Ever feel like you're carrying emotional baggage that isn't even yours? Yeah, same. In this episode, I dive deep into the tender (and wildly relatable) topic of queer repression-those repressed feelings we've been taught to hide, suppress, and bury just to survive in a world that doesn't always know how to hold us.I share a raw chapter of my own story-from growing up emotionally muted, to dragging around a metaphorical backpack full of unprocessed queer pain, to the moment in Peru where I drank Ayahuasca and quite literally purged an energetic slug (yep, you read that right) that had been feeding on my suppressed emotions for years. And let me tell you… that slug? Iconic. Traumatic. Freeing.This one's for the queer hearts carrying invisible weights, looking for relief, and wondering if there's a way back to emotional aliveness, freedom, and joy.We talk about:Why queer people repress feelings to surviveThe "backpack full of stones" metaphorHow emotional repression affects the bodyMy Ayahuasca ceremony in Peru (and the slug)The beauty of emotional release and queer healingA gentle invitation to start letting goIf you've ever felt numb, overwhelmed, too much, or not enough-this episode is your warm hug and permission slip to finally feel it all.Resources: 🌈 Join Queer Quest PRO at https://courses.queerquest.vip/pro/ to gain access to exclusive content and support. 🌟 Register for The Queer Comeback Webinar at https://www.queerquestwebinars.com/webinar to learn more about rebuilding your life and health in a queer context. 📘 Download The Journey to Queer Healing Guide at https://www.queerquest.vip/freeguide for valuable insights and practical tips on your healing journey. Chapters:00:00 – Welcome + Why This Topic Matters02:45 – My Queer Repression Story07:30 – The Backpack Metaphor Explained12:00 – Repression in the Queer Body15:45 – Peru, Ayahuasca, and the Slug 🐌21:30 – Emotional Release & Integration26:00 – Reflection for Queer Listeners30:00 – Final Thoughts + Invitation to Heal🔖 Tags:#QueerRepression #RepressedFeelings #QueerHealing #LGBTQHealing #AyahuascaJourney