Episode 102: Unlearning the Coping Mechanisms That Protected Us

Some of the habits we struggle with today once helped us survive.In this episode, we talk about the coping mechanisms we developed to navigate difficult seasons—people-pleasing, over-functioning, avoidance, emotional shutdown—and why those patterns deserve compassion instead of shame. We explore how these strategies formed, how they protected us, and what happens when they no longer serve us in the same way.Unlearning isn’t about criticizing who we were. It’s about recognizing what we needed then and choosing something different now. Part of our Season 6 theme, Growing Through It, this conversation invites awareness, honesty, and a gentler way of approaching change.Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if you have comments, questions, or ideas about future episodes. Be sure to follow, rate, and review to stay informed about future episodes. You can find us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/spilt.apodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spilt.podcast/Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the hosts and should not be considered medical or mental health advice.