Dead Inside? Turns Out That's Just Emotional Constipation

Grief arrives like an uninvited guest, breaking through doors we thought were locked. This honest conversation explores the healing that becomes possible when we stop running from it.Licensed therapist Laura Walton shares her journey of losing her father to suicide at 21 and her boyfriend to a drug overdose at 26. Left without support, she turned her pain into purpose, developing a deeper understanding of grief’s complexity.Host Anne and her brother Tony reflect on their sister’s sudden death, revealing how grief can shape siblings in opposite ways. Anne numbed her pain with alcohol, while Tony pushed forward without fully facing it.Laura challenges the idea that we should "get over" grief. Instead, she explains how embracing it can deepen our capacity for joy.This podcast dives deep into real, raw topics—think vulnerability, triggers, and childhood trauma. But just so we're super clear: I’m not a licensed therapist, mental health professional, or anything close. I’m just a human sharing stories, lessons, and life hacks based on personal experience and a whole lot of curiosity.So, while you might find some golden nuggets here, this is not therapy and should never replace professional mental health care. If you or someone you love is going through it, please—seriously—reach out to a licensed therapist or healthcare provider. You deserve the real deal.Need Help Now?Here are a few amazing resources:·         988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988·         NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or nami.org/help·         Therapy Directory: psychologytoday.com·         Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 The opinions expressed on this show are ours and ours alone—no official organizations are responsible for what we say (or how much we overshare).This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co