43 | 3 Hidden Signs You’re Numbing Out Instead of Practicing Real Self-Care

Send me a textDo you ever call late-night scrolling “me time”? Or raid the pantry for “comfort food” — only to end up more drained than before? Maybe you even snap at your kids or partner, thinking it’s a release, but later the guilt feels heavier than the anger ever did.Here’s the truth: numbing isn’t self-care. It’s survival mode — and it keeps you stuck.In this episode, I’ll uncover 3 hidden signs you’re numbing instead of nourishing, and what real self-care actually looks like. You’ll learn:Why scrolling fogs your brain instead of calming it (and the 10-minute swap that actually restores peace)How “comfort food” steals more than it gives, and how to uncover what you’re really cravingThe surprising truth about snapping — why it doesn’t release tension, and what to do insteadYou’re not broken. You’re not weak. You’re just overloaded and out of alignment — and there’s a way forward. 👉 If you’re up for trying this — just trying honesty — I created something for you. It’s called The Honest Work. It’s free, and it’s a simple guide to help you start noticing the lies that keep your nervous system stuck in fear, anxiety, and self-doubt — without fixing yourself or spiraling. You don’t have to change your whole life. You don’t have to get it right. You have to be willing to look at what’s true. You can find it in the show notes or go to LisaCovert.com/honestwork. I’m walking this way — in truth. You can come if you want. I’ll see you in the next episode. ✨ Click Here Now. ✨ 🎶 Instrumental Acoustic Guitar Music by Viacheslav Starostin (original_soundtrack), W E B S I T E - LisaCovert.com I N S T A G R A M - @lisamcovert