Why does silence feel so uncomfortable? Why can’t I just be—without scrolling, multitasking, or reaching for some distraction the moment things get quiet?In this episode, we talk about overstimulation: how life today keeps us in a state of low-level urgency, why silence can feel unsettling, and what’s really going on in our bodies when we try to slow down.We explore:Why your brain craves dopamine and distraction (and how to gently interrupt the cycle)What happens when your body doesn’t feel safe enough to relaxThe quiet fear beneath the noise: avoidance, feelings phobia, and staying busy to not feelThis one’s for the listener who can’t sit still, who doesn’t know how to “do nothing,” and who wants to get better at resting and attuning to themselves. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Ep. 26 I hate my phone! Reclaiming control and finding digital wellness with Grayson Tate Ep. 32 Self compassion will change your life Living Like You Mean It by Ronald J. Frederick, PhD  FIND ME: INSTAGRAM: ⁠@theevergreenrx⁠TIKTOK: ⁠@theevergreenrx⁠YOUTUBE: ⁠@theevergreenrx⁠WEBSITE:⁠ theevergreenrx.com⁠For submitting questions or business inquiries, please email me at ⁠[email protected]: Everything posted here is for educational or entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for individualized medical or mental health treatment. Please reach out to a professional therapist or doctor if you are in need of assistance. Listener questions may be specific to one individuals life or an amalgamation of common experiences and dilemmas. 

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