brains more severely than men’s. She also breaks down how much protein you really need (especially for vegans), coffee’s health benefits and how to brew it for maximum antioxidants, the role of nutrigenomics in disease prevention and personalized nutrition. If you're curious about longevity science, biohacking, or how to boost your brain and body without overhauling your life, this Dr. Rhonda Patrick interview is packed with practical, science-backed tools to upgrade your healthspan and feel better starting today.   The Cognitive Enhancement Blueprint: https://bdnfprotocols.com/   The Omega-3 Supplementation Guide: https://fmfomega3guide.com/   How to Train According to the Experts: https://howtotrainguide.com/   Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/   BialikBreakdown.com YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if aging didn’t have to mean decline? Dr. Rhonda Patrick (Ph.D. in biomedical science, expert in nutritional biochemistry and aging, and founder of FoundMyFitness) reveals the cutting-edge science behind living longer, feeling sharper, and preventing disease with evidence-based lifestyle changes. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Patrick uncovers the hidden nutrient deficiencies that may be driving depression and anxiety, and how your daily habits could be quietly accelerating inflammation, cognitive decline, and chronic illness. Learn why creatine may be the brain-boosting supplement you’re missing, the 2-minute "exercise snack" can rewire your brain and boost metabolic health, how running may outperform antidepressants for mood regulation, why living near a golf course might increase your toxic exposure and how alcohol affects women’s brains more severely than men’s. She also breaks down how much protein you really need (especially for vegans), coffee’s health benefits and how to brew it for maximum antioxidants, the role of nutrigenomics in disease prevention and personalized nutrition. If you're curious about longevity science, biohacking, or how to boost your brain and body without overhauling your life, this Dr. Rhonda Patrick interview is packed with practical, science-backed tools to upgrade your healthspan and feel better starting today.