You weren’t created to live in survival mode. You were meant for peace, purpose, and presence.

But for many of us, survival mode became the default—hustling, numbing, over-functioning—because it had to. What once kept us afloat eventually keeps us stuck. In this episode of Go, Get a Life, we’re naming those survival patterns, dismantling the shame, and taking one small, honest step toward living.

Here’s what I cover in this episode:

• The hidden signs of survival mode (it’s not always chaotic on the outside)
• Why survival patterns like over-giving, perfectionism, and constant busyness are keeping you stuck
• How your brain chooses familiar chaos over healthy peace—and how to break that cycle
• Why rest feels uncomfortable and how to create safety in stillness
• Practical anchors for nervous system regulation: breath, boundaries, prayer, and presence
• How to move from hustle to healing—one small step at a time
• A faith-fueled reminder that God doesn’t rush healing (Isaiah 40:31)

This episode is for you if:

• You’re functioning but not fulfilled
• Rest feels foreign, unsafe, or guilt-inducing
• You’re tired of “holding it all together” and craving true peace
• You’re ready to stop surviving and start living—slowly, intentionally, and with grace

You don’t need a five-year plan. You just need one honest step toward peace.

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