Best Dr Aimie Apigian Podcasts (2025)

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Ep530: Trauma Healing & Parts Work with Dr. Aimie Apigian 30:57

30d ago30:57

30:57

If you ever feel like you’re at war with yourself around food, this one’s for you. I’m chatting with my friend Dr. Aimie Apigian about parts work—what it is, why it matters, and how it can help you heal those deep, emotional patterns that keep pulling you back to food. Her story about her son is so powerful, and I know it’ll touch your heart like i…

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The Biology Behind It: Light, Sleep and Habits to Heal Your Nervous System 16:23

1d ago16:23

16:23

What if your inability to change habits and reactions wasn't about lack of willpower or being lazy, but was actually about your body not having enough energy to make the change? In this mini episode, Dr. Aimie goes into the biology behind why so many people feel stuck in old patterns or habits, expanding on her conversation with Katie Wells from Ep…

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Ep537: Heal Your Hunger by Goofy Dancing 12:12

4d ago12:12

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In this episode, I share why dancing might be one of the most powerful (and fun) tools for healing emotional eating. It’s not about doing it perfectly—it’s about getting out of your head, moving your body, and letting joy lead the way. From goofy solo dancing to the science behind movement and mood, we explore how dance can unlock freedom, connecti…

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Light, Sleep and High-Impact Habits To Heal Your Nervous System 39:25

4d ago39:25

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“I said to my body, ‘I want to be your friend.’ And it took a deep breath and said, ‘I’ve been waiting our whole life for this.’” – Katie Wells Doing the inner work isn’t just emotional, it’s biological. In this episode, Dr. Aimie is joined by Wellness Mama founder and health journalist Katie Wells to talk about the high-impact habits with light, s…

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The Biology Behind It: Shutdown Before Stress 13:33

4d ago13:33

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Did you know that your body could literally be "rusting from the inside out" when stuck in trauma? This biological reality explains why so many develop chronic fatigue, autoimmunity, and other mysterious health conditions. In this mini-episode, Dr. Aimie goes into the biology behind why trauma creates chronic illness, building on her discussion fro…

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Ep536: 3 Reasons I Binged 17:05

7d ago17:05

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If you’ve ever found yourself eating way past full, or reaching for food when you’re not even hungry, this episode is for you. I’m opening up about my own binge eating struggles and breaking down the hidden reasons behind emotional eating. I’ll share the “PEP Test,” a powerful and simple tool to help you recognize the real drivers behind your food …

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Ep535: 3 Life Lessons from My Kitchen Remodel 14:48

11d ago14:48

14:48

I’m recording this episode from our little “surfer pad” while our kitchen is being remodeled, and wow — what a perfect metaphor for healing from emotional eating! In this episode, I share 3 powerful lessons from the remodeling process that beautifully parallel the emotional eating recovery journey. And they’re lessons that aren’t just for emotional…

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Shutdown Before Stress: The Misstep in Trauma Healing That Often Gets Missed 34:30

11d ago34:30

34:30

Healing begins when we stop pushing and start listening to what our body is trying to tell us. In this episode, Dr. Aimie walks through the science of how trauma is stored in the body and what that means for the sequence of healing, and what can go wrong when we don’t follow the steps in the right order.. You’ll learn the key differences between st…

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Ep534: When You Blow Your Diet – with Connie Bennett 28:26

16d ago28:26

28:26

You know that terrible moment when all your efforts at eating “clean” get washed away with one binge? Yeah, we all do. That’s why you’ll relate to this interview with Connie Bennett, author of Sugar Shock, and now author of a new book, “I Blew My Diet, Now What?”. We talk about all things bingeing, ultra-processed carbs and emotional eating. Join u…

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Ep533: Am I Lucky or Aligned? 16:28

18d ago16:28

16:28

In this episode, I share how so much of what looks like luck is actually the result of doing the inner work. When we’re in alignment, things flow more easily, and our struggles with food and life start to ease up, too. I talk about how to know when you’re out of alignment, and the simple daily practices that can help you stay grounded and clear. If…

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Finding Your Why: How to Break Free from Burnout and Build Meaningful Work with Dr. Eric Arzubi 40:36

18d ago40:36

40:36

“I was more afraid of regret than I was of failing.” — Dr. Eric Arzubi Imagine having a corner office on Wall Street by age 30, but feeling like something important was missing. In this episode, Dr. Aimie sits down with Dr. Eric Arzubi, who had this exact experience. Despite his success, he felt a deep pull toward something more meaningful. That pu…

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Ep532: How to Stop Beating Yourself Up When You Binge 23:26

22d ago23:26

23:26

Do you beat yourself up when you overeat? Do you think self-defeating thoughts that make you feel even worse than the binge itself? Do you fear trying to eat clean because you can’t take falling down again? There is a way to make productive use of your slip-ups and stop beating yourself up. You deserve better, and in this show, I lay out a plan tha…

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The Biology Behind It: Why You’re Antidepressants May Not Be Working 18:59

23d ago18:59

18:59

Did you know that, according to research, only 50% of people experience relief from antidepressants? Why could this be? In this mini-episode, Dr. Aimie explores why antidepressants often fail to provide relief for many people, expanding on her discussion in Episode 120. She answers a listener's question about what may be causing her to continue to …

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Ep531: Control and Consequences 20:43

24d ago20:43

20:43

If you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating or binge eating, this episode is for you. I’m going to share a simple yet powerful method to help you determine which foods are safe for you and which ones to avoid. It’s not about restriction—it’s about gaining control and understanding the consequences of your food choices. This method is the same on…

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Why Antidepressants Don’t Work for Everyone: The Hidden Role of Trauma in Anxiety and Depression 35:54

25d ago35:54

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Are you or those you work with struggling with chronic fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, or emotional numbness, even when lab tests come back “normal”? In this episode, Dr. Aimie looks at how unresolved trauma stored in the nervous system can drive physical and emotional symptoms which are often mistaken for depression, anxiety, or autoimmune issues. Th…

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The Biology Behind It: Transforming Trauma into Joy & Purpose 16:26

29d ago16:26

16:26

How can a single moment impact your life? Can that moment still affect you not only emotionally but physically years later? In this mini-episode, Dr. Aimie dives into the biology behind how trauma gets physically stored in the body, expanding on her conversation with Gregg Ward from Episode 119. She unpacks Greg's story of accidentally causing a fa…

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Ep529: Binge Eating in My Car 13:17

1M ago13:17

13:17

Hi everyone! By popular demand, I’m bringing this episode back. I’ve received so many messages from people who connected deeply with this topic, and I believe it’s something that truly deserves to be shared again. In this episode, I open up about my personal struggles with binge eating. If you’ve ever felt trapped in that cycle—hiding your eating h…

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Transforming Trauma Into Joy & Purpose with Gregg Ward 35:57

1M ago35:57

35:57

What happens when a single moment changes the direction of your entire life? Can regret become a force for good? In this episode, we’ll hear one man’s journey through the aftermath of accidentally causing his high school sweetheart's death in a car accident at 18 years old and how that trauma has shaped his entire life. Dr. Aimie is joined by Gregg…

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The Biology Behind It: How to Navigate Your Own Chronic Illness & Healing Journey 17:03

1M ago17:03

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Are you a practitioner struggling to balance patient care with your own health needs? In this mini episode, Dr. Aimie looks at the biology behind the Spoon Theory and how practitioners can manage their own health while helping others heal. She answers a listener’s question about why she feels drained after certain client sessions and the actionable…

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Ep528: Got Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and Long Covid Issues? 29:27

1M ago29:27

29:27

This episode is so close to my heart. If you’ve been feeling wiped out, foggy, or just not yourself—and no one seems to understand why—please tune in. My sweet friend Dr. Jenny Tufenkian joins me to talk about the deeper root causes of chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, long covid, and more. She’s not only brilliant, she’s been through it herself, and …

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Ep527: Are You Turning to Food to Find Your Footing? 15:36

1M ago15:36

15:36

Got feelings of instability and overwhelm? In this episode, I share about my own personal feelings of “wobble” and how we, as emotional eaters, often let instability (in our external or internal lives) drive us to food for a sense of grounding. But what if there’s another way? If you’ve been feeling a little wobbly lately, this episode is your lovi…

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How Practitioners Can Navigate Their Own Chronic Illness and Healing Journey 40:26

1M ago40:26

40:26

Are you trying to work caring for others while navigating your own chronic health symptoms? In this episode, we’ll take a look at one woman's decade-long battle with a chronic illness and the actions she took to build and maintain her practice. Helga Byrne, worked years in corporate, but wanted a more meaningful life. Becoming a licensed therapist,…

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The Biology Behind It: How Movement Can Heal Stored Trauma, Grief & Emotions 14:55

1M ago14:55

14:55

Can your body be stuck in trauma or grief? In this mini episode, Dr. Aimie is answering a listener’s question about why her physical symptoms are still bothering her a year after a loved one’s death. She dives into why the normal approach to self care won’t work and how creating safety can allow the trauma and grief to move through the body instead…

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How Movement Can Heal Stored Trauma, Grief and Emotions with Paul Denniston 44:20

2M ago44:20

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“Emotions need motion” - Paul Denniston Grief is an emotion that many of us try to avoid. But what happens when we don't let it out? In this episode, we explore how hidden grief can get stuck in the body, causing tight shoulders, stomach pain, and nonstop anxiety. Paul Denniston, founder of Grief Yoga, joins Dr. Aimie to explain that grief doesn't …

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The Biology Behind It: The Body Keeps Score 16:03

2M ago16:03

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Preventing people from moving when something terrible happens is what makes trauma a trauma. In this mini episode, Dr. Aimie dives into the biology behind why not being able to move (either physically or internally) can create trauma. She looks more closely at the moment in the trauma response that she calls "hitting the wall" - the pivotal point w…

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Ep526: That’s Mine! Food, Scarcity, and the Secret Stash 18:05

2M ago18:05

18:05

Ever feel a little too possessive over your favorite “safe” foods? In this raw and revealing episode, I share a recent confession that had me feeling a little embarrassed—but also deeply human. From hiding granola to hoarding snacks, we’re unpacking the emotional layers behind the fear of food scarcity and why it’s so much more than just about food…

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Ep525: The Diet Rules Rebellion: What Are You REALLY Fighting Against? 19:31

2M ago19:31

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Are you tired of the diet rollercoaster? In this episode of the Heal Your Hunger Show, I’m diving deep into what’s really behind the rebellion so many emotional eaters feel. Spoiler alert: it’s not actually about the food rules. Let’s explore where true freedom comes from—and how to stop fighting your body and start working with it. You deserve pea…

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The Body Keeps Score: How Trauma Rewires Your Nervous System with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk 36:25

2M ago36:25

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In response to overwhelm, the body tries to keep one safe in different ways. Sometimes our body feels so shaken and shocked that it makes our mind need to disconnect from the pain of it. This is called dissociating. Yet, the body still remembers what happened. The impact to our biology doesn’t go away just because we don’t understand or remember so…

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The Biology Behind It: 3 Biochemistry Findings Behind Mood & Mental Health Struggles 16:48

2M ago16:48

16:48

Are you or someone you know feeling stuck in trauma patterns despite years of therapy and personal work? In this mini episode, Dr. Aimie is answering a question about whether there might be a biological component hindering a persons attachment repair progress. Dr. Aimie will buliding off of her conversation with Dr. Jason Loken in Episode 115. She'…

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Ep524: Moving On as a Widowed Mom with Krista St-Germain 26:32

2M ago26:32

26:32

Grief can knock us off our emotional feet and into the pantry. In this heartfelt episode of the Heal Your Hunger Show, I sit down with grief expert and life coach Krista St-Germain, who shares her raw and powerful journey after losing her husband to a tragic accident. We talk about the unexpected ways grief shows up, how emotional eating becomes a …

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Ep523: Stories We Tell Ourselves That Make Us Binge 14:56

2M ago14:56

14:56

Do you ever catch yourself making up stories in your head about what others think of you? As emotional eaters, we often assume the worst—believing that someone’s silence means they’re upset with us or that a canceled plan means rejection. These stories trigger unnecessary stress, anxiety, and emotional eating. In this episode, I dive into why we cr…

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The Biochemistry Behind Mood & Mental Health Struggles with Dr. Jason Loken 33:24

2M ago33:24

33:24

Are you or those you help seemingly doing all "right things" but still feeling stuck? That competitive drive, those controlling tendencies, or that persistent anxiety might actually be rooted in our biochemistry. In this episode, Dr. Aimie sits down with Dr. Jason Loken to explore how hidden biochemical imbalances can create patterns of depression,…

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The Biology Behind It: The Science Behind Why We Can’t “Get Over” Loss 15:42

2M ago15:42

15:42

Are you or someone you know struggling with the weight of grief, feeling disconnected, exhausted, or immobilized? In this short episode, Dr. Aimie will expand on her conversation with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor from episode 114. She will dive deeper into the neurobiology of grief and its impact on the body. You’ll hear more on: The three survival me…

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The Biology Behind It: How Mold and Lyme Create A Sensitive and Reactive Personality 11:08

2M ago11:08

11:08

Are you or someone you know struggling with unexplained anxiety, fatigue, or reactivity? In this short episode, Dr. Aimie dives deep into the conversation she had with Dr. Neil Nathan in episode 113 about how hidden infections like mold toxicity and Lyme disease can create a "biology of threat" within your body. She'll explore: How mold and Lyme ca…

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The Biology Behind It: Unlocking Your Brain’s Hidden Power 9:18

2M ago9:18

9:18

Are you ready to unlock your brain’s hidden power? Today, Dr. Aimie will be taking a closer look at the key takeaways from her conversation with Dr. Greg Kelly. She will be going into the biology behind the brain’s capacity and what you can do to improve yours. She’ll talk about: Removing stressors that are taking up brain capacity Why creating mor…

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The Biology Behind It: How to Reduce Brain Fog & Mental Fatigue 11:21

2M ago11:21

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Of all the different aspects of trauma biology, brain inflammation is the one that will hold you back when it comes to the therapy, trauma work and personal development you’re trying to do. In this short episode, Dr. Aimie will share her top takeaways and action steps from episode 110 with Dr. Datis Kharrazian. She’l go into the biology behind brai…

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The Biology Behind It: End Your Addiction Now 11:13

2M ago11:13

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Is your biology making it easier to fall into addiction? Today, Dr. Aimie is taking a closer look at this question and other key takeaways from her conversation with the late Dr. Charles Gant around addiction. You’ll hear more on: Biological factors that may push someone towards addiction The role of the freeze response in addiction The 3 main bioc…

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The Biology Behind It: How The Body Stores Trauma in the Fascia and Lymphatic System 12:44

2M ago12:44

12:44

Did you know your body's connective tissues might be trapping trauma and toxins? In this short episode, Dr. Aimie is sharing valuable insights from her episode with Dr. Christine Schaffner. She talks about the biology behind how trauma manifests in the body through the extracellular matrix, fascia, and lymphatic system. You’ll hear more on: How the…

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Ep522: Do You Pray for Help with Your Food? 10:38

2M ago10:38

10:38

Are you struggling with food and wondering if God cares about what you eat? In this episode, we dive into the power of prayer and how asking for divine help can transform your relationship with food. God is unlimited, and your food struggles matter! Let’s explore how prayer, community, and self-awareness can lead to healing. Tune in, and let’s walk…

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The Science Behind Why We Can't 'Get Over' Loss And How to Grieve with Dr. Mary-Frances O'Connor 41:41

2M ago41:41

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“ In order to think about grief, first you have to think about love and bonding, because that is what gets lost. That is what gets broken.” Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor Understanding why grief feels so physical, why someone still reaches for the phone to call someone who's gone, or why certain memories can trigger intense emotions years after a loss c…

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Ep521: Functional Diagnostic Health Coaching with Reed Davis 33:34

2M ago33:34

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Ever feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of health struggles, trying to find answers but never quite getting the results you want? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’m chatting with my dear friend Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN). He shares how understanding lab work and taking a holistic approach can empower you to take…

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Ep520: Overeating & Overdoing: The Hidden Connection 16:25

2M ago16:25

16:25

Hey, Heal Your Hunger Beauties! I’m coming to you from beautiful Mexico, where I’m soaking up some much-needed family time. And today, I’m talking about something that might just hit home—our addiction to busy. If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly running, overwhelmed, and never have time for yourself, this episode is for you. Emotional eater…

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Hidden Triggers: How Mold and Lyme Create A Sensitive and Reactive Personality with Dr. Neil Nathan 28:10

2M ago28:10

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“If you have a new onset of anxiety or depression that doesn’t even make sense to you, think of a more physical cause.” - Dr. Neil Nathan Do you have issues with focus, concentration, or even finding the word you want to use? If so, you might be dealing with the hidden effects of mold toxicity and Lyme disease. In this episode, Dr. Aimie sits down …

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Ep519: My Eating Was Good Until… 12:30

3M ago12:30

12:30

Hey there, beautiful soul! Ever found yourself saying, “I was doing great until…”? If so, this episode is for you. Emotional eating isn’t just about food—it’s about how we use food to cope with life’s ups and downs. Today, we’re unpacking the untils that throw us off track and keep us stuck in the cycle of emotional eating. If this resonates, take …

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Ep518: Staying Centered in Uncertain Times 14:11

3M ago14:11

14:11

Life is uncertain, and as emotional eaters, that uncertainty can send us straight to food for comfort. But we don’t have to let stress and fear knock us off our game. In this episode, I’m sharing simple but powerful ways to stay centered, no matter what’s happening in the world. From the hula hoop mindset to the power of gratitude, I’ll give you to…

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The Survival Paradox: The Protein That Can Cause Disease & What You Can Do About It with Dr. Isaac Eliaz 27:49

3M ago27:49

27:49

Have you ever felt like your body is stuck in survival mode, holding onto stress and tension no matter how hard you try to let it go? What if this instinct to survive is also what drives chronic inflammation, emotional pain, and even long-term illness? Today, Dr. Isaac Eliaz joins Dr. Aimie to explore the concept of the survival paradox.This proces…

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Ep517: How to Stick to Your Guns – in 5 Easy Steps 12:33

3M ago12:33

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Ever feel like you shrink back just to keep the peace? As emotional eaters, we often struggle to stand firm in our beliefs, seeking approval instead of honoring our own voice. In this episode, I’m sharing why it’s so important to stick to your guns—to know what you stand for, speak up with confidence, and trust that others will adjust. I’ll also gi…

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Ep516: Biohacking Surgery Recovery with Zoriana Benhamou 39:46

3M ago39:46

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Want to heal more quickly from surgery? Don’t leave your fate in the hands of doctors. You’re a co-creator of your health and your recovery from surgery! In this episode, my guest, gerontologist and biohacker, Zora Benhamou, shares her hard-earned insights, based on her own personal experience with surgery. Zora is all about empowering women throug…

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Ep515: Does God Care What You Eat? 13:18

3M ago13:18

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On this episode of the Heal Your Hunger Show, Tricia dives deep into this thought-provoking question. Spoiler: It’s not about judgment—it’s about happiness. If you’ve ever struggled with emotional eating or wondered how your relationship with food affects your spiritual journey, this episode is for you. Tune in and discover how true self-care can h…

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Clear Your Mind: How to Reduce Brain Fog & Mental Fatigue 24:41

3M ago24:41

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Have you ever felt like stress is draining your energy, focus, and resilience—no matter how much you try to manage it? What if stress isn’t just about what’s happening around you, but about how your brain and body process it behind the scenes? In this episode, Dr. Greg Kelly joins Dr. Aimie to dive into the hidden biology of stress and uncover how …

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