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EPISODE · Oct 2, 2025 · 52 MIN

Numbing vs. Nourishing (Part 1): Why That Netflix Binge Leaves You Empty

from DOUBLE TAKE: Navigating Life's Second Act · host Tanya Powell and Tami Brittenham

Scrolling mindlessly again? Pouring that third glass of wine? Going through the motions without really feeling much of anything? Yeah, we've all been there. In this episode, we're getting real about the difference between numbing and nourishing—and why knowing the difference might be one of the most important things we figure out in midlife. We talk about what it actually means to "numb out" versus doing things that truly restore us. Like why that Netflix binge leaves you feeling empty, or what actually fills your cup. We share our own messy struggles with both. Sometimes the most radical thing we can do is just ask ourselves: "Is this bringing me closer to myself, or further away?" Join us for an honest conversation about the choices we make when no one's watching—and how tiny shifts toward nourishment can change everything.  

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