Trauma Rewired

The Neurology of Empathy

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Jun 3, 2024
In this enlightening discussion, Matt Bush, co-lead educator of Neurosomatic Intelligence Training, delves into the fascinating relationship between empaths and narcissists. He reveals how both share similar brain chemistry and emotional challenges. Matt explains the intricacies of empathy from a neurosomatic viewpoint, including how interoception deficits lead to heightened empathetic responses. Listeners learn about the potential pitfalls of being an empath, such as emotional fatigue and the importance of nervous system regulation to maintain healthy boundaries.
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Physiological Basis Of Empathy

  • Empaths physiologically experience others' emotions via their nervous system and insular cortex.
  • This causes internal cascades like adrenaline and muscle tension that mirror observed emotions.
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Insular Cortex Links Empaths And Narcissists

  • Empathic over-sensitivity links to anterior insular cortex differences and can be as overwhelming as narcissistic insular deficits.
  • Causes include developmental conditioning, TBI, or infections affecting the brain.
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Interoception Drives External Emotional Seeking

  • Interoception is perception of internal bodily sensations like hunger, temperature, and fatigue.
  • Poor interoceptive accuracy leads people to co-regulate by using others' emotions to make their internal state predictable.
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