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The Truth About Why We Disconnect and How to Reawaken Our Hearts
The Truth About Why We Disconnect and How to Reawaken Our Hearts
The Truth About Why We Disconnect and How to Reawaken Our Hearts
Friday 7th March 2025
Discover how to reawaken your heart and overcome emotional numbness with host Evan Owens on The REBOOT Recovery Show.
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Recovery Reimagined
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Emotional burnout can lead to feeling numb and disconnected.
- Veterans and first responders often shut down emotions due to job stress.
- Recognise emotions as a blessing to aid in healing.
- Invite emotions back through vulnerability.
- Practise radical gratitude to overcome emotional numbness.
Emotions are like a polite house guest. They wait to be invited in.
Ever felt emotionally numb or burned out? In this episode of The REBOOT Recovery Show, host Evan Owens dives deep into why we disconnect emotionally and how we can reawaken our hearts. With nearly 15 years of experience working with trauma survivors, Evan shares valuable insights on managing emotional burnout and numbness. He explains how emotional overload can lead to a state of numbness, where you feel disconnected from loved ones and uninterested in activities that once brought joy.
Evan speaks directly to veterans and first responders, who often shut down their emotions to cope with the high-stress nature of their jobs. But this episode isn't just for them - anyone who's experienced trauma might find themselves relating to the struggle of feeling too little rather than too much. The key to overcoming this numbness? Recognising that emotions are a blessing, inviting them back through vulnerability, and practising radical gratitude.
Evan emphasises that emotions are given by God as a gift to help us heal and connect with others. He encourages listeners to be honest about their feelings, even when it's uncomfortable. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, this episode offers a compassionate guide to rediscovering your emotional capacity. Don't miss out on this heartfelt discussion that could help you find balance and joy in your life once again.