Description:
In this episode of The Self Coaching Club Podcast, Mercy breaks down the difference between numbing and nurturing—and offers a practical, gentle approach to calming your own nervous system.

If you’ve ever turned to snacks, scrolling, or silence to escape a feeling, this episode will show you a kinder way to come back home to yourself.

You’ll learn:

• What self-soothing really means (and what it’s not)

• The difference between numbing out and nurturing yourself

• 10 soothing tools to create your own emotional comfort kit

• Why comforting yourself builds self-trust and emotional peace

Whether you’re new to inner work or just ready to ditch the guilt around rest, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and grounded.

🟡 Mentioned in this episode:

• Grounding exercise (5-4-3-2-1 technique)

• Vagus nerve calming tip

• “Noticing walks”

• Journaling and voice memos for emotional release

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