In Chapter Three of Yucky Yummy Savory Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions, we take an insightful journey into the world of interoception—basically, how our bodies “talk” to us from the inside. I share a personal story about my niece Rebecca, who, through her unique neurodivergent experiences, has shown me just how important it is to tune in to these internal signals.
This chapter uncovers the secrets of our body’s internal “text messages” that we often overlook, like feeling thirsty, cold, or tired. I explain how these homeostatic emotions keep us in balance while affective emotions shape our mood, all blending together to influence how we feel and react. Think of it like being a chef, but instead of creating dishes, you're identifying flavors of your feelings to craft a more balanced life.
I also throw in some fun exercises to help you fine-tune your internal awareness—no culinary skills required! So, join me in exploring how to identify the flavors of our emotions, and let’s uncover our inner emotional chef for a life that’s a little more balanced and a lot more flavorful.
Links
* Biggest Little Farm movie: https://youtu.be/fHYWEttABVU?si=quPTOjmw8huMpxkM
* Listen to all of the chapters: https://tinyurl.com/YYSS-YT-playlist
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