Whether you never got to be single because you met your partner young, you've been in a string of back-to-back relationships, or you're longing for the freedom that supposedly comes with the single life, this episode is for you. Yes, you can absolutely feel freedom in a relationship, but it's going to take radical responsibility on your part for your joy and aliveness. Tune in to discover how.

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Time Stamps:

4:15 Feeling like your partner is the cause of your numbness

11:05 Triggers are caused by pain that is already there

12:12 Reasons why you might be feeling numbness

22:30 Being overwhelmed by stimulation and how that creates numbness

23:40 "What get's loud when you get quiet?"

25:40 Self-care tips to deal with numbness

36:10 Prioritizing self care when dealing with anxiety

38:15 Resensitization exercise