EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 10 MIN
Where Your Feelings Live
from The Bedtime Scientist: Calm Science for Sleepy Kids · host Josh Fleishman
Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach? A lump in your throat? Tears that seemed to come from nowhere?Tonight on Bedtime Scientist, we explore the science of feelings and the nervous system in a calm bedtime story for kids and the grown-ups listening beside them.Why does your stomach flutter when you're nervous or excited? Why do cheeks grow warm when we feel loved or embarrassed? Why does crying help us feel better afterward?Together, we follow the quiet network of nerves inside the body, including the vagus nerve, and discover how feelings travel through the stomach, chest, throat, face, and heart.This gentle sleep podcast episode helps children understand emotions through science, curiosity, and calm storytelling.🕯️ Calm science for bedtime. No music. No sound effects. Just one voice, soft wonder, and a quieter nervous system.To support the show, visit - BedtimeScientist.com
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