Science - Understanding Your Emotions: Self-Compassion, Flexibility & Healing

In this episode of Rise Together, Dr. Inma explores the science behind self-compassion, emotional regulation, and resilience following Valentina’s conversation with Sofia. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), she explains why emotions are not the problem — our fear of feeling them often is.The episode unpacks experiential avoidance, overthinking, body awareness, trauma responses, and psychological flexibility, showing how emotions carry important information when we learn to listen safely and compassionately. Dr. Inma also explores the connection between the body and emotions, the role of self-soothing, and how self-compassion can shift both our nervous system and our relationship with ourselves.Through reflective questions and practical insights, this conversation invites you to slow down, reconnect with your inner world, and explore what it truly means to become your own best friend.Topics include:Emotional regulation & experiential avoidanceThe neuroscience of emotions and traumaOverthinking, rumination & self-awarenessBody awareness and nervous system regulationInternal Family Systems (IFS) & inner partsPsychological flexibility & resilienceSelf-compassion as a daily practiceA thoughtful and grounding episode for anyone wanting to understand themselves more deeply and build a kinder relationship with their mind, body, and emotions.