In this episode, the Cuddle Monster guides us into the Forest of Forgotten Feelings, where the heavy suitcases of unclaimed emotions wait to be unpacked. 🌲✨

From unshed tears and buried anger to shame and loneliness, he reflects on how humans carry hidden weight in their nervous systems — and why so many keep watering the weeds of pain instead of planting seeds of joy. With tenderness and a touch of cosmic humor, the Cuddle Monster explores how trauma lingers in the body, how rumination strengthens suffering, and how even technology often amplifies old wounds rather than heals them.

But there is hope. Science shows that practices like EMDR therapy, journaling, mindfulness, and time in nature can rewire and soothe the system, turning the forest of overwhelm into a garden of growth.

Expect laughter, tenderness, and three small “missions from outer space” to help you unpack your own suitcases of forgotten feelings.

👉 Listen in — and maybe discover that your feelings aren’t enemies, but guides. 💜

🌌 And don’t miss the full animated adventures on YouTube: Welcome to the Cuddleverse

Show Notes

• Trauma in the body
  National Center for Biotechnology Information. (2014). Understanding the Impact of Trauma. NCBI Bookshelf.
  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK207191/
• Health impacts of childhood trauma
  University of Rochester Medical Center. (2022). How Childhood Trauma May Impact Adults.
  https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/publications/health-matters/how-childhood-trauma-may-impact-adults
• Negativity bias in adults
  Carretié, L. (2014). Not all emotions are created equal: The negativity bias in adults. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3652533/
• Effects of trauma on health
  Center for Health Care Strategies (2016). Understanding the Effects of Trauma on Health.
  https://www.chcs.org/media/Fact-Sheet-Understanding-Effects-of-Trauma-1.pdf
• Nature reduces rumination
  Bratman, G. N., et al. (2015). Nature experience reduces rumination and subgenual prefrontal cortex activation. PNAS.
  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4507237/

About the Authors

At Grow and Glow Studios, we believe that the most powerful journey is the one that happens within. Our mission is to support the internal growth of humanity through uplifting, educational, and fun content that inspires reflection, connection, and transformation.

Whether you're looking for mindful insights, emotional empowerment, or simply a space that nurtures your personal evolution, you've found your creative sanctuary. Through videos, series, and interactive experiences, we aim to spark curiosity, spread light, and make self-discovery a joyful process.

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