The Squidgy Stuff: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection Emotions—what I call “the squidgy stuff”—can make anyone squirm. Most people see emotions through a prism, with lights flashing in all directions when we lose control. Generally, we’re not taught that emotions have a direct effect on the body’s wellness. Have you ever seen something and felt a shiver run through your body without knowing why? It’s the old story: for every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction. When we have a thought, we always have a physical response in the body—conscious or unconscious. As Maya Angelou once said, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Our…