Beyond The Surface Podcast

Episode 68: You Don’t Heal by Drinking, Numbing or Escaping Yourself

26 Apr 2026

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In this solo episode, Belinda breaks down a post that reached over 100,000 people, not because it was controversial, but because it hit something real.We explore the difference between healing and the things that look like relief… drinking, drugs, staying busy, constant distraction, surface-level connection, and why so many people don’t realise they’re actually avoiding themselves.Because healing doesn’t happen in escape. It happens in truth, stillness, honesty, and real connection.In this episode, we explore:The difference between choosing something, and needing it to copeHow distraction becomes normal, and why so many people don’t question itWhy you can be surrounded by people and still feel disconnectedThe gap between surface-level conversations and real connectionWhy stillness feels uncomfortable, and what comes up when things go quietRelief vs healing: why one keeps you stuck and the other moves you forward“You can’t outrun it”… how unprocessed emotions continue to show upWhy people feel stuck even when it looks like they’re “doing the work”The truth about sitting with your emotions instead of numbing themHow your environment and the people around you either support your growth, or keep you where you areHonest questions to help you recognise your own patterns and behavioursIf you’ve been keeping yourself busy, distracted, or constantly reaching for something to avoid what’s underneath… this episode will help you see it clearly. And once you see your patterns… you can’t unsee them.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau

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Beyond The Surface Podcast

Episode 68: You Don’t Heal by Drinking, Numbing or Escaping Yourself

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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