Welcome to this week&apos;s episode of The Mastin Kipp Podcast!In this episode, you&apos;ll learn about:<ul><li>Why experiencing positive emotions about oneself can be one of the most difficult challenges for trauma survivors</li><li>How the body responds somatically to the mere thought of feeling joy or excitement, often leading to avoidance</li><li>What it takes to restructure the nervous system&apos;s associations between positive emotions and past abuse</li><li>And much more!</li></ul><a href='https://www.amazon.com/Reclaim-Your-Nervous-System-Post-Traumatic/dp/1401979157'>Click here to get my brand new book Reclaim Your Nervous System: A Guide to Positive Change, Mental Wellness, and Post-Traumatic Growth.</a>

Mastin Kipp is a number one best-selling author, speaker and Creator of Functional Life Coaching™ for people who are seeking rapid transformation in their lives. He has been featured on the Emmy Award show, Super Soul Sunday, and recognized as a “thought leader for the next generation” by Oprah Winfrey.Mastin has built a highly successful international personal development company that helps people create rapid change, connect to who they really are and how to live their lives with passion and purpose. Through his writing, online courses, in-person seminars and international retreats, Mastin has worked with over two million people in over 100 countries around the world.Oprah recently also named Mastin “one of 100 awakened leaders who are using their voices and talent to elevate humanity,” alongside other teachers such as Tony Robbins, Caroline Myss, Deepak Chopra, Dr. Brené Brown, Marianne Williamson and Eckhart Tolle to name just a few. Visit MastinKipp.com for more information.

Why Positive Emotions Can Feel Threatening After Trauma