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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 10 MIN

HURTS, HABITS, AND HANG-UPS: Day 2: Why We Numb Pain.

from Ubuntu Addiction Recovery · host Melanie Koen

Hurts, Habits & Hang‑ups – Day 2: Why We Numb Pain In this episode, we explore one of the most common struggles in recovery: the urge to numb pain. Your host unpacks the psychology behind avoidance, explaining how our nervous system, culture, and everyday habits drive us toward quick fixes that only delay healing.You’ll also hear a powerful recovery story from Cape Town, told in an authentic local voice, reminding us that numbing isn’t weakness — it’s survival. But survival isn’t the same as living. Through honesty, community, and Ubuntu, we discover that facing pain is the first step toward freedom.This 90‑day journey is exclusive to the Ubuntu Addiction Recovery App, proudly South African and launching soon on the Google Play Store. Join us as we build awareness, safe routines, and a foundation for lasting change.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ubuntu-addiction-recovery--6881193/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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