When Silence Helps… and When It Hurts

Silence can be one of the most powerful tools we have but it can also become one of the most damaging. In this episode of Building Resilience, we talk about the double-edged nature of silence: when it truly helps regulate your nervous system, and when it tips into avoidance, shutdown, or even self-abandonment.

You’ll learn five different ways silence shows up: from a healthy reset to a symptom of trauma - and how to tell the difference. we also explore silence as a boundary, a relational message, and even as a quiet container for grief.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I choosing silence from a place of strength, or from fear?”- this conversation will give you clarity, compassion, and practical insights to navigate your own patterns with silence.

We’ll explore:

• Silence can regulate your nervous system when used intentionally.
• Silence may also be a symptom of shutdown or trauma responses.
• Silence can act as a boundary, but it can also be misused as control.
• Quiet moments after crisis often bring grief or exhaustion to the surface.
• Silence in relationships is never neutral, it sends powerful messages.
• Awareness helps distinguish between protective silence and harmful avoidance.

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