Numbing Out: How We Avoid Pain—and What to Do Instead

Finding Healthy Ways to Cope with Life’s Challenges

(a.k.a. Put Down the Cookie Dough and Talk About Your Feelings)

In this episode, the crew gets real about numbing out—you know, that thing we all do when life feels like too much and suddenly you’re four episodes deep into a show you don’t even like... with a bag of chips you didn’t mean to finish.

We kick things off with a fun check-in (because, yes, we’re humans before we’re hosts), then dive headfirst into the weird, sneaky ways we avoid emotional discomfort. From staying busy 24/7 like it’s a badge of honor, to using substances, sweets, or even doomscrolling. Nothing’s off the table (except maybe that third slice of cake).

We also delve into the heavier topics: why our culture often pretends emotions are optional, how men often receive a raw deal when it comes to vulnerability, and why feeling your feelings isn’t just for “woo-woo” folks.

We’ll help you spot the signs of numbing in your own life and share healthier, more sustainable ways to deal with the chaos of being a person.

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Michelle Hibbert

Doree O’Neal

Desiree Doucet

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