Next Level Greatness
Next Level Greatness
Barbie Kalev
#128: When Love Feels Numb: Thawing Your Heart with Somatic Practice
12 minutes Posted May 22, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
Body, Love, and Nervous Systems
Why She Couldn’t Feel Love
Thawing the Protective Shell
When to Seek Extra Help
Capacity Through Somatic Practice
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In this episode of Next Level Greatness, the host explores why people in long-term relationships can feel emotionally numb and disconnected, and how somatic and nervous system work can help them reconnect with their bodies and their partners.


The episode shares a case study of a client who regained feeling, intimacy, and capacity through gentle somatic practices, and offers a 30-day challenge and resources for listeners who want to begin thawing their protective armor and restoring emotional connection.


 


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