For a long time, I thought survival mode lived in my thoughts.

In this episode, I talk about how survival actually lives in the body. In our breath, our tension, our reactions and the way we stay braced even when life has quieted down. I share how I began noticing this in myself, how it showed up in my nervous system and in my home and what it has looked like to gently begin teaching my body that it is safe again.

This episode is not about fixing yourself or rushing healing. It is about awareness, regulation and learning how to soften after years of staying alert.

If calm feels unfamiliar to you, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, I share:

• How survival mode can live in the body long after the crisis has passed

• What tension, shallow breathing, and constant alertness can look like in everyday life

• How I first noticed my body bracing, especially at night when everything was quiet

• How my kids experienced my nervous system before I had words for it

• What it means to teach your body what safety feels like

• What I am choosing now as I begin shifting out of survival mode

If this episode resonated with you, I would love for you to share it with someone who might need a reminder that nothing is wrong with them. Their body has simply been protecting them.

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