Episode 95: Don't Settle for a Life of Quiet Desperation
Tue Feb 03 2026
Most people don’t fall apart — they keep functioning. In this episode, we talk about quiet desperation: what it looks like, why it happens, and how it often hides beneath competence, responsibility, and “being fine.”
We explore how survival mode can silence desire, numb emotion, and disconnect us from ourselves — and why simply naming this experience can be a powerful first step toward growth. This conversation is part of our Season 6 theme, Growing Through It, and invites honesty without pressure and awareness without urgency.
If you’ve been showing up while feeling quietly unfulfilled, you’re not alone.
Email us at mailto:spilt.apodcast@gmail.com if you have comments, questions, or ideas about future episodes. Be sure to follow, rate, and review to stay informed about future episodes. You can find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/spilt.apodcast or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spilt.podcast/
Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the hosts and should not be considered medical or mental health advice.
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Most people don’t fall apart — they keep functioning. In this episode, we talk about quiet desperation: what it looks like, why it happens, and how it often hides beneath competence, responsibility, and “being fine.” We explore how survival mode can silence desire, numb emotion, and disconnect us from ourselves — and why simply naming this experience can be a powerful first step toward growth. This conversation is part of our Season 6 theme, Growing Through It, and invites honesty without pressure and awareness without urgency. If you’ve been showing up while feeling quietly unfulfilled, you’re not alone. Email us at mailto:spilt.apodcast@gmail.com if you have comments, questions, or ideas about future episodes. Be sure to follow, rate, and review to stay informed about future episodes. You can find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/spilt.apodcast or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spilt.podcast/ Disclaimer: The views expressed are solely those of the hosts and should not be considered medical or mental health advice.