Why can it be so hard to feel and express emotions? What happens physiologically in the brain and nervous system when anger is stuffed down? Is emotional expression necessary for our physical health? Have these topics been studied, or can we only go off our own experiences?   Hosts Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof, and Matt Bush of Next Level Neuro are answering all these questions and more. They break down the ways people with childhood trauma develop repressive behaviors, why emotional expression is crucial for our overall health, and the consequences of emotional repression in the nervous system.   Since repression is a subconscious defense mechanism, it affects our behavior and belief patterns, and changes our perception without us even realizing it. This makes it incredibly hard to change, but after listening to this episode, you’ll better understand how emotional repression impacts the different systems in the body and the power of nervous system regulation.   Tune in to learn how this knowledge can help you or your practice as a healer!   Topics discussed in this episode:   Why emotional expression is important for our health How childhood trauma affects our capacity to feel and express emotion Emotional repression and abandonment Responses of suppression vs. repression Consequences to the nervous system Damage to the interoceptive system Finding a safe space to work through emotions Anger as a communication tool and expression Effects on the immune system The use of plant medicine and epigenetics   Get more information on the Neuro Somatic Intelligence Certification: https://www.neurosomaticintelligence.com?aff=traumarewired   Claim your two free weeks on the Brain Based Wellness Site: https://brainbased-wellness.com/membership/?aff=Jenebug     Join the Trauma Rewired Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/761101225132846   Connect with Matt Bush:   https://www.nextlevelneuro.com/   https://www.instagram.com/nextlevelneuro/   https://www.facebook.com/nextlevelneuro/   Work with Jennifer: Head to https://calendly.com/traumarewired/consultation for a consultation to identify trauma responses in your own life and learn how to train your nervous system to move out of behaviors that aren’t serving you!   https://www.instagram.com/illuminatedwithjennifer/ FREE 1 Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens when you use my exclusive offer: https://www.athleticgreens.com/rewired This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique http://www.podcastboutique.com