The Disappearing Act: When Dissociation Becomes Survival
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The Disappearing Act: When Dissociation Becomes Survival
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About this listen
Have you ever felt emotionally numb, mentally foggy, or like you’re watching life happen from the outside?
That’s not you being distracted — it’s dissociation. A powerful, subconscious trauma response that helps the brain and body survive emotional overwhelm.
In this gentle yet illuminating episode, trauma educator and host Olga Costa explains how dissociation works, why it develops, and how to begin gently reconnecting with yourself through body-based tools and trauma-informed compassion.
💡 You’ll learn:
- What dissociation feels like (and how it differs from distraction)
- How the freeze response protects you
- The neuroscience behind emotional numbness
- Grounding tools to return to the present moment
- A soft SWOT reflection to explore your own patterns
If you’ve ever Googled "Why do I feel so disconnected?" or "How do I stop emotionally shutting down?" — this episode is for you.
Stay safe, stay soft… and stay curious.
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