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681: The Biology of Trauma: How Stress Gets Stored in Your Body (and Passed On to Your Kids) and How You Can Start To Heal with Dr. Aimie Apigian

September 19, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

So many women in midlife are running on fumes—stretched thin, burned out, and downplaying what they’ve experienced just to make it through the day.

But all that stress can show up in your physical body, affecting your biology at a cellular level. 

That’s why in this episode, I’m sitting down with trauma and biology expert Dr. Aimie Apigian to uncover how unprocessed trauma can manifest in the form of physical symptoms. 

Dr. Aimie shares how overtime, those hidden shifts can alter your immune system and even set the stage for disease years later. 

The good news? Healing doesn’t have to be complicated! 

Dr. Aimie introduces simple practices that can help you shift your inner state in seconds and learn to process your trauma with care. 

Tune in here to explore how reconnecting with your biology can help you feel more alive than ever! 

Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH

Aimie Apigian is a double board-certified physician in preventive and addiction medicine. She has masters in biochemistry and public health and specialized training in Psychosomatic Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Mental Health Nutrition. Dr. Aimie is a functional medicine physician with specialized training in neuro-autoimmunity, nutrition, and genetics for addictions, mental health, mood, and behavioral disorders. She has extensive training in trauma therapy, which has formed her knowledge and services in trauma, attachment, and addiction medicine, focusing on trauma at a cellular level. 

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. How the body biologically absorbs experiences of trauma 
  2. Recognizing adaptations and better managing reactions
  3. The importance of finding safety in the whole body 
  4. How your lifestyle affects your emotions 
  5. Why effective healing from trauma takes time and work  
  6. Stress biology vs. trauma biology
  7. All about Dr. Aimie’s new book: The Biology of Trauma 

QUOTES

“Anything that overwhelms our capacity to respond becomes a trauma for our body. And those changes impact us down to the cellular level– the immune system level. They are what become our diseases often decades later.”

“The greatest impact on their life was me teaching them a few simple somatic self-practices that could shift their inner state to one safe enough within seconds.”

“It really shifted my perspective to know how much more alive I could be– I don’t even know the possibilities because I’ve never lived that. I’ve never been that. I’ve never been that version of myself. And it keeps me in a place of curiosity, it keeps me in a place of learning.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Pre-order Dr. Aimie’s new book: The Biology of Trauma HERE

Dr. Aimie on YouTube 

Dr. Aimie on Instagram 

Pre-order The Perimenopause Revolution HERE

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679: This Is Why You’re Aging Faster (And How To Beat Disease Before It Begins) with Dr. Darshan Shah

September 12, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Ready to not only live longer, but to live BETTER? 

In this episode, I’m joined by longevity expert Dr. Shah, where we dive into his journey in functional medicine and how he’s dedicated his career to educating patients on optimizing their healthspan. 

Dr. Shah breaks down the four key pillars of longevity that he uses in his practice to help his patients combat disease and illness to live better, more fulfilling lives. 

You’ll also learn simple, impactful lifestyle hacks—like eliminating ultra-processed foods, prioritizing self-care strategies, weaving in daily movement, and understanding how to balance stress and recovery. 

From understanding crucial biomarkers to track in midlife, to demystifying peptides at a cellular level– Dr. Shah is here to offer science-backed tips that will truly move the needle in helping you feel your best for years to come. Tune in here! 

Darshan Shah, MD

Dr. Darshan Shah is a health and wellness specialist, board-certified surgeon, published author, and founder of Next Health, the world’s first and largest Health Optimization and Longevity clinic. As a Longevity Medicine specialist, he’s worked with thousands of patients to help optimize their well-being and extend their healthspan. Dr. Shah earned his medical degree at the age of 21, becoming one of the youngest doctors in the US. He continued his training at the Mayo Clinic, opened medical/surgical centers throughout California, started four other companies in the Health and Wellness space, and has published a book. Dr. Shah’s passion is educating people on the topics of adding healthspan to your lifespan.

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Dr. Shah’s journey to becoming a longevity expert 
  2. The importance of finding time in a busy schedule for self-care
  3. All about Dr. Shah’s functional medicine company, Next Health 
  4. Simple ways to add movement to your day 
  5. Defining longevity and how to optimize your life span 
  6. The 4 key pillars of longevity
  7. Key biomarkers of health to track in your 40s and beyond 
  8. How your gut microbiome impacts your overall health 
  9. What are peptides, and how can they benefit you? 
  10. Dr. Shah’s top lifestyle tips to truly move the needle for your health 

QUOTES

“The elimination of ultra-processed food will move the needle more than anything else you could potentially put into your body.”

“Now people have access to their data, but step two is having personal responsibility to understand what that data means, why it’s important, and following it yourself.” 

“There’s a balance that our biology needs to live under. It needs to have some stress, and it needs to have time to relax. It needs to have heavy exercise, but it also needs to have just light movement… You have to find where that balance lies in your own system and it’s always going to be changing. And you’re not going to know this until you check some of these biomarkers.” 

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Dr. Shah’s FREE guide to biomarkers

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Dr. Shah’s Website 

Next Health Website

Dr. Shah on Instagram

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670: The Invisible Load: Reclaiming Your Energy, Emotional Resilience & Power in Midlife with  Angela Foster

August 12, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Ladies, are you looking for a break from the constant emotional load you’re carrying? 

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Angela Foster, former corporate lawyer turned women’s health expert, who’s here to help you transform your health from the inside out. 

We dive into the hidden toll that stress and over-responsibility take on your energy, hormones, and long-term health. Plus, we cover heart rate variability (HRV) and how it can be a key tool for tracking and supporting your resilience and recovery.

You’ll hear simple, science-backed shifts you can make starting today to feel seen, strong, and in charge of your health again. 

Ready to finally stop running on empty and start thriving? 

Check out the episode here and take control of your life now… and for the next 30 years and beyond! 

Angela Foster

Angela Foster is a former Corporate lawyer turned Certified Integrative Health Coach, Nutritionist, personal trainer, and the host of the top-rated global podcast High Performance Health. She’s spent the last 10 years studying functional medicine, research programs, and coaching, and has interviewed the world’s top doctors and researchers in health, hormones, longevity, and high performance. Her 21-day hormone reset program is designed to help women regain their power and confidence. 

IN THIS EPISODE

  • Dealing with burnout and how it led to Angela’s career change 
  • Navigating postpartum and midlife hormonal changes
  • How do we address the invisible load that women carry? 
  • Why HRV (Heart Rate Variability) is a powerful metric for health 
  • Ways to support your mental health in midlife
  • Simple changes to enhance energy and resilience in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond!  

QUOTES

“I recognize the signs, and I think if there’s any wavering in my mood, that’s a really good indicator. But also, I pay attention to my HRV– if that starts going down, I know that’s a sign. I also have gotten better now at paying attention to my recovery in terms of my workouts.”

“Staying in alignment with my purpose has been really helpful. Just living in alignment, in sync with my priorities and my values has been a big one for me as well. So I carve out time for my family.”

“Our brain is the driver of so much. And if our mental health game isn’t dialed in as moms, as career women, as women who are upholding communities… It can feel like it all just unravels and falls apart.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Join Angela’s 21-Day Hormone Reset Program HERE!  

Angela’s Podcast: High Performance Health

Angela’s Instagram

Pre-order my new book: The Perimenopause Revolution

Join the FREE Thriving in Perimenopause and Menopause summit

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669: Why Your Skin Is Breaking Out Again: Healing Hormonal Acne in Perimenopause with Katie Stewart

August 8, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Wondering why your teenage acne seems to be coming back in full force during midlife? 

This week, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Katie Stewart joins the podcast to dive deep into the hidden causes of adult acne. Her method, The Clear Skin Solution, has helped women all over the world heal their skin from the inside out.

We’re talking about the root causes of frustrating adult-onset acne like gut imbalances, sluggish detox pathways, hormone fluctuations, and emotional stress, especially in perimenopause and menopause. Katie breaks down why your skin is reacting this way and what you can do to actually fix it—naturally and effectively.

It isn’t about covering up your skin and symptoms; it’s about true, lasting healing!

Check out this conversation and get your skin– and whole body– back in balance. 

Katie Stewart

Katie Stewart is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and the founder of Katie Stewart Wellness, where she helps women clear chronic acne by healing from the inside out. Through her signature method, The Clear Skin Solution, and co-hosting the #1 Nutrition Podcast on Apple, The Clear Skin Chronicles, Katie guides women worldwide through personalized whole-body support to help them feel amazing in their skin again. 

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Katie’s battle with hormonal acne and how she overcame it
  2. Why adult acne shows up (or comes back) in your 40s, 50s or 60s 
  3. The 5 acne clearing pillars to address the root cause of your acne
  4. How gut issues and hormone shifts trigger acne later in life
  5. The inside-out approach for helping women get clear skin after 40 
  6. Managing stress to overcome hormonal imbalances and acne 
  7. Tips for a mindful, hydrating, and SAFE daily skincare routine
  8. Habits and small wins to help clear your skin in the long term

QUOTES

“We have worked with over 3000 women across the world, and we have not seen a single woman out of those thousands have the exact same combination of imbalances in the body.” 

“This is why digestion is super critical because it’s opening up those pathways and allowing us to get rid of things, but also absorb the things that we need.”

“Stress is that silent killer. I know stress is at the core root of acne or most diseases in the body.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Work with Katie in The Clear Skin Solution!

Katie’s Website 

The Clear Skin Chronicles Podcast 

The Clear Skin Chronicles on YouTube

Katie on Instagram

Join My Thriving in Perimenopause and Menopause Summit HERE!  

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664: The Hidden Reason You’re Exhausted: How to Fix Cortisol and Boost Stress Resilience in Perimenopause

July 22, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

Ever feel so depleted that even a full night of sleep doesn’t touch the exhaustion you’re carrying? I’ve been there, too. 

In this episode, I’m sharing the raw moment I found myself feeling this exact way– completely overwhelmed and totally disconnected. 

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause and feel like your stress is out of control, this conversation is for you. We’re unpacking why the bone-deep exhaustion, brain fog, and lack of capacity you feel aren’t just about aging—they’re signals that your cortisol levels and stress response system are maxed out, leaving you in survival mode. 

I’ll break down what I’ve learned about reversing your stress response naturally, even in the busiest seasons of life. We’ll explore simple, science-backed steps to help you step out of over-efficiency mode and reclaim your calm, clarity, and joy. 

Ready to feel like YOU again, even in the chaos of midlife transitions? Don’t miss this episode! 

IN THIS EPISODE

  1. Why so many of us live in survival mode during midlife 
  2. Hormone fluctuation and its impact on cortisol regulation 
  3. Understanding the physiology of your stress response system 
  4. The link between cortisol and weight gain 
  5. My favorite cortisol resetting rituals 
  6. Habits to implement to reverse the stress response system 

QUOTES

“90% of the time, we’re solving all the problems, we’re holding it all together. We’re over-efforting, overproducing. We’re productive machines… and that primary hormone that we hear a lot about is gonna be cortisol.”

“Cortisol is just a hormone that’s responding to the environment and to how I’m living my life. So we have to look at how we live our life and how we shift the way we live our life so we’re not having this crazy response.”

“How you live your life is how you live your day, and how you live your day is how you start your day.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Dr. Mariza Instagram: DM me / tag your self-care moment @drmariza  

Pre-order The Perimenopause Revolution and claim your free bonuses HERE! 

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