How to Comfort Yourself without Checking Out
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Description:
In this episode of The Self Coaching Club Podcast, Mercy breaks down the difference between numbing and nurturing—and offers a practical, gentle approach to calming your own nervous system.
If you’ve ever turned to snacks, scrolling, or silence to escape a feeling, this episode will show you a kinder way to come back home to yourself.
You’ll learn:
What self-soothing really means (and what it’s not)
The difference between numbing out and nurturing yourself
10 soothing tools to create your own emotional comfort kit
Why comforting yourself builds self-trust and emotional peace
Whether you’re new to inner work or just ready to ditch the guilt around rest, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and grounded.
🟡 Mentioned in this episode:
Grounding exercise (5-4-3-2-1 technique)
Vagus nerve calming tip
“Noticing walks”
Journaling and voice memos for emotional release
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