Episode
EP 69: Diving In To The Black Hole Of Pain & Numbness: Nervous System Regulation With Amyee Oen
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- Rewired Sober
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- Apr 14, 2026
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- 2986
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- https://rewiredsober.captivate.fm
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⬇️ READY TO GO DEEPER? Rewired Sober 1:1 Coaching Spots Are Open (But Fill Up Fast) Start anytime and get 3 months of guidance from Kate designed for women in sobriety. Book a discovery call to inquire: https://calendly.com/katevitelacoaching/deep-dive-1-1-w-kate Connect with Kate @rewiredsober on all social media platforms: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rewiredsober/ Email: [email protected] Everyone is talking about nervous system regulation—but what does that actually look like in real life? In this episode, Kate sits down with nurse coach Amyee to talk about emotional numbness, why so many women feel disconnected from themselves, and what’s really happening in the body after years of stress, trauma, and dysregulation. They explore the idea of numbness as a “black hole”—something many women avoid through coping behaviors like drinking, scrolling, shopping, overeating, and overworking. But what if those behaviors aren’t failures… and are actually attempts to regulate an overwhelmed nervous system? This conversation breaks down: why numbness happens how the nervous system drives coping behaviors the difference between mindset work and somatic work why proper training matters in somatic coaching and how to start reconnecting with your body in practical, real-life ways If you’ve ever felt checked out, flat, or like you’re just going through the motions—this episode will help you understand why… and what to do next. Key Topics Nervous system regulation in everyday life Emotional numbness and disconnection Trauma, chronic stress, and dysregulation The “black hole” of avoided emotions Why women numb out (alcohol, scrolling, food, shopping, overworking) Somatic work vs. mindset work The importance of training and expertise in somatic coaching Practical tool…