Research & Publications
Exploring the relationship between nervous system regulation, emotional intelligence, embodied awareness, and self-trust through research, somatic practice, and applied emotional learning.
My research explores the gap between emotional awareness and emotional regulation, particularly why people can often understand themselves intellectually yet still struggle to stay grounded and connected during moments of stress and emotional activation.
Through both research and applied practice, I’m interested in how nervous system regulation and embodied awareness influence emotional intelligence, behavioral response, self-trust, and emotional wellbeing in real-life contexts.
Current Research Interests
Nervous system regulation
Emotional intelligence
Embodied awareness
Emotional regulation under stress
Self-trust development
Human behavior & relational dynamics
Trauma-informed emotional development
Somatic approaches to wellbeing
PUBLICATION FEATURE
From Knowing to Feeling: A Somatic Approach to Growing Emotional Intelligence
Key Findings
Increased emotional self-awareness
Improved emotional regulation
Greater intentional response under stress
Increased self-trust
This published mixed-methods study explored how somatic nervous system regulation practices influence emotional intelligence, emotional regulation, and self-trust in adults. Following a four-week somatic intervention, participants demonstrated measurable improvements in emotional self-awareness, emotional regulation, optimism, and intentional response under stress.
The findings support the growing understanding that emotional intelligence is not solely cognitive, but deeply connected to embodied awareness and nervous system regulation. This research reflects my broader interest in bridging emotional insight and real-life emotional regulation in ways that are measurable, accessible, and deeply human.
