Chris Yadon: The Childhood Survival Skill That's Destroying Adult Relationships 

In this episode of Mental Health Momentum, host Dr. David Morgan sits down with Chris Yadon, Managing Director of the nonprofit organization Saprea and author of the forthcoming book Numb: Learning How to Feel in a Disconnected World.Chris shares a personal story of growing up amid family instability, emotional pain, and uncertainty and how those experiences taught him to disconnect from his feelings in order to survive. For years, emotional numbing helped him cope. But when he found himself unable to grieve the loss of his beloved grandfather, he realized the protective wall he had built had become a prison.Together, Chris and Dr. Morgan explore:Why emotional numbing is often an adaptive response to childhood traumaHow emotional disconnection impacts relationships, leadership, and mental healthThe hidden costs of "feeling fine"Why loneliness and disconnection are rising despite unprecedented digital connectivityPractical ways to reconnect with your emotions and build deeper relationshipsLessons from Chris's work helping survivors of child sexual abuse heal and recoverThe surprising connection between emotional awareness and effective leadershipAnd much more. Chris also shares how his career evolved from managing tech startups to leading Saprea, a global nonprofit dedicated to helping survivors heal and preventing child sexual abuse. Along the way, he discovered that his personal journey and professional mission were more connected than he ever imagined.Whether you're a leader, parent, entrepreneur, mental health advocate, or someone trying to better understand yourself, this conversation offers research-backed insights and heartfelt wisdom on what it means to truly feel again.