“Feel your feelings” — sounds simple, right? But if you’ve ever found yourself spiraling at 2AM replaying that awkward thing you said at work, or venting to friends for hours only to leave brunch still anxious, you know it’s not that easy. The truth is, most of us intellectualize our emotions instead of actually processing them. We analyze, overthink, and try to “logic” our way out of discomfort — but our bodies still carry the stress.

In this blog, we’ll break down the real difference between intellectualizing emotions vs. feeling emotions somatically. Through the lens of polyvagal theory, somatic experiencing, attachment theory, and ADHD/neurodivergent-informed care, you’ll learn why emotions aren’t problems to solve, but waves of experience that move through the body when we let them. You’ll also get step-by-step tools for regulating your nervous system, reconnecting to your body, and actually releasing emotions instead of looping in thought spirals.

Whether you’re navigating trauma, stress, anxiety, or relationship challenges, this guide will help you understand emotional processing in a way that’s compassionate, embodied, and actually doable in real life.