Ep14: “You Ever Just… Shut Down? Intro

In the conversation, Gissell Colon and Charleston Tubbs discuss the concept of "shutting down," which they clarify is not a sign of being cold, distant, or detached, but rather a response to emotional overwhelm. They emphasize that it's not a symptom of weakness or laziness, but a mechanism the body uses to prevent a breakdown. The speakers suggest that when one experiences a loss of words and a need for silence, it's a human response, not a sign of being broken or dramatic. They plan to delve deeper into the "freeze response," the "quiet crash," and the "silent no more," exploring what it means to shut down and how to recover from it.

Transcript

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Outline

Understanding the Concept of Shutting Down

• Gissell Colon introduces the topic by asking if anyone has ever experienced shutting down, emphasizing that it doesn't involve anger or yelling, but rather a state of quietness and no communication.

• Charleston Tubbs clarifies that people often misinterpret shutting down as being cold, distant, or detached, but it can also be a sign of the brain needing a moment to process overwhelming emotions.

• Gissell Colon elaborates that shutting down is not about weakness or laziness but about the body's emotional capacity and its need to prevent a breakdown by taking a step back.

• Charleston Tubbs adds that when words fail and silence becomes more necessary than solutions, it indicates a human response, not a sign of being broken or dramatic.

Exploring the Freeze Response

• Gissell Colon announces the main topic of the discussion: the freeze response, the quiet crash, and the silent no more, focusing on what happens when people shut down and how to recover from it.

• The conversation aims to delve into the reasons behind shutting down, the physical and emotional signs, and strategies to come back from this state.

• Gissell Colon emphasizes the importance of understanding the freeze response as a survival mechanism rather than a personal failure.

• The discussion promises to provide practical advice and insights into managing the emotional and psychological impact of shutting down.