Heal Within with Dr. Evette Rose

• How to Make Peace With Your Past Without Repeating It + Meditation

  Send us a textHave you ever asked yourself why that old version of you still shows up in the present? Why the choices, beliefs, or pain from years ago still shape who you are today? You’re not alone—and there’s a reason for it.In this episode, we uncover how the brain encodes early experiences and why childhood overwhelms can echo into adulthood. The amygdala, our brain’s emotional “smoke detector,” stores overwhelming moments and assigns meaning—even if that meaning is distorted. Because the frontal cortex (responsible for perspective and reasoning) wasn’t fully developed in childhood, you couldn’t contextualize what happened. Instead, you internalized it, turning those experiences into unconscious beliefs about yourself. Unless updated, those beliefs continue shaping your identity and decisions today.But healing is possible—and it begins with compassion. I share an eight-step process for making peace with your past self without repeating old patterns:Cultivate empathy for your younger self.Embrace your humanity and imperfections.Practice genuine forgiveness (for yourself and others).Accept what happened without minimizing or denying it.Take ownership without shame.Make amends where possible.Become the person you once needed.Live aligned with your authentic values.The most profound revelation? Each time you meet an old story with compassion instead of criticism, you literally rewire your emotional circuitry. Neuroscience confirms that compassion-based reframing activates new neural pathways, reducing the grip of fear and shame.This episode closes with a guided meditation designed to help you connect with your younger self, offer comfort, and create a felt experience of integration and healing.✨ Inside this episode:How unresolved childhood memories become “identity scripts”The role of the amygdala and frontal cortex in emotional imprintingA step-by-step roadmap to release old versions of yourselfA guided meditation for deep integration and compassionYour past is part of your story, but it doesn’t have to dictate your future. Join me in this soul-nourishing journey back to wholeness—one breath, one breakthrough at a time.Support the show

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• When the Abuser Dies: Grief, Anger, and Release + Meditation

  Send us a text⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses parental abuse, emotional trauma, and the death of an abusive parent. Please take care while listening.How do you mourn a parent who was never safe? How do you grieve someone who caused you harm?Six years ago, when my father passed away, I faced a loss layered with trauma. My father was a clinically diagnosed sociopath, an abusive alcoholic, and a man who weaponized religion. He left wounds instead of warm memories, yet when I was called to make his end-of-life decisions, I had to meet him where he was—not by abandoning my boundaries, but by finding a language that could bridge our broken connection.Psychologists call this ambiguous grief—grieving not the person themselves, but the relationship that never truly existed. It’s a complicated, isolating experience rarely acknowledged in our cultural conversations about loss. Neuroscience shows that our brains stay tethered to the hope of repair, which explains why so many adult children of abusive parents keep seeking resolution—even when they know it won’t come.In this episode, I share what liberation looked like for me. It wasn’t forgiveness. It wasn’t understanding. It was the quiet power of releasing the lifelong fantasy that one day he would apologize, one day he would change. His death closed the door on that waiting, and with it, I discovered a new kind of sovereignty: compassion with boundaries.This conversation is for anyone navigating complicated grief: whether you’re mourning an abuser, an addict, a narcissist, or simply someone who couldn’t love you the way you needed. Your grief is valid. Your healing belongs to you. And peace doesn’t depend on anyone else’s transformation.✨ Inside this episode:What “ambiguous grief” really means—and why it’s rarely talked aboutHow unresolved childhood trauma rewires the nervous system and complicates griefWhy compassion with boundaries is a radical act of self-liberationA guided meditation to support your own healing journeyHave you experienced this kind of grief? Share your story or reach out—I’d love to hear from you. You are not alone in this journey toward emotional freedom.Support the show

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• The Science of Emotional Intelligence—and How to Strengthen Yours + Meditation

  Send us a textThe Science of Emotional Intelligence — and How to Strengthen Yours (Including Meditation)In this episode of Heal Within, Dr. Evette Rose — trauma therapist and creator of the Metaphysical Anatomy Technique™ — explores Emotional Intelligence as the nervous system’s hidden superpower. Through personal insights, neuroscience, and practical strategies, Dr. Evette breaks down the four pillars of Emotional Intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, and relationship management. You’ll discover why EI is vital for trauma recovery, how to spot the hidden barriers holding you back, and three actionable ways to strengthen your own. The episode closes with a guided meditation and affirmations to help you embody emotional safety and compassion. Whether you’re healing from the past, improving relationships, or leading with empathy, this conversation will equip you with tools to move through life with greater presence, resilience, and grace.References (APA 7th Edition)Bradberry, T., & Greaves, J. (2009). Emotional intelligence 2.0. TalentSmart.Eurich, T. (2017). Insight: The surprising truth about how others see us, how we see ourselves, and why the answers matter more than we think. Currency.Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ. Bantam Books.Gross, J. J. (2015). Emotion regulation: Current status and future prospects. Psychological Inquiry, 26(1), 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/1047840X.2014.940781McEwen, B. S., & Stellar, E. (1993). Stress and the individual: Mechanisms leading to disease. Archives of Internal Medicine, 153(18), 2093–2101. https://doi.org/10.1001/archinte.1993.00410180039004Schutte, N. S., Malouff, J. M., Hall, L. E., Haggerty, D. J., Cooper, J. T., Golden, C. J., & Dornheim, L. (1998). Development and validation of a measure of emotional intelligence. Personality and Individual Differences, 25(2), 167–177. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0191-8869(98)00001-4Siegel, D. J. (2010). The mindful therapist: A clinician’s guide to mindsight and neural integration. W. W. Norton & Company.Support the show

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• When Healing Doesn't Work + Meditation

  Send us a textAre you doing everything right in your healing journey—but still feel stuck, shut down, or emotionally numb? In this breakthrough episode, Dr. Evette Rose reveals the hidden role of oxytocin, your body’s “safety and connection” chemical, and why unresolved trauma can block it from flowing—no matter how hard you’re trying to heal.You’ll discover:Why healing efforts stall when oxytocin is lowHow early life trauma hardwires your nervous system to brace for dangerThe paradox of craving love, but fearing closenessWhy vasopressin, not cortisol, may be keeping you stuckGentle ways to rebuild safety and restore oxytocin naturallyThis episode includes a soothing guided meditation to help you reconnect with the feeling of love, safety, and trust in your body—because you're not broken. You’re patterned. And those patterns can change.🌿 Affirmation of the Day: “I am rebuilding safety from the inside out.”With loveDr. Evette RoseWebsite: www.metaphysicalanatomy.comFree Masterclasses: www.matmasterclass.comEvents: https://metaphysicalanatomy.com/event_s/Books: https://metaphysicalanatomy.com/books-by-evette-rose/Book a Session: https://metaphysicalanatomy.com/session/ReferencesCarter, C. S. (2014). Oxytocin pathways and the evolution of human behavior. Annual Review of Psychology, 65, 17–39. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-psych-010213-115110Champagne, F. A., & Meaney, M. J. (2007). Transgenerational effects of social environment on variations in maternal care and behavioral response to novelty. Behavioral Neuroscience, 121(6), 1353–1363. https://doi.org/10.1037/0735-7044.121.6.1353Heim, C., & Nemeroff, C. B. (2001). The role of childhood trauma in the neurobiology of mood and anxiety disorders: Preclinical and clinical studies. Biological Psychiatry, 49(12), 1023–1039. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0006-3223(01)01157-XMeyer-Lindenberg, A., Domes, G., Kirsch, P., & Heinrichs, M. (2011). Oxytocin and vasopressin in the human brain: Social neuropeptides for translational medicine. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 12(9), 524–538. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn3044Porges, S. W. (2011). The polyvagal theory: Neurophysiological foundations of emotions, attachment, communication, and self-regulation. W. W. Norton & Company.Uvnäs-Moberg, K., Handlin, L., Petersson, M., & Self, E. A. (2015). Oxytocin and cortisol: Social buffering of stress. Physiology & Behavior, 147, 164–175. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2014.11.039Walker, S. C., & McGlone, F. P. (2013). The social brain: Neurobiological basis of affiliative behaviours and psychological well-being. Neuropeptides, 47(6), 379–393. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.npep.2013.10.008Support the show

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• Is Childhood Trauma Causing Immune Dysfunction? + Meditation

  Send us a textIn this powerful episode of Heal Within, Dr. Evette Rose explores how unresolved childhood attachment trauma doesn’t just affect your emotions—it imprints deep into your nervous and immune systems, shaping the way your body responds to life. Discover the neuroscience behind why early emotional wounds create lifelong patterns of inflammation, fatigue, anxiety, and disconnection—and how you can begin to reverse these effects through trauma-aware healing.You’ll learn:How attachment trauma primes your brain and immune systemWhy microglia (the brain’s immune cells) become hyper-reactiveThe link between chronic stress, inflammation, and burnoutSigns your nervous system is stuck in survival modeHow to begin rewiring your system for safety and connection💛 The episode closes with a deeply healing Guided Meditation: Reuniting with the Divine Mother & Divine Father for Attachment Healing, helping you reconnect with a felt sense of love, safety, and inner wholeness.🌿 Affirmation of the Day: “I release the past and receive new nurturing now.”With loveDr. Evette RoseWebsite: www.metaphysicalanatomy.comEvents: https://metaphysicalanatomy.com/event_s/Books: https://metaphysicalanatomy.com/books-by-evette-rose/Book a Session: https://metaphysicalanatomy.com/session/ReferencesAinsworth, M. D. S., & Bowlby, J. (1991). An ethological approach to personality development. American Psychologist, 46(4), 333–341. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.46.4.333Bremner, J. D., & Vermetten, E. (2001). Stress and development: Behavioral and biological consequences. Development and Psychopathology, 13(3), 473–489. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0954579401003042Danese, A., & Lewis, S. J. (2017). Psychoneuroimmunology of early-life stress: The hidden wounds of childhood trauma? Neuropsychopharmacology, 42(1), 99–114. https://doi.org/10.1038/npp.2016.198Fields, R. D. (2006). The other half of the brain. Scientific American, 295(3), 54–61. https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0906-54Gunnar, M. R., & Quevedo, K. (2007). The neurobiology of stress and development. Annual Review of Psychology, 58, 145–173. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.psych.58.110405.085605Hennessy, M. B., Deak, T., & Schiml, P. A. (2014). Sociality and sickness: Have cytokines evolved to serve social functions beyond times of pathogen exposure? Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 37, 15–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2013.10.021Hutchinson, M. R., & Watkins, L. R. (2014). Why is neuroimmunopharmacology crucial for the future of addiction research? Neuropharmacology, 76, 218–227. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropharm.2013.04.008Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K., McGuire, L., Robles, T. F., & Glaser, R. (2002). Emotions, morbidity, and mortality: New perspectives from psychoneuroimmunology. Annual Review of Psychology, 53, 83–107. Support the show

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