Mast Cell, Histamine & Mold: Triple Threat to Trauma Recovery | Dr. Aimie Apigian

How do mast cell activation and mold toxicity keep us stuck in our responses and triggers to trauma?

Have you ever wondered why you are so reactive - to people, foods, smells, sounds and stress - while other people around you seem completely fine? You are going into overdrive or even overwhelm, and think you just must be having a bad day or looking for what triggered you.

The answer might surprise you. A specific cell of your immune system, mast cells, could be actually causing trauma responses in your body, putting you into emotional states that have less to do with the people around you and more with a compound those cells release, histamine.

Whether you're dealing with unexplained persistent health symptoms, struggling with anxiety that won't budge with traditional approaches, or simply want to understand yourself better and how your emotions and immune system are connected, this episode will give you actionable insights.

I want to dedicate this episode to the loving memory of our guest Beth O'Hara, who passed away in July 2024.

Beth was a pioneering functional naturopath who transformed countless lives through her work with Mast Cell 360, helping people understand and heal from complex cases of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), mold toxicity, and related conditions. She was a friend to me and I am sad to not have more time and conversations with her and I feel I can honor her life and work with this episode.


// KEY MOMENTS //
[02:77] The role of mast cells in our physiology and trauma response
[10:27] Why and how mast cells will block your ability to create inner safety
[15:46] Why mold exposure can keep your body stuck in trauma responses long after exposure
[17:55] How to recognize if histamine is driving your anxiety


// Helpful Links Related To This Episode //

Related Podcasts:
• Episode 84: Cellular Resilience And Post-Traumatic Growth with Ari Whitten → https://biologyoftrauma.com/episode-8...
• Episode 95:Trauma and Toxins: Methylation And Unblocking Your Body's Detoxification Pathways with Dr. Albert Mensah → https://biologyoftrauma.com/ep95?el=YT

Related YouTube Videos:
• Beyond Talk Therapy: Addressing the Biochemical Basis of Behavior & Changing Our Responses with Dr. Robert Lustig →    • Beyond Talk Therapy: Biochemical Keys to B...  

Guides, Tools & Resources:
• The Essential Sequence: free guide that shows you the difference between stress and trauma states of our nervous system. In just 3 steps, it walks you through what your body needs when it has stored trauma or is in a freeze response. → https://traumahealingaccelerated.myka...

• Foundational Journey: if you want to be safely guided through The Essential Sequence, and lay your foundation of regulation in this online 6 week course, join me and my team of mentors for this journey into your inner world with practical somatic and parts self-practices → https://traumahealingaccelerated.myka...

• Cellular Energy Power: designed to support the mitochondria with a synergistic blend of nutrients and botanicals. → https://traumahealingaccelerated.com/...

Connect with Beth O’Hara Team:
Website: https://mastcell360.com/
Instagram:   / mastcell360  
Facebook:   / mastcell360