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Published May 16, 2023

107 - If Trapped Emotions Are Making Us Sick, How Do We Release Them? w/ Dr. Christian Gonzalez

Dr. Christian Gonzalez dives into the connection between trapped emotions and physical health, revealing how fascia stores emotions, the impact of environmental toxins, and techniques for emotional healing through body mapping and vocal expression.
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  • Fascia

    explains that fascia, a tissue resembling a web-like structure under the skin, holds our emotions. He describes fascia as the body's communication network, connecting everything from head to toe. This tissue not only supports physical structure but also retains memories of trauma, influencing how we react to stress and danger 1.

    The fascia, in essence, is your intuition. The network of cells have so much memory that all you need is just a weird feeling for your body to react.

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    Fascia's ability to anticipate threats and store emotional energy makes it crucial for both physical and emotional health 2.

       

    Body Mapping

    Understanding where emotions are stored in the body is key to healing. explains that emotions like sadness and grief are often held in the chest and lungs, while fear is stored in the kidneys or upper left abdomen. Anger is typically found in the liver, and sexual repression can manifest as rigidity in the hips 3.

    If you're connected enough with your body, you can go to the supermarket, reach for some food, and you'll feel a very subtle contraction or expansion around the food.

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    He emphasizes the importance of tuning into these body signals to understand and address emotional issues 4.

       

    Voice

    highlights the role of vocal expression in emotional release. He explains that using our true voice can help emotions move through the body more freely. People who regularly use their voice, like singers and actors, often find it easier to release emotions 5.

    Your true voice is the most important piece for your healing. You have to connect back to your voice.

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    He encourages everyone to sing and make sounds from the belly to facilitate emotional healing and self-expression 6.

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