Best Dr Aimie Apigian Podcasts (2025)

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Frozen in Success: The Biology of Staying Stuck in Survival with Dr. Aimie Apigian 42:35

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Many high-achieving people look successful on the outside while part of them remains frozen in childhood survival patterns. Through the Biology of Trauma® lens, I share how trauma disrupts the natural flow and movement of life—and the healing roadmap that takes us from stuck to truly alive. If we've ever wondered why we can reach every external goa…

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67: Stress vs. Trauma in Midlife with Dr. Aimie Apigian 39:11

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So many midlife women describe themselves as stressed, but what if what we’re calling “stress” is actually something deeper happening inside the body? In this powerful conversation, Heather sits down with Dr. Aimie Apigian, physician, speaker, and author of The Biology of Trauma, to unpack the difference between everyday stress and stored trauma th…

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Stored Trauma Is Making You Sick — Here's the Science with Dr. Aimie Apigian 1:00:10

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If you've ever wondered why you're exhausted, overwhelmed, inflamed, or stuck in cycles of shutdown despite "doing everything right," this episode will change everything. We're joined by Dr. Aimie Apigian, founder of The Biology of Trauma®, to break down how trauma is stored not just in the mind — but in the nervous system, hormones, gut, immune sy…

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How Our Bodies Store Trauma and How to Heal It with Dr. Aimie Apigian 54:20

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This week, trauma expert Dr. Aimie Apigian is here to change how we understand trauma. She shares how becoming a foster parent led her into trauma healing—and y’all, her story is powerful. Dr. Aimie explains the difference between stress and trauma, reveals how our bodies hold onto past experiences, and offers practical steps for us to start releas…

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The Activator Advantage - What Today’s Rainmakers Do Differently with Karen Freeman | 370 34:44

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If your “business development strategy” is do great work + hope clients stay loyal, I have bad news: that strategy has been officially declared dead on arrival. In this episode, Nicole sits down with Karen Freeman, Chief Product Officer at DCM Insights and co-author of The Activator Advantage, to break down why client loyalty is collapsing—and what…

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273 — The Truth About Therapy and What You Need to Know Before You Start with Psychotherapist Joe Nucci 57:22

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Do you ever wonder if therapy is right for you? Or have you heard someone say, "everyone needs therapy" and questioned if it's really true? My guest today is Joe Nucci, a licensed therapist who challenges some common beliefs about mental health services, therapy, and commonly used terms. He's also the author of Psychobabble. Some of the things we d…

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Why Saying No Feels Like Danger: The Nervous System Truth 12:41

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What if the reason we can't say no isn't a willpower problem—but a nervous system problem? In Part 2 of this raw, unscripted conversation, Dr. Aimie Apigian and her friend Jalon Johnson go deeper into what actually happens inside our body when we try to set a boundary. This isn't theory—it's two people sharing what it felt like to rehearse conversa…

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272 — How to Handle Big Emotions: 5 Science-Backed Skills to Stay in Control 24:46

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Do you ever feel like your emotions are in charge of your day? Maybe a spike in anxiety makes it difficult to function or a burst of anger caused you to do something you regret. But what if you could manage them without just suppressing them? Today, I’m sharing five powerful, science-backed strategies to help you handle big emotions. Building menta…

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How to Protect Yourself In Healthcare, With Dr. Erika Schwartz 28:36

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Have you ever walked out of a medical visit feeling more dismissed and afraid than informed and supported? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes physician, author, and patient advocate Dr. Erika Schwartz to talk about what really goes wrong in our healthcare system and how patients can protect themselves. Dr. Erika, founder of Evolved …

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#431 Hope for Depression (and Alzheimer's and Addiction) with Dr. James Greenblatt, MD 1:00:29

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Send us a text 🚨🚨🚨Watch Christa's free training here: christabiegler.com/blueprint This week, Dr. James Greenblatt returns to talk about the root causes of depression that often get missed. We dig into why many people still struggle despite medication and therapy, the surprising importance of amino acids for neurotransmitters, and how stress and lo…

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How to Make Your Health and Yourself a Priority with Elise Museles 16:47

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Ever feel like life is moving so fast you barely notice your own needs? You're showing up for everyone else, checking boxes, and doing what's expected… but somewhere along the way, you stopped showing up for yourself. It's not because you don't care. It's because life is loud. Responsibilities pile up. And our culture rewards being busy and self-sa…

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How to Push Back: From People-Pleasing to Power with Tonya Lester | 369 36:43

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If you’ve ever swallowed your needs, kept the peace, and then randomly lost your shit over something tiny (hi, dirty spoon in the sink), this episode is for you. Therapist and author Tonya Lester is here to talk about conflict, boundaries, and what it really means to be “difficult” in a world that still rewards women for being nice, accommodating, …

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Why Trauma Returns in Midlife: A Chinese Medicine Lens 50:25

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Chinese medicine may help explain why stored trauma causes old patterns to resurface when we least expect it. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Lorne Brown, a leader in integrative reproductive health and Chinese medicine who brings 25 years of clinical experience to the conversation. Get the full episode breakdown at Biology of Trauma® Podcast- E…

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Lift Heavy, Live Long: Reclaiming Your Strength with Anne-Marie Chaker | 368 31:02

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We’re getting unapologetically muscular today. Former Wall Street Journal reporter turned professional bodybuilder Anne-Marie Chaker joins us to talk about why women’s strength training is not a vanity play—it’s a longevity strategy, a confidence accelerator, and a rebellion against “shrink yourself” culture. In this episode, we dig into: 🏋️‍♀️ Why…

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271 — How to Stop Doubting Yourself and Finally Start Trusting Your Inner Strength with Dr. Shadé Zahrai 44:42

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Do you ever feel like self-doubt is holding you back from reaching your goals? What could you accomplish if you trusted that you had the inner strength to handle challenges? We often think success will erase self-doubt, but in reality, self-doubt often grows with increased responsibility. But learning how to manage self-doubt could be the key to cr…

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270 — You Don't Need More Self-Discipline: 2 Strategies to Succeed Without It 20:25

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Do you think you need more self-discipline to succeed? Whether you want to eat healthier or write that book, it's easy to assume you're going to wait until you have more willpower to reach those goals. But what if the key isn’t self-discipline at all? Today, I’m sharing two powerful strategies that can help you reach your goals without relying on f…

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The Teen Health Revolution, With Abdullah Ansari 29:21

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What will it take to reverse the rising tide of chronic illness and mental health struggles facing today’s teens? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi sits down with 17-year-old national speaker, podcaster, and upcoming author Abdullah Ansari to unpack why young people are struggling like never before. Abdullah brings the perspective of a teen…

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#430 Prevention and First Steps in a Cancer Diagnosis with Michael Robinson, ND, MS, CNS, LDN, ONC 41:20

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Send us a text I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint This week our favorite naturopathic oncologist returns and I am so excited! Michael Robinson always bring…

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Leadership Unblocked (The Hidden Beliefs Sabotaging Your Ability To Lead) with Muriel M. Wilkins | 367 39:30

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If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not a leader, I just have 47 people depending on me and zero time to pee” — this one’s for you. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what really gets in the way of women leading at work, at home, and in our own lives. Spoiler: it’s not your title, your org chart, or your calendar. It’s the invisible belief…

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Greg Bennick Returns: How to Avoid Comparison and Leap into the Dark | Chasing Curiosity and Sharing Boundless Insights from Ideas that Matter 51:34

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Today we talk to Greg Bennick—writer, speaker, punk rocker, coin collector, juggler, and the first ever returning guest on the podcast. Greg is one of those people whose passion is contagious. He can make anything interesting—coins, kindness, counterstamped nickels from 1860—and somehow ties it all back to living a life that actually means somethin…

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Family Boundaries and Dysfunction: How to Stay True to Yourself Around Family with Jalon Johnson 14:35

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What if the hardest part of our healing journey isn't the inner work—but showing up to family gatherings after we've changed and our family hasn't? In this raw, unscripted conversation, Dr. Aimie Apigian sits down with her friend Jalon Johnson to talk about something most healing resources won't touch: the exhausting reality of being around family …

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How To Be Yourself At Work: Authentic Presence Over Executive Presence with Claude Silver | 366 35:58

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We love to talk about authenticity at work… right up until someone actually shows up as their full, messy, human self and makes everyone clutch their pearls. In this episode, we unpack what it really means to be yourself at work with Claude Silver — the world’s first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and author of Be Yourself at Work: The Groundbreaki…

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269 — 60-Second Storytelling Hacks: Build Deeper Connections and Boost Your Mental Health with Corey Rosen 49:38

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Do you ever wish you were a better story teller or that you could make more sense of the things that happen to you? Do you struggle to find the right words to share your experiences, or worry that your stories are boring? If so, today's episode is for you. My guest is Corey Rosen, a storytelling expert and host of The Moth StorySlams. He explains t…

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268 — Feeling Lonely This Holiday Season? 8 Strategies That Will Help You Stay Mentally Strong 19:16

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Does the holiday season feel a little too quiet for you? Maybe you're spending the holidays alone this year, or maybe you're surrounded by people but still feel lonely. If that’s the case, you're not the only one feeling lonely this year. Loneliness during the holidays is more common than you might think, and it doesn't mean there's anything wrong …

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Building a Business on Kindness: Beekman 1802’s Secret to Success 55:59

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This week, I’m joined by Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge, founders of Beekman 1802, to share how they built a nationally loved skincare brand rooted in kindness and authentic connection. They open up about starting their business during a recession with nothing but grit, determination, and a whole lot of heart—proving you can build somethin…

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Five Habits of Hope with Dr. Julia Garcia | 365 42:32

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Hope isn’t just a feeling. It’s a practice—especially when life feels like a dumpster fire. In this episode, we get real about how to build hope (not wait for it) with psychologist, speaker, and author Dr. Julia Garcia—the mind behind The 5 Habits of Hope. She’s a psychologist and keynote speaker who’s built crisis hotlines, coached schools and lea…

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#429 My Best Practices for Air Quality, Immune Health & Low-Cost Mold Assessment with Christa Biegler, RD 25:14

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Send us a text I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint This week, I’m breaking down the simplest, most practical steps I use with clients to spot mold issues an…

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Mind-Body Trauma Research: The Truth with Dr. Gabor Maté 23:50

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Why does groundbreaking research on mind-body medicine disappear without a trace? How do emotional factors create conditions for chronic illness and autoimmune disease decades later? What happens when a Harvard study shows severe PTSD doubles ovarian cancer risk—and the medical system simply ignores it? Dr. Gabor Maté joins me to discuss the writin…

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Powerfully Likeable with Dr. Kate Mason | 364 37:17

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Being “powerful” and being “likeable” aren’t opposites — they’re a killer combo when we stop contorting ourselves into someone else’s definition. In this episode, we get tactical about communicating with influence and warmth, minus the people-pleasing or performative toughness. Our guest today, Dr. Kate Mason, PhD, is an executive communications co…

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267 — The Surprising Truth About Stress and Why Trying to Relax Is Making You Feel Worse with Dr. Rebecca Heiss 41:52

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Do you feel like you’re constantly battling stress or that you're stressed out all the time? Do attempts to relax backfire and cause you to feel even worse? If so, today's episode is for you. My guest today is Dr. Rebecca Heiss, a stress physiologist who says we can change the way stress affects us. In fact, she says we can turn our biological resp…

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Why You Crave Sugar When Overwhelmed: The Biology of Freeze & Avoidance 14:19

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266 — The Holiday Playbook: Family Triggers, Strong Emotions, and Gracious Boundaries 23:13

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Does the thought of spending time with family during the holidays cause you extra stress? Do you find yourself bracing for family drama or feeling overwhelmed by social expectations? If the "happiest time of the year" feels complicated, you're not alone. The holidays can stir up a lot of emotion and family stress. But it doesn't have to be that way…

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Becoming the CEO of Your Health, With Robin Farmanfarmaian 30:25

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How do we take charge of our health in a world where information, technology, and healthcare options are expanding faster than ever? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi welcomes entrepreneur, author, and AI innovator Robin Farmanfarmaian to explore what it means for patients to become the CEOs of their own healthcare. Robin’s work sits at the…

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#428 Bile Flow, Candida & Chronic Symptoms with Elizabeth Wells, D.NN. 56:51

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Send us a text I released a free training that shares the 4 steps I use to help clients reduce eczema, inflammation, and food-reaction symptoms by 50%+ in a few months — without restriction or overwhelm. The feedback has been incredible, and I answer every question inside the training. Watch here: christabiegler.com/blueprint This week on the Less …

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Find Your Flow State and Unlock Joy with Dr. Caitlin Hoops 39:17

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Have you ever moved through your day on autopilot – checking boxes, getting things done, but barely feeling present? Spending too much time in your head can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, and out of sync with what brings you joy. Dr. Caitlin Hoops is a physician and hula-hoop artist who believes that flow state is the gateway to presence, f…

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What Does a Woman Have to Do to Be Believed? Sexual Assault, Accountability & Double Standards with E. Jean Carroll | 363 37:08

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When a powerful man says, “She’s not my type,” and a jury (actually, multiple juries) finds that man liable for sexual abuse and defamation, that’s not just a headline — that’s a masterclass in what it takes for a woman to be believed in America. In this episode, writer, journalist, and Not My Type: One Woman vs. a President author E. Jean Carroll …

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Why You Can't Sit Still: The Hidden Biology of Busyness 40:50

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Discover how trauma lives in the body—and how the vagus nerve, nervous system shutdown, and somatic healing explain why stillness can feel unsafe. Through the Biology of Trauma® lens, Dr. Aimie shares the trauma response sequence and the Essential Sequence needed to heal stored trauma without overwhelm. If we've ever felt like we can't stop moving—…

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66: 3 Ways to Start Lifting Weights - Even If You Hate It 20:21

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Are you one of those women who knows you should be strength training but you just don’t like it? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Badass Reset Club, Heather Yancey breaks down how to get past the resistance to lifting weights and finally build the strong, capable body you deserve. You’ll learn three simple ways to start strength training ev…

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Letting Go of Who You’ve Always Been with Lacey Heels | Chasing Curiosity and Sharing Boundless Insights from Ideas that Matter 40:52

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Today we talk to Lacey Heels —writer, creative strategist, and the author of The Rebirth Rituals. This wasn’t a planned conversation. In fact, a few short weeks ago, we’d never even met. But after a few chance encounters (and some beautifully-timed serendipity at a retreat in the woods), Lacey’s book landed in my hands—and I couldn’t put it down. W…

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From Small Business to Big Impact: Leadership, Confidence, & Community at the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses Summit | 362 43:17

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Running a small business feels like jumping out of a plane and building the parachute on the way down… all while managing a team, cash flow, and our kid’s snack schedule. In this LIVE episode at the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit, I sit down with three women who prove that entrepreneurship isn’t just about revenue and hiring — it’s ab…

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Are Peptides Foundational or Optional? 49:00

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In this episode of The Synergee Podcast, Kelly and Lori sit down with Michael Antonelli, founder of Health Devotee, to explore one of the most exciting breakthroughs in functional and regenerative medicine—peptides. Michael shares how these small but mighty molecules support healing, energy, metabolism, and longevity, and how personalized peptide p…

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265 — The Truth About Adult ADHD: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What Works with Dr. Laura Knouse 49:46

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Do you ever get frustrated with yourself for being late, procrastinating, or being disorganized? Or do you wonder if your struggle to focus is normal given our busy world or if it might be adult ADHD? My guest today is Dr. Laura Knouse, a clinical psychologist, researcher, and professor who specializes in adult ADHD. She's developed tools that work…

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264 — Gratitude for Skeptics: What It Is, Why It Works, and How to Avoid Toxic Positivity 23:53

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Do you ever feel like gratitude is overrated? Or do you get angry at the thought of being grateful when you're going through a tough time? If gratitude feels fake, forced, or like you're denying reality, you are not the problem. The method is. Gratitude isn't about pretending everything is okay. It's a science-backed mental strength tool, and today…

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Health Avoidance and Oxidative Stress: The Dangerous Feedback Loop 27:48

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What if the reason you keep saying "I'm fine" isn't about denial or stubbornness—but about your nervous system being programmed to avoid looking at problems because looking feels too dangerous? In this mini episode, Dr. Aimie Apigian explores the powerful story Dr. Tom O'Bryan shared about Ray—a beloved janitor who said "I'm fine" for three years u…

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The Science of Healthy Skin as We Age, With Cynthia Garcia 29:24

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How can we care for our skin in a way that reflects how we want to feel as we age? This week on Health Coach Talk, Dr. Sandi is joined by Cynthia Garcia, founder of Rewritten and a leader in identity-based transformation. Together, they explore the science behind skin aging, the emerging role of senolytics, and how daily skincare can become a meani…

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#427 Resolving Recurrent Unproductive Thoughts and Anxiety David Hanscom, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon 55:46

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Send us a text This week on the Less Stressed Life, Dr. David Hanscom joins me for his 4th appearance to explain why anxiety isn’t psychological—it’s physiological—a survival response that we can learn to regulate, not control. We talk about how unprocessed emotions and repetitive thoughts get stored in the body as pain and how tools like expressiv…

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How Ditching Perfectionism Can Change Your Life with Keren Eldad 52:15

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This week, Keren Eldad—the powerhouse who transformed my business and life—is back on The Kim Gravel Show to help you do the same. I’m so excited about this episode because it’s basically a masterclass in breaking free—from burnout, perfectionism, and all those expectations that weigh us down. We dive deep into how to escape the trap of overachieve…

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Your Brain Is a Filthy Liar with Bizzie Gold | 361 36:44

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In this episode we call BS on the “you’re not enough / who do you think you are?” soundtrack and dig into self-deception—the sneaky brain patterns that distort our reality and keep us looping the same results. Our guest, Bizzie Gold, creator of Break Method and author of Your Brain Is a Filthy Liar, shows us how to spot the lies, map our patterns, …

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The Hidden Biology of Holding On: Toxins, Trauma & True Freedom 47:01

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Our bodies hold onto trauma, toxins, and pain for biological reasons—not willpower. Dr. Aimie Apigian shares her bathtub breaking point and the 3-phase Biology of Trauma® framework that changed everything: how to prepare, open channels, and safely release what our nervous systems have been protecting us from. After her third collarbone break in a 2…

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Practical Intuition For Bold, Better Decisions with Laura Day | 360 42:28

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We’re done pretending intuition is “woo.” In this lively, challenging conversation with Laura Day—New York Times bestselling author, intuitive consultant to billion-dollar companies, and the no-nonsense brain behind Practical Intuition and The Prism—we dig into how to train your intuition like a skill, use it alongside logic, and make small changes…