Unmasking Emotions with brain body awareness: reconnect after trauma

What this episode covers

Welcome to the latest episode of "Who the Fuck is in the Mirror" podcast! Join Angela Spooner, your emotional intelligence guide and trauma-informed coach, as she dives into the intriguing connections between our body and brain. This episode explores Chapter 5 of "The Body Keeps the Score," focusing on how emotions shape our physical expressions and behaviors. Angela delves into Darwin's observations on the physical signs of emotions and their similarities to animals. She explains how our emotions communicate through our facial and bodily movements, impacting our mental state and interactions with others. Discover the intricate dance between anger, sadness, and fear, and how these emotions manifest in our daily lives. Angela also highlights the importance of understanding our autonomic nervous system and its role in regulating our fight, flight, and freeze responses. Learn how social support, self-awareness, and body regulation techniques like yoga and breathwork can help us rebuild our emotional resilience. Tune in for an eye-opening journey into the science of self-awareness, and find out how you can transform your self-doubt and insecurity into badass confidence and understanding. Don't miss Angela's insights on creating a balanced and fulfilling life!

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