Why Feeling Better Feels Scary: The Psychology Behind Fear of Progress

26/05/2025 10 min Temporada 1 Episodio 5

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Why do we feel fear when life finally starts getting better? Why does joy feel suspicious, or like it might vanish at any moment? In this episode of The Sage Within, we unpack the science and soul behind a common but rarely discussed experience: the fear of feeling good. Rooted in Polyvagal Theory, affective dissonance, and identity psychology, you’ll learn why your nervous system might resist calm, even when you’ve worked hard for it.*The true sign of healing isn’t never feeling fear—it’s knowing how to return to yourself.