What's God Got To Do With It?: Why We Numb: How Comfort Becomes a Trap With Dr. Chip Dodd
About this episode
The episode explores the reasons behind numbing behaviors and how society conditions us to suppress emotions, featuring insights from Dr. Chip Dodd.
Why do we turn to food, alcohol, shopping, or even busyness when life feels overwhelming? In this episode, Chip and Leanne dive into the real reason we numb—what we’re actually trying to escape or avoid—and how society conditions us to suppress rather than process emotions. They break down the neuroscience behind coping mechanisms, revealing why they provide short-term relief but lead to long-term suffering. If you’ve ever wondered why breaking free from old habits feels impossible, this episode will give you the clarity you need to start shifting your patterns. Visit Chip's website at: ChipDodd.com You can order your copy of Chip's book, The Voice of the Heart: A Call To Full Living HERE . Listen to the Living With Heart Podcast HERE . HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com , and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Leanne Ellington
Guest: Dr. Chip Dodd
Topics covered
- coping mechanisms
- emotional processing
- neuroscience
- numbing behaviors
- self-improvement
- societal conditioning
Keywords
- numbing
- emotions
- coping
- neuroscience
- self-help
- habits
- comfort
- overwhelm
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Nashville Podcast Network, StresslessEating.com, ChipDodd.com, Living With Heart Podcast, www.LeanneEllington.com, www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com
Books & works: The Voice of the Heart: A Call To Full Living
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