Author and Renowned Holistic Physician discusses how unresolved emotions influence our relationships — and how releasing them can free us from the past



ST. GEORGE, UT, November 04, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The holidays can be hard for people grieving a loved one, coping with estrangement, or dreading painful family dynamics. Veteran holistic physician and USA Today bestselling author Dr. Bradley Nelson shares how unresolved emotions influence our relationships — and how releasing them can free us from the past.

Author of the USA Today Bestseller "The Heart Code" and the holistic healing classic "The Emotion Code," Dr. Brad explains how trapped emotions, commonly known as emotional baggage, can affect our present relationships.

"People we care about may say or do things that trigger strong emotions in us. This can make family gatherings awkward and uncomfortable, or even lead to estrangement," he says. Consider these points:

• Trapped emotions can cause you to make wrong assumptions and misinterpret innocent remarks and behavior, damaging your relationships.

• Triggers are your body's natural responses to past hurts, and can reveal that you have trapped emotions you need to deal with.

• Carrying trapped emotions such as resentment, anxiousness, abandonment, insecurity, jealousy, and others can make you more prone to feeling that way all the time.

Energy healing practices such as The Emotion Code® and The Body Code® are designed to help people resolve emotional baggage and other imbalances that may be harming your health and relationships or otherwise holding you back in life.

"When we learn to identify and release trapped emotions, we can heal the hurts of the past, restore relationships, and move forward without regrets," Dr. Brad says. "This is important not only for our relationships but also our overall health and well-being."

Dr. Brad can discuss:

• Why family gatherings trigger old wounds. How past hurts can influence our reactions to a relative's words or behavior, sometimes turning a minor exchange into a painful conflict.
• Coping with holiday grief. Why holiday traditions can intensify feelings of grief, and tips for navigating the loss of a loved one.
• Breaking old emotional patterns. How recognizing triggers can help us pause, reconsider reactions and respond more thoughtfully when family tensions arise.
• Finding peace amid difficult family dynamics. How emotional awareness and healthy boundaries can help us protect our well-being, even when others' behavior remains unchanged.
• How forgiving others helps us. Dr. Brad calls forgiving those who have hurt us "the number one thing you can do to reduce stress in your life."

"When we withhold forgiveness from someone who has hurt us, we may think that we are getting even or hurting that person, but nothing could be further from the truth. What we are really doing is we are hurting ourselves. Say someone has done something truly horrible that seems impossible for you to forgive. You have power to do something meaningful that can be life-changing, especially for yourself, and that is to forgive. This gift to self brings joy and freedom from negativity.

"Letting go of trapped emotions and past hurts, striving to forgive others, and taking care of yourself and your physical and emotional needs — these are gifts you can give to make the holidays more joyful and bright," Dr. Brad says.

About Dr. Bradley Nelson:

Renowned holistic physician and USA Today Bestselling Author Dr. Bradley Nelson is one of the world's foremost experts on biohacking and energy medicine. A visionary thought leader in root cause healing and personal transformation, he is the creator of The Emotion Code®, The Body Code®, and The Belief Code®, and CEO of Discover Healing, which has certified 17,000 practitioners worldwide across 108 countries. His bestselling books include "The Emotion Code" — which has sold more than 1 million copies — "The Body Code"," and his newest book, "The Heart Code," co-authored with his wife Jean Nelson. "The Heart Code" is a USA Today Bestseller, now available on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble. Learn more at DiscoverHealing.com.

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