Episode 57: Why Clients Mask in Therapy (And Why It Matters)
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Episode 57: Why Clients Mask in Therapy (And Why It Matters)
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In this episode, we unpack one of the most misunderstood dynamics in therapy: masking.We start with the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model and how somatic work helps clients notice real shifts in their nervous system. Then we get into what therapists often miss — clients who look “fine” in session but are shutting down outside the room.
We cover:
- Why clients mask in therapy (often without realizing it)
- How therapists can misread progress
- Dorsal vagal shutdown and what it actually looks like
- When a memory is too big for the client’s current capacity
- Why some people stay emotionally stuck for decades
- How blame can block real healing
- The link between underdeveloped identity and addiction risk
- Short-form content, attention and ADHD brains
- The pressure to appear regulated in everyday life
If you’re a therapist, helper or someone trying to understand why change can feel harder than it “should,” this episode will give you a much deeper lens.
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