January 12, 2026

Tired, Numb, and Anxious? Your Nervous System Is in Survival Mode

36 minutes

If you feel exhausted, emotionally numb, and anxious at the same time, you’re not broken—your nervous system may be stuck in survival mode. In this episode, you’ll learn what survival mode looks like, why it happens, and simple steps to start restoring safety, energy, and emotional presence again.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✨ How women’s anxiety often shows up as shutdown, exhaustion, and numbness

✨ How societal pressure fuels chronic stress (and why it feels “normal”)

✨ How to reframe rest and boundaries without guilt

✨ Practical tools: box breathing, physiological sighs, and short grounding walks

✨ Why therapy can be preventative maintenance—not just crisis support

🔗 Learn more: https://untangledpaththerapy.com/

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