Have you ever heard of emotional hoarding? It’s when we not only carry the emotional baggage that weighs us down—we stockpile it, nurture it, and refuse to let it go. Eek!

Well, today on the 4:13, author Laurie Davies explains how unresolved emotions can quietly affect our relationships, our spiritual lives, and even our physical health. She unpacks the hidden dangers of holding on to emotions like worry, regret, dread, and bitterness—and why they can become so familiar that we don’t even recognize their hold on us.