Do you routinely cut yourself off from feeling? Do you bristle at the act of having to perform a “work-friendly” version of yourself? There are many ways we compartmentalise ourselves and our emotions. Coming up, we explore: The themes of Severance, and what they mean for authenticity and emotional truth Taking a break from the “performance of identity” Emotional pain avoidance and why its not a workable strategy And the healing power of feeling in concert with others ——   Show notes: We love hearing from you! We’re active on Instagram @ashking & @daronlarson (find us, DM us!) Be part of the conversation via our Instagram Channel here: https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbaBFH6hH-ALvmgB/?igsh=cHQwcDIwOWRidTZv   You can also find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter?X and TikTok   Or reach us via email: ash@ashking.com.au & daron@daronlarson.com   Subscribe to Daron’s Substack: https://daronlarson.substack.com/   Check out Ash’s shop (with mental health and mindfulness goodies. Heavy Mental merch and any upcoming courses or workshops): https://www.heavymental.com.au/shop   Music by @nikitakarmen   —   Collective Illusions: Conformity, Complicity and the Science of Why We Make Bad Decisions (book by Todd Rose) https://www.amazon.com.au/Collective-Illusions-Conformity-Complicity-Decisions/dp/0306925680   Severance (TV series directed by Ben Stiller)   The Substance (film directed by Coralie Fargeat) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Substance   Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (film directed by Michel Gondry) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_Sunshine_of_the_Spotless_Mind   “Emotions are like children - You don't want them driving the car, but you shouldn't stuff them in the trunk either."