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Psychology Unplugged

Psychology Unplugged

The Silent Mind: Alexithymia and the Modern Crisis of Emotional Disconnection

May 17, 2026 · 24 min · 16 segments

Text at 617-750-9411

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Speakers: Dr. NigroHost

Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasNot politicalAudience≈3k followers

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Welcome and housekeeping0:00 – 0:37

D

0:00

Hi everyone, it's Dr. Nigro again.

D

0:02

Uh, our next episode of Psychology Unplugged.

D

0:04

Thanks as always to all of our listeners, new and long-term.

D

0:08

Um, [lip smack] appreciate you guys following us on Instagram.

D

0:11

I know Julie's working with another person to take over, uh, our social media part.

D

0:17

And, uh, I'll give you my contact information at the end of this episode.

D

0:21

If I haven't gotten back to you, I try my best.

D

0:23

Um, but if you try to get a hold of me through Buzzsprout, which is the platform that I do the podcast on, um, I can't respond to any of your messages.

D

0:31

Like I said, but I'll give you that information at, uh, the end of this episode.

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Social IssuesSociety
Mental HealthHealth
Society
Emotional AwarenessPsychology > Mental Health
AlexithymiaPsychology > Mental Health > Emotional Awareness
Mental HealthPsychology
Emotional IntimacyRelationships > Interpersonal Relationships
Emotional DevelopmentFamily > Parenting
Impact of TechnologySociety > Social Issues
Social MediaSociety > Social Issues > Impact of Technology
Emotional RegulationHealth > Mental Health > Psychological Disorders
Emotional DisconnectionPsychology > Mental Health > Emotional Awareness > Alexithymia
AddictionHealth > Mental Health > Psychological Disorders > Emotional Regulation
Emotional NumbingSociety > Social Issues > Impact of Technology > Social Media
Childhood NeglectFamily > Parenting > Emotional Development
Emotional IntelligenceFamily > Parenting > Emotional Development > Childhood Neglect
Communication IssuesRelationships > Interpersonal Relationships > Emotional Intimacy
Emotional DisconnectRelationships > Interpersonal Relationships > Emotional Intimacy > Communication Issues
Health
Psychology
Family
ParentingFamily
Psychological DisordersHealth > Mental Health
Relationships
Interpersonal RelationshipsRelationships

Welcome and housekeeping0:00 – 0:37

D

0:00

Hi everyone, it's Dr. Nigro again.

D

0:02

Uh, our next episode of Psychology Unplugged.

D

0:04

Thanks as always to all of our listeners, new and long-term.

D

0:08

Um, [lip smack] appreciate you guys following us on Instagram.

D

0:11

I know Julie's working with another person to take over, uh, our social media part.

D

0:17

And, uh, I'll give you my contact information at the end of this episode.

D

0:21

If I haven't gotten back to you, I try my best.

D

0:23

Um, but if you try to get a hold of me through Buzzsprout, which is the platform that I do the podcast on, um, I can't respond to any of your messages.

D

0:31

Like I said, but I'll give you that information at, uh, the end of this episode.