009 - Understanding Emotions Through the Body — Somatic Awareness & Emotional Regulation

Where do emotions actually live, and how do we recognise them in the body?In this episode, we explore the idea of an emotion map: how feelings show up physically, how the nervous system shapes emotional perception, and why so many of us struggle to sense emotions clearly.We talk about:• where emotions are felt and sensed in the body• how somatic awareness helps us understand feelings• why emotional awareness often gets blocked• how we can help children (and ourselves) build a healthier relationship with emotionsThis episode is an invitation to move away from analysing emotions, and toward gently sensing them through the body, the nervous system, and subtle internal cues.Perfect for you if you:• feel disconnected from your emotions• understand feelings intellectually but don’t feel them• want a body‑based, nervous‑system‑informed approach• are curious how emotional awareness can be taught early and safelyA calm, grounding episode about emotional awareness, somatic sensing, and understanding emotions beyond labels.→ Free self‑hypnosis (nervous system reset):www.elephantandkiwi.com/landingKeywords: emotion map, emotions in the body, emotional awareness, nervous system, somatic awareness, body‑based healing, feelings and sensations, trauma‑informed work, emotional regulation, intuitionww.w.elephantandkiwi.comInstagram