Show Notes
Trauma and PTSD can make you disconnected, emotionally numb, or lost in your own world. Say, THANK YOU! Do you find yourself zoning out during stress or struggling to stay present and feel ashamed about it? In this episode of Exiled and Rising, host Ana Mael defines dissociation—not as a weakness, but as a survival mechanism which saved you and protected you.
Whether you’ve faced burnout, emotional exhaustion, overwhelming stress, or moments of deep disconnection, this episode will help you understand the hidden strength behind dissociation and how it allowed you to cope during complex trauma and PTSD. You will find out:
Why your brain uses dissociation as protection
Feeling emotionally numb? It might be your body’s wisdom
How to reconnect with yourself after years of survival mode
The science behind zoning out—and why it’s not "just in your head"
Invite self compassion and inner piece and release self judgment
Practical steps to feel more present and at peace in premium
If you’ve ever wondered, Why do I feel disconnected?, Why do I daydream so much?, or How do I stop feeling numb?—this episode is for you. It’s time to shift the narrative. Your mind did not betray you. It protected you.
Healing is Resistance. Listen now to reclaim your self compassion back and embrace your healing journey.
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