88: Numbing Out When Things Are Tough w/ Anna Smyth, MS, RYT

Numbing out is a go-to coping mechanism for so many of us experiencing painful and stressful situations and emotions. And it’s not a bad thing! There are situations when we absolutely need to. But when we numb out excessively, we can become hardened and a bit of a shell of ourselves. And we deserve more. In this episode, mindfulness expert Anna Smyth explains the ins and outs of numbing out and how we can take small and compassionate steps towards choosing to stay present when our kneejerk response is to numb out. As part of this, she leads us through two short mindfulness practices that can aid us in that. Links: Emotion Wheel. Anna Smyth’s website. A STOP practice on YouTube. Follow me on Instagram. Follow the Facebook page. Join the Facebook group Parents of Children with Rare Conditions. Donate to the podcast via Buy Me a Coffee. Check out our appointment day merch. Check out our sponsor BetterHelp for online licensed therapy.