“We need to normalize dissociation.”
“It’s okay to dissociate.”
“We all dissociate sometimes.”

You’ve probably heard some version of this lately.

But here’s the honest truth no one is saying: Most people aren’t dissociating. They’re shutting down.

In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the real reason people think they’re dissociating and how the phrase has been so watered down that it no longer matches what’s actually happening.

I share:

• the survival strategy I used to live by

• why avoiding emotions felt safer than feeling them

• what I had to unlearn in order to stop numbing out

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, checked out, numb, or like you’re “not here,” this episode will help you understand yourself in a way that brings relief instead of shame.

In this episode, we delve into the growing use of the term "intellectualizing" in coaching and healing spaces by exposing how this buzzword, along with concepts like "somatics," is often wielded to make individuals question their healing journey and to promote programs or solutions that promise transformation. We explore why understanding the real reasons behind intellectualizing is key to challenge the notion that analyzing trauma is inherently wrong or blocking true healing, and how genuine progress comes from breaking old patterns, not just adopting the latest healing trends. 

Tune in for a thought-provoking look at what it really means to heal, and why the answers may not be found in the most popular advice.