“It wasn’t a big deal.”
“They did their best.”
“I’m just being dramatic.”

Denial is the first defence the psyche calls upon when the truth is too much. It says: You don’t need to see this. You’re not ready.

But what happens when the very thing that once kept you safe now keeps you stuck?

In this episode, we unpack the shape-shifting force of denial - how it shows up in grief, trauma, relationships, and self-betrayal.

You’ll learn:

• How denial protects the ego — and delays the crash

• Why some memories remain blurry or “muted”

• How we deny not just facts, but feelings, instincts, and needs

• Why healing often starts with finally saying, “Yes. That happened.”

This one’s for the ones who kept going, kept coping, kept smiling — and only later felt the earthquake under their skin.

Denial bought you time. But truth is waiting, and it’s kinder than you think.

Soul Path Alchemy is a space for depth, clarity, and the quiet turning of truth. If this episode speaks to something in you, it may speak to someone else too. When you follow, share, or simply stay connected, it helps this work reach the people it’s meant for - gently, naturally, in the way real alignment always does. Soul Path Alchemy is a podcast exploring the deeper layers of human experience; through psychology, soul work, healing, and truth. Each episode is a conversation between the seen and unseen, where emotional insight meets spiritual clarity.If something in this moved you, following and sharing helps it reach others on their own Soul Path. This podcast is for anyone drawn to depth, transformation, and the quiet remembering of who they really are. If this episode speaks to something in you, it may speak to someone else too. When you follow, share, or simply stay connected, it helps this work reach the people it’s meant for; gently, naturally, in the way real alignment always does.Disclaimer:

This podcast is for entertainment, educational, informational, and reflective purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapeutic relationship with the host or any guests.

If you are in crisis or experiencing mental health distress, please seek immediate support from a qualified healthcare provider, your GP, or local emergency services.

All views expressed are personal, based on clinical experience, psychoanalytic theory, and professional reflection. They do not constitute individual psychological assessment or advice. Any resemblance to real-life clients is coincidental; examples are complete fiction.

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