Feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to find relief? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving into another set of DBT distress tolerance skills—Self-Soothing. While last episode’s DEEP skills focused on physiological relief, this week, we explore how to regulate our nervous system through sensory comfort.

Let’s be real—we don’t outgrow the need to be soothed; we just stop getting handed binkies and warm blankets when we’re upset. Many of us develop self-soothing habits unconsciously, like nail-biting, cheek chewing, or skin picking. But what if we could be intentional about how we comfort ourselves?

We’ll teach you how to use your five senses to shift focus away from distress and onto something calming. Plus, we’ll walk you through how to build your own self-soothing kit, so you have reliable tools to turn to when emotions run high. Because self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.

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Music Credit: Nathan Byrne with Reel Byrne Media.

Note: The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical or therapeutic advice. Such information is not intended nor otherwise implied to be mental health advice or a substitute for mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a mental health or medical professional. If you become distressed and need support, call 988 to access the free 24/7 Mental Health Hotline, call 911, or visit your nearest Emergency Room.