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You know how to stay calm in conflict. You’ve done the therapy, read the books, learned how to communicate clearly and kindly. But underneath the surface, your body’s bracing, your chest is tight, and you leave the conversation feeling... disconnected.

This episode of The Connection Podcast is a gentle wake-up call to what’s really going on.

Lauren Dry explores how high-achieving, emotionally intelligent people often show up in relationships with polished communication but without true connection. She shares why emotional numbness isn’t failure, how trauma patterns can hijack even the most mindful conversations, and what it actually takes to feel safe being vulnerable again.

You’ll hear Lauren explore:

Why emotionally intelligent communication can still leave you feeling unseen
How trauma teaches us to speak with polish instead of vulnerability
What emotional numbness is really telling you and why it doesn’t mean you’re falling out of love
How to date again after divorce (without falling into old patterns)
Why regulating your nervous system is more powerful than perfecting your words

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the Connection Podcast
00:57 Personal Journey and Podcast Relaunch
01:12 The Performance Review Moment in Relationships
02:30 Understanding Trauma Adaptation in Communication
03:17 Speaking from Regulation, Not Hypervigilance
04:30 Navigating Relationships with Narcissists
12:03 Tips for Dating After Divorce
16:11 Finding Safety in a Stress-Filled Life
22:16 Emotional Numbness and Connection
27:35 Conclusion and Invitation to Connect

Resources & Links:

Learn more about [Rise into Regulation™](https://start.riseintoregulation.com/..., the skillset for connection, communication, and Nervous System safety in modern marriage
Follow Lauren on Instagram [@lauren_dry](  / lauren_dry  )

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