Feeling Your Feelings

A scientific tour of the body that looks at how, why and where humans experience emotions. Why does nervousness feel like butterflies in our belly and embarrassment cause a blush to spread across our face? While we know our brains are connected to our emotions, scientists are now learning how other parts of our bodies also help us feel our feelings. How does all the information flow through our bodies? And how does it turn into the things we call emotions? Here’s a fascinating, toe-to-head tour through the human body that answers these questions – and more! The guide every adolescent is looking for to explain their suddenly out-of-control feelings.