EMOTIONAL FLASHBACKS WITHOUT MEMORIES: When Your Body Remembers What Your Mind Can't Explain

Not all flashbacks look like flashbacks. For survivors of complex trauma (CPTSD), emotional flashbacks can arrive without any visual memory — sudden waves of shame, terror, abandonment, or helplessness that seem to come from nowhere. In this episode, we break down the concept popularized by Pete Walker, explain the neuroscience of why the body stores trauma as feeling rather than memory, and explore how to begin recognizing and working with these experiences. Whether you're a trauma survivor, a loved one, or a mental health professional, this episode will change how you understand the connection between your past and your present emotional life.Website: https://lauragiles.org