Own Your Choices Own Your Life

1007 | UNBOTHERED vs Numb — Why This Distinction Is Important

May 15, 2026·16 min
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This episode explains the difference between being unbothered and being numb.It shares that being unbothered doesn’t mean shutting down or avoiding emotions. It means being able to feel your emotions without being overwhelmed by them.It also speaks to how many high-functioning women have learned to suppress their feelings and call it strength, while not actually processing what they feel.Through personal experience, this episode shows the shift from protecting yourself with emotional armour to allowing yourself to feel and be vulnerable.The message is simple: when you allow yourself to feel, you build a deeper connection with yourself and create a more honest, grounded way of living.Chapters:00:58 - Understanding Unbothered vs. Numb08:10 - Understanding Emotional Numbness10:39 - The Journey of Emotional Rewiring13:10 - Embracing Vulnerability: The Shift from Numb to UnbotheredMarsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and PodcasterUNBOTHERED Mastermind: https://www.marshavanw.com/offers/w8WVE3PaWrite Your Damn Book Program: https://www.marshavanw.com/writenowTickets for Heart-Wired CEO Live https://www.heart-wiredceo.com/liveUnbothered Mind Private Podcast https://www.marshavanw.com/unbotheredmindpodcastUnbothered Entrepreneur Masterclass (for the Podcast Listeners): https://www.marshavanw.com/unbothered-entrepreneur-masterclass-podcastDownload “You Are Supported” Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE Join the next cohort of OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification (kick-off in January 2026, in person or virtual) HEREThe Stories We Tell Ourselves Digital Program August Promo Save $333 HERE. Tap the “Follow” button never to miss a show, and if you love the show, please feel free to tag me on social media, share it with a friend, or leave me a rating and review. This really helps the show grow!Website: www.marshavanw.comConnect on IG, click HERESubscribe on YouTube, click HEREMentioned in this episode:UNBOTHERED Mastermind: https://www.marshavanw.com/unbothered-entrepreneur-presale

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