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Episode #9 Numb is the drug. Feeling is the detox. Withdrawal hurts—but it’s how you come back to life."
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What if the most powerful step in healing isn’t telling the story again, but choosing not to? I open up about moving from constant explaining to a quieter, deeper clarity—one grounded in self-trust, contentment, and the courage to release old narratives that no longer serve me. We walk through a simple but vivid metaphor: imagine being at the bottom of a pile where each “player” is a weight—guilt, shame, failure, fear. Then we start lifting them off, one by one, with practical choices: therapy that helps you name what’s real, journaling to process truth, and small actions that break perfection paralysis. I share how creating this podcast became an unexpected mirror for growth, and how choosing to give myself closure changed everything. The shift isn’t about denying pain; it’s about honoring it without letting it define the future. Together we look at the patterns that numb us—doom scrolling, overworking, drinking, gambling—and how to feel fully without collapsing. We talk about contentment as a daily practice, not a someday prize, and the joy that comes from simple wins, like a warm holiday with family that used to trigger grief. You’ll hear prompts to rewrite your story with agency: Where do you want to live? Who nourishes you? What rhythms make you steady? Along the way, we focus on self-worth, emotional intelligence, and sustainable growth that sticks. If you’re ready to stop chasing closure and start granting it, this conversation will give you language, tools, and courage to begin. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to support the show. What’s the first “weight” you’re ready to lift off today?
If you're in emotional crisis or facing abuse, please know you're not alone. I've included resources below that may support you.
National Suicide Prevention: 988 US
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Disclaimer: This content is for emotional clarity and creative healing. It is not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health support.
Chapters
1. Welcome And Format Update (00:00:00)
2. Healing Without Retelling Pain (00:00:46)
3. Choosing Self And New Posture (00:01:47)
4. Silence As Sacred Release (00:02:39)
5. Therapy, Podcasting, And Unexpected Healing (00:03:30)
6. The Football Pile Metaphor For Letting Go (00:04:32)
7. Action Over Perfection And Self-Worth (00:06:08)
8. Numbing Habits, Feeling Fully, And Setbacks (00:07:25)
9. Contentment, Family, And Rewriting Holidays (00:09:16)
10. Choosing Closure, Not Chasing It (00:11:05)
11. Facing Pain Head On And Growth Tools (00:12:16)
12. Flipping Fear Into Fresh Starts (00:13:48)
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