How to Notice Self-Orientation Signals During Dissociation
About this episode
Gregory shares practical exercises to help listeners reconnect with the present moment during dissociation.
In this episode, Gregory shares a practical self-orientation exercise designed to help when dissociation makes the world feel distant during everyday tasks. Listeners follow clear steps they can try immediately, such as naming objects or noticing sensations, to reconnect with the present moment. The method draws from real experiences with complex trauma and stays simple enough for daily use without extra preparation. Gregory explains how trauma affects attention and why focusing on external details interrupts the internal loop that keeps people disconnected. The episode also covers supporting research while offering a repeatable habit that builds steadier awareness over time. What You'll Learn: • Regain presence faster during ordinary moments of dissociation • Use simple sensory anchors without special tools or settings • Shorten dissociative episodes through repeatable daily practice • Understand trauma responses without needing deep analysis • Build consistent grounding skills that fit into routines Key Insights • Dissociation often starts with small internal shifts before expanding • External naming interrupts survival circuits more effectively than thinking • Real objects…
People in this episode
Host: Gregory
Topics covered
- dissociation
- self-orientation
- trauma
- grounding techniques
- mental health
- awareness
Keywords
- dissociation
- self-orientation
- trauma
- grounding skills
- sensory anchors
- mental health
- awareness
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Body Keeps the Score, Trauma and Recovery
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