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August 8, 2025 28 mins

Have you ever found yourself in a relationship conversation that sounds polished, calm, and articulate, while your body is quietly screaming inside? You're not alone.

In this episode of The Connection Podcast, Lauren Dry peels back the layers of what’s really happening when high-achieving, emotionally intelligent people show up in conflict with all the “right words” but still feel painfully disconnected.

She shares the raw truth about trauma adapted communication, emotional numbness, and the protective patterns that keep us from the connection we crave.

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

This episode is a tender, practical, and deeply validating listen for anyone feeling stuck between knowing what to say and feeling safe enough to say the real thing.

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Big love,

Lauren X

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