EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 5 MIN
Numbing Out (might not be the flex you think it is) - Spam Filter For Your Brain - Episode 180
from SelfCareSchool's Spam Filter for Your Brain · host Anna HeardinLondon
Numbing Out (might not be the flex you think it is) - Spam Filter For Your Brain - Episode 180On this episode of Spam Filter for Your Brain, HeardinLondon (that's me, but I speak in a weird third person for the algorithm) talks about: Finding Agency by Observing Your Emotional Escape RoutesKey Takeaways:Get Curious About Your Numbing HabitsYou'll learn how simply noticing when and how you check out—be it doomscrolling, Netflix binges, or organizing cupboards—can reveal a lot about what you're really trying to avoid in your day-to-day life.Gentle Self-Inquiry, Not JudgmentHiLy encourages swapping harsh self-critique for gentle curiosity. By asking yourself why you’re engaging in numbing behaviors, you unlock more choice in how you respond rather than feeling stuck on autopilot.Small Steps Matter MostSelf-care and emotional management don’t have to be overwhelming projects. This episode shows that even stopping for a moment to ask “What am I trying to avoid here?” is a powerful act of self-care.Build Emotional Navigation SkillsYou’ll come away understanding how building the skill to notice and name your uncomfortable feelings is essential—not just for avoiding overwhelm, but for creating a life where you’re not constantly battling yourself.Start Mapping Your TriggersYou'll pick up a super practical starting point: When you catch yourself numbing out, pause to notice the feeling and the thought behind it. Over time, you’ll develop a clearer picture of the areas in your life that need a bit more care and compassion.Full transcript: https://www.heardinlondon.com/post/numbing-out-might-not-be-the-flex-you-think-it-isApply for a Free 5% Better Focus Coaching Callhttps://forms.gle/Ajmcv5yw1Gh4dQNF8All My Free Resources:www.selfcareschool.co.uk/pages/selfcareschool-free-resourcesEmotional Resilience Toolkit: https://www.selfcareschool.co.uk/courses/emotional-resilience-toolkitHow to Make Time for Yourself Replay: https://www.selfcareschool.co.uk/courses/how-to-make-time-for-yourselfPodcast Q&A - What would you like me to talk about?https://forms.gle/w6MxqV5Di4YwGCRL6If you'd like to know more, and like to see more incredible humans, please do hop on to social media, HeardinLondon, Instagram and on Facebook.And if you would like to learn more about how you can embed this stuff into your life and would like to join something incredible coaching calls and the group work please do have a look at www.selfcareschool.co.uk If you have any questions about anything I mentioned this week, please do drop me an e-mail.
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