{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fc4c33df5-048b-47f4-bd8a-3bbc483c9d55","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"The Body Is the Subconscious: How Releasing Trapped Emotions Frees the Nervous System with Danielle Matthews","description":"On Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya speaks with Danielle Matthews, a brain-trauma survivor and teacher who explains why the body stores subconscious memory\u2014and how somatic awareness and gentle yogic techniques (Yoga Nidra, yoga therapy) can release \u201cenergetic blocks\u201d tied to stress, grief, and overwhelm. Danielle breaks down a practical sequence\u2014breathe, feel, relax, watch, allow\u2014to meet sensations without force, letting stored charge resolve instead of cycling into anxiety, pain, or fatigue. This episode is a straightforward guide to mind\u2013body healing, nervous-system regulation, and emotion processing you can actually use today.\u00a0\nAbout the Guest:\nDanielle Matthews is a brain-injury survivor and educator who teaches accessible practices for releasing stored emotional energy. Her work blends Yoga Nidra and yoga therapy to help people shift panic, pain, and tension by listening to the body instead of overriding it.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\n\u201cThe body is the subconscious.\u201d Unprocessed experiences can consolidate as sensory tension or \u201cenergetic knots,\u201d shaping mood, posture, and health.\n\n\nSignals, not enemies. Recurring tight spots (neck, shoulders, gut, low back) often reflect undigested emotional load, not just mechanics.\n\n\n5-step micro-protocol: Breathe (invite), Feel (track sensation), Relax (soften edges), Watch (let it intensify/shift), Allow (until it melts/moves).\n\n\nNo story required. You don\u2019t need to relive the past; sensation is the language of the body\u2014completion happens somatically.\n\n\nNervous-system benefits. Meeting sensations with safety cues the parasympathetic system, reducing anxiety spikes and sleep-disrupting tightness.\n\n\nPractical check-in. Scan left/right sides, hips, jaw, and breath depth daily; tiny releases compound.\n\n\nWhen to seek help. Persistent pain, trauma history, or overwhelm: work with a trained somatic/yoga therapypractitioner for guided support.\n\n\nConnect with the Guest\n\n\nYouTube: Heal with Danielle\n\n\nWebsite: brainbodyself.com\n\n\n1:1 guidance available via her site.\n\n\n\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\n\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com\ud83c\udf10 Website: www.healthymindbyavik.com\ud83d\udccd Based in: India & USA\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity.\nCHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:\ud83c\udfa7 Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\ud83e\udd1d Be a guest on our other shows: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest\ud83e\udd1d Video Testimonial: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/testimonials\ud83e\udd1d Join Our Guest &","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9ff941b2-c1de-4621-8434-9d436107732d/ogy0os5qcgc.jpg"}