Episode 260: Stressed and Numb-Not the Only Options

November 06, 2020
Episode 260: Stressed and Numb-Not the Only Options
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Episode 260: Stressed and Numb-Not the Only Options

Nov 06 2020 |

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Show Notes

With the continued chaotic state of things and the US election thrown in the mix now, Sherry talks about the ways in which our bodies handle stress. The way we respond to stressors that are outside of our control is hardwired. When the body is overwhelmed it stops doing fight or flight and moves into numbing/detachment. Having done some new training in this area, Sherry is newly aware of the dangers of the numbing response. It feels good to detach in the short term but can present some dangers in the long run. She talks about how to observe what your body is doing and choose a counterbalance response.

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