Why We Tune Out Under Stress

Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message.Mind Pilot Episode 105Dissociation is not just a severe clinical pathology; it is a common coping mechanism we all use when stress piles up. In this episode, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps is joined by Dr. Matthew Sharps to explore the dangers of tuning out in everyday life, from staying in toxic relationships to ignoring unhealthy coping habits. Discover how to break these destructive cycles by shifting from overwhelming, big-picture thinking to a highly detailed, step-by-step evaluation of your life. Topics and Ideas CoveredEveryday Dissociation: Understanding how tuning out physical reality is a normal response to stress, rather than just a severe clinical diagnosis. The Cognitive Dissonance Trap: How investing heavily in a situation or relationship can blind us to reality and keep us stuck in toxic patterns. Feature-Intensive Analysis: How breaking complex situations down step-by-step, rather than looking only at the overwhelming big picture, helps us make better choices. Practical Self-Evaluation: How taking just 20 minutes a week to plan and make tiny, manageable habit changes can rebuild your life. Support the show