159. It's OK to Check Out (as long as you check back in)
In this episode of the Joy Lab podcast, we explore the phenomenon of dissociation or what is sometimes called "going offline." We want to highlight that this can be a very natural survival mechanism in response to stress and trauma. It's not all bad. We'll talk about the pros and cons of going offline; share some personal experiences of how dissociation can show up; and provide strategies for grounding, skill building, and reconnecting.
Watch this episode on YouTube.
Key moments:
00:00 Welcome to the Joy Lab Podcast
00:38 Here's The Topic: Dissociation
01:51 Understanding Dissociation as a Survival Mechanism
06:19 Personal Experiences with Dissociation
08:29 Strategies to Reconnect and Ground Yourself
09:57 The Importance of Trauma-Informed Support
15:04 Building New Patterns and Coping Skills
16:01 Closing Thoughts and Wisdom
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