Gout is often dismissed as the outcome of rich food and alcohol, but Heather McKean reveals a deeper story: unresolved anger, shame, and control patterns that crystalize in the body as pain and inflammation. In this episode, Heather unpacks why gout so commonly strikes the feet, how early family dynamics prime a person for “acidic” emotions, and why perfectionism, worry, and feeling trapped can feed flare-ups. Through the composite case of “Marcus,” she traces the path from emotionally absent parenting to high-achieving adulthood laced with suppressed rage—and then offers practical Mind Change steps for releasing bitterness, reclaiming boundaries, and breaking generational cycles.

What We Covered

🧠 Gout isn’t just diet—it’s stored anger and control.

🔥 Suppressed emotions become physical inflammation.

👣 Feet pain = can’t move forward or stand up for self.

👨‍👩‍👦 Emotionally absent parents breed perfectionism.

🎭 Control creates disconnection, not safety.

😔 Hidden guilt and resentment fuel flare-ups.

⏳ Torn between duty and pleasure repeats old pain.

🍷 Food, alcohol, or work numb buried feelings.

🌿 Flares may signal healing after standing up for self.

🌳 Gout invites breaking ancestral emotional cycles.

💬 Heal by releasing anger, guilt, and control.

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