Podcasts about Survival mode

From the outside, she's on top of it. Then something small happens — a cold, a bad night, one extra thing — and the whole thing collapses. And she decides the collapse is the problem. She needs to be better. More disciplined. Try harder.But the collapse isn't the problem. The collapse is information. The problem is that she's been running her whole life on a system that was never built for her brain — and every time it falls over, she reads it as proof that she's the thing that's broken. Rachel Few is back, and this one is about the loop underneath all of it: if I could just try harder. Why effort was rewarded your whole life, why it stopped working the moment you had kids, and what it actually takes to stop surviving and start thriving — not the influencer version with the one massage and the full cup, the real one.CHAPTERS00:00 — The collapse isn't the problem. The collapse is information.02:07 — Why 'just try harder' worked for years — until it didn't03:12 — Jane's two years out of school, and the effort trap hiding inside a success story04:36 — Add kids, and the sprint you can't run as a marathon05:42 — Fight or flight: why you can't get the drone view of your own life06:41 — Why every mum deserves a coach, and nobody questions it for a marathon06:56 — The homework trap — leaving every appointment with more to do09:02 — Why women keep landing back on 'I'm the problem'10:25 — Effort that's purposeful vs effort that's just doing, doing, doing11:26 — 'I've done years of therapy but I still can't get the shopping done'13:22 — When to go back and unpack, and when to stay in the here and now15:27 — The Friday meltdown that actually started on Monday16:48 — The map: why women stop feeling like they're winging it17:45 — The wine-and-big-plans trap, and Jane's real conversation with her husband20:15 — The rugby coaching question — is it the thing you want, or one of four?23:38 — Doing the mapping for our kids but never for ourselves26:35 — Her one takeaway: cancel half a dayRESOURCES & REFERENCESFor more on Rachel Few — https://rachelfew.com/Free ResourcesADHD Physical Health & Emotional Wellbeing Kit — for the burnout and the body-keeps-score part — https://adhdmums.com.au/product/adhd-physical-health-emotional-wellbeing-kit/Paid ResourcesADHD Reset Workbook — Values, Energy & Planning — the closest thing to the 'what fills my cup, what goes, where are my spoons' mapping Rachel walks through — https://adhdmums.com.au/product/adhd-reset-workbook-values-energy-planning-for-adhd-mums/ADHD Mums Shop — https://adhdmums.com.au/shop/Related EpisodesOverstimulated Before 7am — And No One Sees the Work — with Rachel Few — her first episode, one of the most-consumed on the show — https://adhdmums.com.au/adhd-podcast-episodes/rachel-few/What Is Underneath the Mask? Uncovering Who You Are After Diagnosis — S2 EP17, with Tanya Hicks — https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-17-underneath-the-mask-uncovering-who-you-are-after-diagnosis/Burnout, Pain & Weird Symptoms? The ADHD Link No One Told Us About — S2 EP62, Jane solo — https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-62-burnout-pain-weird-symptoms-the-adhd-link-no-one-told-us-about/Preventing Burnout: The Power of Setting Boundaries — S2 EP37, with Kara Lynch — https://adhdmums.com.au/podcast_episode/episode-37-adhd-autism-or-both-karas-story-of-burnout-and-sensory-overload/About the GuestRachel Few runs Neurodivergent Counselling and Mentoring on the Sunshine Coast — telehealth, available Australia-wide. As a social worker, former school counsellor, and neurodivergent mother herself, her approach is holistic and body-centred: working with the nervous system as much as the brain.Website: https://rachelfew.com — free 15-minute connection calls available via her site.

What happens when the mission ends, the uniform comes off, and the survival skills that once made you strong begin working against you? In this powerful episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica sits down with Sonya Achara, a United States Marine Corps veteran, former Gunnery Sergeant, author, speaker, and founder of the Human Potential Project. Sonya served 14 years in the Marine Corps, including a deployment to Afghanistan, recruiting duty in Kansas, leadership assignments at Camp Lejeune and Camp Pendleton, and service as a Force Fitness Instructor Trainer at the Martial Arts and Fitness Center of Excellence. Throughout her career, she became known for discipline, physical strength, motivation, and leadership. She served as a radio operator, martial arts instructor, marksmanship coach, recruiter, bodybuilding competitor, mentor, and senior enlisted leader. But beneath that strength were emotional and subconscious patterns she did not yet fully understand. After leaving the military while also ending a toxic relationship, Sonya faced a new battle: discovering who she was beyond the Marine Corps, beyond constant performance, and beyond survival mode. That journey led her to study the nervous system, emotional intelligence, subconscious conditioning, attachment styles, neuroscience, human consciousness, and transformational leadership. In this conversation, Sonya explains how childhood experiences, military conditioning, toxic relationships, and unresolved trauma can influence the way people lead, love, react, perform, and view themselves. She also challenges the idea that relentless discipline, hyper-independence, emotional suppression, and constant achievement are always signs of strength. In some cases, they may be survival responses hiding in plain sight. Sonya shares how a difficult childhood shaped her desire to find belonging through athletics and the Marine Corps. She reflects on the leadership lessons she learned from both effective and ineffective leaders and explains why genuine leadership is rooted in consistency, humility, example, trust, and care—not fear, rank, or intimidation. She also discusses how recruiting duty changed her understanding of influence. She could not force anyone to join the Marine Corps. She had to inspire people through the way she carried herself, the relationships she built, and the standard she modeled. The episode explores how the nervous system can become stuck in fight-or-flight mode and why people often repeat unhealthy relationship patterns. Sonya explains that people frequently choose what feels familiar rather than what is actually healthy. That insight became a turning point in her own healing. Through self-awareness, accountability, emotional regulation, boundaries, compassion, and nervous-system work, Sonya began changing patterns that had followed her from childhood into the military, relationships, leadership, and motherhood. She shares how this work transformed the way she responds to conflict, co-parents, listens, sets boundaries, and repairs connection after emotional reactions. Sonya also discusses the difference between understanding trauma intellectually and actually embodying change. Knowing why a pattern exists is not the same as recognizing it in real time and choosing a healthier response. The conversation also addresses a question many military families struggle with: How do you support a veteran who refuses to talk about what they are going through? Sonya's advice is simple but important: do not force disclosure, do not try to fix everything, and do not underestimate the power of consistent presence. Sometimes the most meaningful support is listening without judgment, pressure, interruption, or an immediate solution. This episode is for veterans, first responders, military families, leaders, parents, high performers, and anyone who has spent years believing they must carry everything alone. It is an invitation to examine whether your discipline comes from purpose or from a need to prove your worth. It asks whether your relationships are built on security or familiarity. Most importantly, it reminds listeners that the patterns they developed to survive are not necessarily who they truly are. In This Episode Sonya and Rich discuss: Her journey from a difficult childhood to collegiate athletics and the Marine Corps Why she chose the toughest military branch Her experience as a radio operator, recruiter, martial arts instructor, marksmanship coach, bodybuilder, and Gunnery Sergeant Her deployment to Camp Dwyer in Afghanistan's Helmand Province How hypervigilance can develop before military service and intensify during it The difference between fear-based leadership and authentic leadership Why yelling, humiliation, and intimidation do not build strong teams The emotional impact of leaving the military and a toxic relationship at the same time How childhood experiences shape adult relationships Why people often confuse familiarity with safety Anxious, avoidant, disorganized, and secure attachment patterns What it means to live in survival mode How emotional suppression can lead to explosive reactions The difference between intellectual understanding and embodied healing How boundaries and accountability improve relationships The role of repair after conflict Why constant achievement may be connected to unresolved trauma How veterans and high performers can lose themselves in performance Why some people listen to respond instead of listening to understand How families can support veterans who do not want to talk Why vulnerability can create safety for others The importance of humility, compassion, and personal responsibility Key Takeaways Strength is not emotional suppression. Real strength includes recognizing, processing, and communicating what you feel. Familiar does not always mean safe. People often repeat unhealthy patterns because those patterns resemble what their nervous system already knows. Leadership is demonstrated through behavior. Trust, consistency, humility, compassion, and example influence people more effectively than fear. Healing requires accountability. Understanding where a pattern came from does not remove responsibility for changing it. You cannot force someone to open up. Supporting a veteran may begin with patience, compassion, presence, and listening. Discipline can come from purpose or pain. Achievement may be meaningful, but it can also be driven by fear, shame, insecurity, or the belief that worth must be earned. Repair matters. Healthy relationships do not require perfection. They require honesty, accountability, and reconnection after conflict. Your patterns are not your identity. The responses that helped you survive may not reflect who you are capable of becoming. About Sonya Achara Sonya Achara is a United States Marine Corps veteran, former Gunnery Sergeant, author, speaker, and transformational leader. She is the founder of the Human Potential Project and the author of Remember Who You Are: My Journey to Higher Consciousness. Her work helps veterans, first responders, leaders, and high performers identify subconscious survival patterns, regulate their nervous systems, strengthen emotional intelligence, build healthier relationships, and reconnect with purpose. She also hosts the Identity Recode Masterclass, focused on subconscious patterns, healing, relationships, leadership, and personal transformation. Connect With Sonya Achara Website: sonyaachara.com Instagram: @rememberwhoyouare Facebook: Sonya Achara Connect With The MisFitNation Visit themisfitnation.com for past episodes, community updates, guest interviews, and MisFitNation merchandise. Follow the show for more conversations with veterans, first responders, authors, entrepreneurs, athletes, leaders, and changemakers who have transformed adversity into purpose. What survival pattern have you mistaken for part of your personality? Share this episode with a veteran, leader, parent, first responder, or high performer who needs the reminder that healing is possible. Be humble. Stay hungry. Keep hustling. Because we are MisFitNation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been white-knuckling your way through manifestation blocks for years, convinced you're cursed, blocked, or just behind, you're not blocked; you're in survival mode. You can't journal your way out of it. You can't meditate your way out of it. Affirmations don't land when your nervous system is crouched in the corner guarding the exits, because the universe isn't responding to your vocabulary. It's responding to your frequency.Every single morning, before your feet hit the floor, you land at a fork. Retraction or expansion. Same fear, same evidence, same day on repeat, or you interrupt it. Survival mode isn't a personality flaw; it's your amygdala doing its job, flooding you with cortisol and handing your reticular activating system a search order for more proof that nothing works out. What keeps you stuck isn't lack of effort. It's choosing the same frequency with your eyes closed and calling it fate.Episode Takeaways:Recognize survival mode as your amygdala flooding you with cortisol, not a curse or a spiritual block.Notice the fork every morning where you choose retraction or expansion before your feet hit the floor.Reframe courage as fear plus a different decision, not the absence of fear.Understand why closed hands and a guarded nervous system block what's already moving toward you.Choose your frequency out loud each morning, then review where you retracted or expanded that night.The version of you who chooses expansion on purpose, every single morning, without waiting for proof first, moves through her days differently. She stops guarding an empty vault and starts building the life she actually wants. That's not a mood; that's a practice, and it starts with the very next fork you hit today. If this episode resonated, your first month inside the Manifesting Miracles Academy is completely free — link below.✨ MANIFESTING MIRACLES ACADEMY  ✨ Your first month is completely free.Join now: https://manifestingmiracles.thinkific.com/pages/membershipsNote: the 30-day free trial ends August 21 — after that, new members get 7 days free. 

Harold Doby III grew up in Georgia with a mother who worked as a correctional officer and a father who was secretly a drug dealer — and when his father was sentenced to 19 years in prison Harold was seven years old and sports became the thing that kept everything together. He had his first child at 16, went on to play Division 1 and Division 2 college basketball, played overseas until an injury ended his career, and then fired a single shot from his licensed firearm in self defense during a bar altercation he says he was not a part of — and watched that decision produce a nearly $200,000 restitution order, 20 years of probation, and eventually a 45 year prison sentence when job loss and injuries made the restitution impossible to pay in the time the court required. _____________________________________________ #justice #selfdefense #truecrimecommunity #prisonsentence _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/ksjh06pb #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction: From D1 Ball to Prison 00:25 Growing Up in Augusta, Georgia 01:16 Dad's Arrest and Double Life 03:16 Avoiding Trouble and the Golden Kid 05:21 Teenage Mischief and the Firework Incident 06:04 Dad's Legacy and Impact 07:57 Could He Have Avoided Prison? 09:21 Siblings and Different Paths 10:48 Becoming a Father at 16 12:42 Turning Point: Moving to Florida 14:27 College Hoops and the Georgia State Struggle 16:34 Finding a Home at Augusta State 18:16 Going Pro Overseas 21:01 The Career-Ending Foot Injury 23:07 Life After Basketball and a New Purpose 25:49 Sponsor: Cash App 28:06 The 2019 Night That Changed Everything 31:29 Self-Defense and the Warning Shot 32:42 Arrest and the DA's Game 36:34 A String of Unhelpful Lawyers 40:02 Tased by Police and Losing an Eye 41:13 The Open Plea and Sentencing 45:45 The Impossible $155,000 Restitution 49:15 Betrayal and the GoFundMe 51:55 Life on Probation and the Criminal Justice System 54:39 The Violation and 45-Year Sentence 56:34 The Disappearing Restitution Payments 58:54 Depression and the Reality of Prison 01:01:44 Jackson State Prison: A Brutal Introduction 01:03:28 Studying the Law and Winning the Appeal 01:05:51 Filing Motions from Prison 01:07:21 Prison Gangs and Violence 01:08:32 Witnessing Murder and Survival Mode 01:11:00 Accountability and Growth in Prison 01:12:40 The Appeal Process and More Obstacles 01:16:26 Delays and the Viral Facebook Post 01:20:20 Release on Conditions 01:22:25 Life Now: Work and Probation 01:24:16 The Future of the Case 01:25:17 Would He Have Gone to Trial? 01:26:53 Final Lesson for His Daughters 01:27:31 Closing Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Your mind is designed to keep you safe. But what happens when it starts protecting you from threats that aren't actually there?In this episode I sit down with Dr. Sue Morter to explore why we can stay trapped in survival mode long after the danger has passed, and how fear can quietly shape the decisions we make, the risks we avoid, and the lives we end up living.Sue describes the way the mind creates worst-case scenarios as essentially "creating bears" that aren't even real. And yet our instinct is usually to do exactly what keeps the fear alive: avoid the thing that scares us.We talk about why the body can continue responding as though it's under threat, what happens when you build your life around feeling safe, and why trying to control everything can ultimately make your world smaller.But underneath all of it, this conversation is about something much more universal: how much of your life can be shaped by dangers your mind has imagined, and what becomes possible when you stop organising your life around avoiding them.Dr. Sue Morter is the founder of the Morter Institute and New York Times bestselling author of The Energy Codes. Her work explores the relationship between the mind, body and our patterns of survival, and how people can move beyond them to live with greater freedom.-(00:00) Intro: Imaginary Bears(00:22) Meet Dr Sue Morter(00:35) Stuck in Survival Mode(04:46) Train Calm Neutrality(05:48) Mind Body Tethering(09:30) Fear Based Money Story(11:30) Passion Creates Abundance(13:53) Small Steps Not Cliff(17:56) Pratyahara Inner Listening(24:12) Stop Seeking Validation(26:23) Self Grounding Without Others(30:38) Permission To Dream Story(35:17) Reflecting On The Lesson(35:35) Dream Without Consequences(35:59) Quantum Creative Soup(36:45) Breathwork And Abundance(39:39) Permission To Dream(41:30) Love The Doubter(49:47) Freedom Is Abundance(51:38) Embrace Whats Triggering You(54:58) Avoiding Your Greatness-Join the Move Your Mind Community:go.nickbracks.com/mymcommunityConnect with Nick:Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracksWebsite: http://nickbracks.comEmail: contact@nickbracks.comConnect with Daniella:https://drsuemorter.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could behaviors we see as personality traits actually be rooted in trauma response? What happens when we become accustomed to staying in survival mode? Bridgette and Lindsey explore how our strongest traits can also be longstanding indicators of stress, leading to adaptations in our lives as a result. Most importantly, our response to our behavior can greatly affect our future healing.Key TakeawaysSurvival mode is not always short-term; over time, our “safety” behaviors can transform into prolonged adaptations to our personalities.For many people, this includes hyperindependence, vigilance, and overproductivity; these behaviors are not inherently harmful, but can indicate continued stress.When we see these traits as integral to our lives, pausing or ending the pattern can feel like we lose a part of our identity.While the initial trauma may have created the adaptation, it also indicates a measure of resilience in how we integrate healing into our everyday lives.Growth, trauma, and resilience coexist together, not in spite of one another.Resources MentionedNo mentions this week!Connect and Learn More☑️ Bridgette Stumpf | LinkedIn☑️ Lindsey Silverberg | LinkedIn ☑️ Volare | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook☑️ Subscribe to the TraumaTies newsletter ☑️ TraumaTies Website | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify Brought to you by Volare, TraumaTies: Untangling Societal Harm & Healing After Crime is a podcast that creates space and conversations to dissect the structural and systemic knots that keep us from addressing trauma.Rooted in a belief that survivors of crime deserve respect for their dignity in the aftermath of victimization, Volare seeks to empower survivors by informing them of all of the options available and working to transform existing response systems to be more inclusive of the diverse needs that survivors often have after crime.Volare also provides free, holistic, and comprehensive advocacy, therapeutic, and legal services to survivors of all crime types. Visit our website to learn more about how to access our trauma-informed education training and how to partner with us to expand survivor-defined justice.

In today's Ask Abundance, I'm joined by Rebecca Smith & we're chatting about filling your practice & hating your schedule. Turns out you're more stuck in your head than in your actual situation, it's codependency not logistics, & there's absolutely a way to fix it without blowing everything up. We get into what that actually looks like & why so many full therapists stay stuck way longer than they need to.  Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Need help filling your practice? Check out the Abundance Party (only $69/mo!). Included are courses, monthly trainings with industry experts, monthly group calls with me and opportunities to snag a free 30-minute 1:1, scripts, templates, and so much more: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/party   Your practice is full or nearly full, and you're miserable. Check out Limitless Practice. Waitlist members get early access before doors open to everyone else on August 17-21. Just 10 spots. Whatever's holding you back (getting off insurance panels, changing your niche, raising your rates, etc.), you'll get a personalized strategy to work through it, plus weekly group calls and monthly 1:1s with Allison: https://www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/limitlesswaitlist  Grab the free worksheet mentioned in today's episode at www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/worksheet_opt.

It is time move beyond just surviving and thri ing in your life.

You left. So why doesn't it feel over yet?

What does it take to build a successful real estate business when you already have a full-time career, a family, and limited time?In this episode of Push Success Stories, David Radney talks with Shaneera, a dual-career real estate agent, wife, and mother of two who is determined to transition from her corporate career into real estate full-time.Shaneera shares the honest reality behind building a real estate business while working a 9-to-5—from waking up early and prospecting during work breaks to managing buyers, following up with leads, building her database, and staying consistent through rejection and deals that fall apart.She also explains how social media prospecting, Instagram DMs, circle prospecting, mailers, CRM follow-up, and staying connected with her sphere have helped her generate real estate opportunities without needing to go viral.Shaneera's story is a reminder that success doesn't always happen quickly—but consistent effort eventually creates results.If you're a new REALTOR®, dual-career agent, working parent, aspiring listing agent, or real estate professional looking to transition into the business full-time, this episode will give you an honest and motivating look at what it takes.The goal isn't to avoid the NOs. The goal is to get through the NOs until you reach the YES.

On this episode of Closed!, Lee sits down with David Helbraun, founding partner and chairman of Helbraun Levey, a New York hospitality law firm representing restaurants, bars, hotels, and nightlife operators across the city.Before becoming a lawyer, David spent years in the restaurant industry himself, first behind the bar and later as the owner of Pyramid Coffee Company, a multi-unit Manhattan café chain. In this conversation, he brings both perspectives to the table, breaking down what restaurant operators actually look for when evaluating a New York City space.David walks through the practical and legal considerations that can make or break a restaurant deal, from liquor license restrictions, outdoor dining, landmark issues, ventilation, electricity, basements, and second-generation spaces to the informal broker networks that often determine who gets access to the best locations before they ever hit the market.The conversation also explores the pressures facing restaurants today, including labor shortages, rising costs, landlord leverage, delivery platforms, restaurant group consolidation, and why the future of New York dining may look very different from the fine-dining era that came before it.To learn more about David Helbraun and Helbraun Levey, visit helbraunlevey.com. To learn more about Lee and Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit bfkplaw.com. To find out more about Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, visit our website at bfkplaw.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've been wondering how to get out of survival mode as a mom and feel more present with your family, this episode offers both biblical encouragement and practical next steps. Using Elijah's exhaustion in 1 Kings 19, we'll look at how God responds to His children when they're overwhelmed, depleted, and carrying too much. You'll learn how to recognize mom survival mode, release unnecessary pressure, meet your basic needs without guilt, ask for support, and reconnect with God in the middle of a demanding season. We'll also talk about how chronic sleep deprivation can affect your mental health, faith, and ability to enjoy Christian motherhood. Plus, I'll share how to join my free workshop, Sleep Through the Night Without “Cry It Out,” happening September 2.   FREE workshop: Sleep Through the Night Without “Cry It Out”. Sign up here: https://mamamatterstoo.myflodesk.com/workshop   Instagram (feel free to dm me anytime!): instagram.com/mama.matters.too Join the Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mamamatterstoo/ Book your sleep clarity call here: mamamatterstoo.com/call

Shawna chats with Lindsey Cox, the singer of Oklahoma-based art pop band, Stepmom about their song “Survival Mode.” They discuss: the nightmare of being on hold, a musician that does art or an artist that plays music?, having a singular vision, spirituality, the Trap Stepmom, a hyper femme mirror, getting off the hamster wheel, created while clear, and more. SHOW LINKS:https://stepmomband.com/https://www.factoryobscura.com/https://www.kosu.org/show/lindseys-loungehttps://decisivepink.bandcamp.com/musichttps://www.palehound.com/https://www.patreon.com/stepmombandSoccer Mommy, Husbands, and a different StepmomSHAWNA'S LINKS:shawnapotter.comNEW WAR ON WOMEN ALBUM: https://smartpunk.com/collections/war-on-womenThe new Safer Spaces: Online Course: https://shawnapotter.com/safer-spaces-courseMaking Spaces Safer book: https://www.akpress.org/making-spaces-safer-book.htmlRequest fun video messages: https://www.cameo.com/shawnapotterwowAll things War On Women: linktr.ee/waronwomen https://www.youtube.com/@shawnapotter

Roxy Romero joins us in this episode of the Believe. Behave. Become. podcast to share the inspiring story behind Capitol Hill Senior Living's turnaround. From rebuilding trust in struggling healthcare communities to helping drive growth at Capitol Hill, Roxy shows how authenticity, grit, and genuine relationships became her secret weapons. This episode is packed with leadership lessons on culture, teamwork, and doing the right thing for residents and families. Roxy highlights the power of owning your role, celebrating your team, and creating a culture where people feel valued, trusted, and inspired to succeed together. She also shares how strong partnerships and a resident-first mindset helped transform a challenged community into one built on trust and momentum. Whether you're leading a team, navigating change, or looking to create a lasting impact, Roxy's message will leave you motivated to take ownership, lift others, and keep climbing.

There's a point where pushing harder stops improving your performance and starts degrading it. If you've hit that wall and caught yourself wondering what's wrong with you, this episode is about what's actually going on.

One of the first questions I get almost every time someone calls the clinic is whether I take insurance.The answer is no. But that answer deserves the full context. Not just the logistics, but the structural reality behind why that question matters so much, what it reveals about how we have all been conditioned to think about healthcare, and what it actually takes to build a model that produces different outcomes.This is the episode where I am going to be completely honest with you about the model, the investment, and what this work actually requires. I am not going to try to sell you on anything. I am just going to tell you the truth and let you decide if this is the right fit for where you are right now.Inside this episode, we cover:The critical difference between direct primary care and functional medicine, and why conflating them creates expectations that do not match realityWhy the insurance model is structurally incompatible with root cause medicine, and why that is a design problem, not a values problemWhat prior authorizations are actually doing to clinical care, and why the administrative burden is consuming time that belongs in the room with patientsThe Medicare letter about civil penalties for ordering labs I consider clinically essential, and what that reveals about how the system is actually designedWhy the reference ranges are as broad as they are, and who benefits when everything stays in the normal rangeWhat this work actually requires from the patient: time, active participation, and financial investment, addressed honestly and without softeningWhy the women who see the most significant outcomes are almost never the ones with the simplest clinical picturesWhy operating outside the insurance model is not a workaround. It is what makes the depth of the clinical work possible.Why I left conventional medicine, and what fifteen years inside the system taught me about what it was and was not designed to doA transaction is when you pay someone to do something for you. A transformation is when you do the work together. That distinction is the whole difference between what the conventional model provides and what this one is built to produce.If you have been drawn to this work, consumed the content, resonated with the framework, and found yourself wondering what working within it actually looks like, this episode is the honest answer to that question.Share this episode with one woman who has been asking why root cause medicine is not covered by her plan. The answer is in here, and it is worth understanding clearly.Your next steps are below:✨ Free Guide: 9 Hidden Signs Your Metabolism Is Stuck in Survival Mode www.drkaceywallace.com/hiddenmetabolicmess✨ Adrenal Optimization Test (see your cortisol rhythm + DHEA clearly) www.drkaceywallace.com/innercalm✨ Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis www.drkaceywallace.com/htma✨ The Anchored Journey (application) www.drkaceywallace.com✨ Get the book: You Are Not Fine www.youarenotfine.com✨ Sign up for Dr. Kacey's Corner (Newsletter)www.drkaceywallace.com/newslettersignupSupport the show

279: A lot has changed since Seth Drehle-Ewan first appeared on the REtipster Podcast.(Show Notes: REtipster.com/279)Back then, he was a young land investor building a business with his brother, Bryce. Today, they're running a very different operation, focused on larger land deals, minor subdivisions, and a more targeted real estate strategy.But this conversation goes far beyond land investing.About a year ago, Seth experienced a severe case of Ramsay-Hunt syndrome that completely changed his life. We talk about what happened, how recovery has impacted his identity, business, and relationships, and what it's like trying to navigate a major health challenge while still leading a company.We also discuss how the land investing industry has evolved, why Seth moved away from the traditional "guru" playbook, the advantages of working with family, and the importance of building a business that reflects your own strengths and values.If you're interested in land investing, entrepreneurship, resilience, personal growth, or adapting to major life changes, this episode has a lot to offer.

Episode Summary:In this powerful bonus episode, SaCola Lehr tackles the pervasive "Guilt of the Pause", the feeling that rest must be earned, not simply taken. She challenges the "rise and grind" mentality, revealing how it sabotages our brilliance and leads to burnout. SaCola shares a personal origin story of hitting a wall due to relentless striving and introduces her Recharge & Rise Framework, a focused application of the PRONE to Power framework. This episode empowers listeners to dismantle guilt, embrace intentional pauses, and understand that rest is a non-negotiable requirement for sustained success and well-being.Key Takeaways:• The Productivity Prison: Understanding how societal conditioning ties our worth to our output, leading to guilt when we pause.• Rest as Fuel, Not Reward: Shifting the mindset that rest is something to be earned after depletion, rather than essential for optimal function.• The Recharge & Rise Framework: A five-step process to intentionally integrate rest:Recognize Rest as Fuel, Not Reward (P - Priorities): Proactively schedule rest.Establish Non-Negotiable Pause Pockets (O - Organized): Protect scheduled times for intentional pauses.Communicate Your "Why" (N - Navigating Boundaries): Articulate the purpose and benefit of your rest.Embrace Imperfection (E - Empowerment): Recognize that perfection is an illusion; a rested you is a more effective you.Reframe "Laziness" as "Strategic Recovery" (R - Rejuvenation): View rest as an investment in long-term capacity.Harmony Hacks (Actionable Steps):Mindset Shift: Consciously challenge the belief that you must earn rest. Remind yourself: "My rest is required, not rewarded."Schedule a Micro-Pause: Identify one 15-minute non-negotiable pause in your day this week. Treat it like a critical meeting.Practice Your "Why": The next time you feel guilty about resting, articulate to yourself (or a trusted friend) why this rest is essential for your well-being and effectiveness.Quote of the Episode:"My rest is required, not rewarded. It's time to reclaim your right to pause, without the guilt."Resources Mentioned:• Harmony Hustle for Women: Master the Art of Thriving in Life and Career• PRONE to Power Framework• The American Institute of Stress: https://www.stress.org/workplace-stress• Brown, B. (2010). The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are. Hazelden Publishing.Connect:• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workitliveitownit/• Website: https://SaColaLehr.com/Email for business inquiries: info@workitliveitownit.com

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us!Why do some business owners make good money but still feel anxious, overworked, or one quiet month away from trouble?The answer may have less to do with how much you earn and more to do with the money stories shaping your decisions.In this episode of Lowkey Rich, Ilonka Ras breaks down the three money stories that influence how you price, sell, work, spend, save, and manage money inside your business.You'll learn:Why making more money does not always solve financial stressHow your beliefs about wealth may limit how much you allow yourself to earnWhy you may connect higher income with harder workHow emotional spending keeps business owners stuck in a feast-and-famine cycleWhat your current money habits reveal about your hidden beliefsHow your internal money thermostat affects your income, profit, and financial securityYou may already know that you should increase your prices, save for tax, pay yourself well, and keep more profit.But why are you not doing the things you know would help?This episode will help you spot the beliefs driving your money habits, understand why the same financial patterns keep repeating, and begin changing your relationship with money.Listen now and discover which money story may be keeping you in survival mode.Download:THE MONEY AUDIT FREE RESOURCEApply to work with Ilonka in The Wealthy Owner Private Coaching ProgramConnect With Ilonka On Social MediaInstagram | Facebook | YouTube

Have you ever wondered why you overthink, stay busy, struggle to switch off, or feel emotionally exhausted—even when life seems to be going well?What if these aren't personality traits at all?What if they're learned survival patterns?In this episode of The Total Somatics Show, Heidi Hadley explores how our early life experiences shape the way our nervous system responds to the world around us. Through a Total Somatics lens, you'll discover how emotionally unpredictable environments can teach us to survive rather than truly connect—with ourselves, our bodies and those around us.This isn't about blaming parents or caregivers. Most people do the very best they can with what they know. Instead, this episode is about developing awareness, understanding your body's protective responses, and recognising that the patterns you learned can also be changed.In this episode you'll discover: Why many of our stress responses begin long before adulthood.  How emotionally dysregulated environments influence the developing nervous system.  The difference between surviving and truly feeling safe.  Why you may find yourself constantly busy, people-pleasing or always "pushing through."  How stress can show up as muscle tension, posture changes, shallow breathing and persistent fatigue.  Why your body often reacts before your mind has time to think.  How chronic survival patterns can influence anxiety, relationships, confidence, work and everyday life.  Why awareness is the first step towards lasting change. You'll also learn why many of the habits we judge ourselves for were once intelligent survival strategies—and why your body deserves compassion, not criticism.Questions to reflect onAs you listen, take a moment to ask yourself: What does my body do first when I feel stressed?  Do my shoulders rise?  Does my jaw tighten?  Do I hold my breath?  Do I keep pushing through?  Or do I quietly pull away?  Am I living in my head more than I'm living in my body? These small moments of awareness are often where meaningful change begins.Through a Total Somatics lensOne of the key messages in this episode is that your nervous system isn't broken.It adapted.Many of the patterns that now leave you feeling anxious, disconnected or exhausted were once your body's way of helping you navigate uncertainty.The wonderful news is that the brain and body remain adaptable throughout life. Through neuroplasticity and greater body awareness, it's possible to update old patterns and create new ways of responding that feel calmer, more connected and more resilient.We'd love to hear from youThe Total Somatics Show is a community, and we'd love your input.Send us: Your questions  Your life experiences  Your challenges  Your stories  Future topics you'd like covered 

The End of Survival Mode - Pastor Robbie HiltonThis week, Pastor Robbie Hilton spoke on living beyond fear, reminding us that God's peace shapes our perspective, hope gives us strength, and even pain has a purpose in His plan.WE FOUND A BUILDING! We believe in Portland, and we're here to stay. Be part of the vision as we step forward and raise $17 million together.Learn More: https://rosechurch.org/building/Pledge/Give Today: https://donate.overflow.co/rosechurch/pledge/buildingWant to connect more with Rose Church? Find more information at https://www.rosechurch.org and give at - https://www.rosechurch.org/giveMake sure to subscribe so you don't miss more incredible sermons like this one or previous series like “Life in the Spirit” or “One Another” from Pastor Andrew Damazio, Dr. AJ Swoboda, Pastor Julia Damazio and many other incredible pastors!Thanks for Listening!

What if your metabolism isn't broken—but responding exactly as your body has been programmed to survive? Welcome to The FutureYou Blueprint™ PNOĒ Metabolic Patterns™ Series, where Debbie Potts explores the five common metabolic patterns revealed through advanced PNOĒ breath analysis. In each episode, you'll learn how stress, nutrition, muscle health, hormones, blood sugar, digestion, sleep, recovery, and lifestyle influence the way your body produces and uses energy. Discover why two people can follow the same diet or exercise plan and experience completely different results—and why identifying your unique metabolic pattern is the first step toward creating a personalized strategy for better health, performance, and longevity. This educational series is designed to help you better understand your metabolism and introduce you to the science behind Debbie's personalized approach through The FutureYou Blueprint™. Learn more or schedule your PNOĒ Metabolism Test:

back with another podcast episode ⋆˚꩜｡Sometimes we get so used to living the same day on repeat that we don't even realize we're stuck. Our habits become comfortable, even when they no longer serve us. Change can feel intimidating, so we stay where things are familiar.But then one day, something shifts. You wake up and decide you're ready for more. Ready to break the cycle, create new habits, and start living with intention again.In this episode, we're talking about how to get unstuck, step out of your comfort zone, and become the version of yourself you've been waiting for.

In this episode, Dr. David Jockers explores why many people struggle to burn fat despite eating well and exercising. You'll discover how your metabolic environment, circadian rhythm, and meal timing influence fat storage and what changes can help shift your body toward fat burning.   You'll learn why eating late at night can impact insulin sensitivity, liver function, melatonin production, and mitochondrial health. Dr. Jockers breaks down the connection between fasting, sleep, and the body's natural ability to burn fat while you rest.   You'll also discover the seven-day protocol designed to support a healthier metabolism, including strategies for meal timing, hydration, protein intake, and creating the right conditions for your body to burn fat more efficiently. In This Episode:  00:00 Why Youre Not Just Overeating 00:17 Podcast Intro and Support 04:39 Survival Mode and Toxic Fat 07:07 Circadian Rhythm Fat Loss Key 07:50 Daylight Eating Five Steps 12:05 Why Night Eating Backfires 16:58 Melatonin and Growth Hormone 19:24 Seven Day Reset Timeline 20:40 FAQs Meals Shift Work Events 25:55 Wrap Up and Final Thanks   Boost your resilience and combat stress with Purality Health's premium Ashwagandha formula. This powerful adaptogen helps restore balance, improve energy, and reduce anxiety, all while supporting your overall wellness. Purality Health's unique Mycel Liposomal technology ensures maximum absorption for fast and effective results. Don't just take our word for it—try it risk-free for six months and experience the benefits for yourself! Visit http://longevityroot.com/drj to claim your exclusive offer and start feeling your best today.   If you're looking for a simple way to support healthier, younger-looking skin, the Bon Charge Red Light Face Mask is a game changer. Using scientifically backed red and near-infrared light wavelengths, it works at the cellular level to energize mitochondria, support skin elasticity, improve complexion, and soften visible signs of aging—all from the comfort of your home. The flexible, cordless design makes it easy to add to your daily routine with just 10–20 minute sessions. Plus, my listeners can get 15% off with free shipping and a 12-month warranty. Visit boncharge.com and use promo code DRJOCKERS at checkout to claim your exclusive offer today.   "You're not always overweight because you eat too much. Sometimes your metabolic environment is out of balance. ~ Dr. Jockers   Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio     Resources: Visit http://longevityroot.com/drj to claim your exclusive offer Visit boncharge.com and use promo code DRJOCKERS for an exclusive offer. Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https:/www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/   If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/ 

Today let's explore the difference between building a life intentionally and spending your energy avoiding failure. Real discipline isn't about pushing yourself to the limit every single day. It's about staying connected to yourself, operating from a calm headspace, moving at a deliberate pace, and consistently making decisions that support the life you're trying to build.We talk about why self criticism keeps so many people stuck, how to recognize when you're creating unnecessary mental battles, and why making small adjustments is often more powerful than trying to overhaul your entire life overnight. I also share why "playing to win" isn't about perfection. It's about trusting yourself, redirecting when needed, and continuing to move forward without making every setback mean something about your worth.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or caught in the cycle of starting over, this episode will help you rethink what long term success actually looks like.If you want to go deeper into these everyday conversations, sign up for the weekday Journal Prompt Emails at yourlevelfitness.com/emailEach prompt is designed to help you reflect on the daily topic, strengthen your mindset, and build a more intentional relationship with yourself, one day at a time.

Here are the show notes for this episode:How many times have you been told your labs are normal while your body was telling you something completely different?That disconnect is not in your head. It is in the test. Specifically, it is in the difference between what those tests were designed to measure and what your body actually needs someone to ask about.There are two standards operating in medicine right now that most patients have no idea are different. One is normal. One is optimal. The gap between them is where most of the women I work with have been living for years. Below their potential. Above the disease threshold. Invisible to the system.Today I am walking through exactly what is being missed, why it is being missed, and what it actually takes to close that gap.Inside this episode, we cover:Why standard lab reference ranges were built from population averages that include a lot of sick, depleted, and metabolically compromised peopleWhy TSH alone is not a thyroid evaluation, and what a complete thyroid panel actually requiresFerritin: the storage iron marker almost never ordered, what the functional optimal actually is, and why a woman at eleven will be told her iron is fineFasting insulin: why this inexpensive, widely available test catches insulin resistance a decade before fasting glucose rises, and why it is almost never orderedWhy a single morning cortisol value tells you almost nothing about the rhythm that governs your energy, sleep, hormonal health, and metabolic functionVitamin D, HSCRP, and homocysteine: what the conventional thresholds are missing and what the research actually supportsThe functional tests that fill the gaps: four-point cortisol curve with DHEA, hair tissue mineral analysis, comprehensive stool analysis, functional blood panel interpretation, and genomicsWhy functional testing is not supplement selling. It is pattern recognition.The story of a patient who came in with five years of normal labs and a folder full of happy faces on markers that were anything but optimal, and what the data revealed when someone finally asked the right questionsThe data was always there. The question just needed to change.You deserve to know what is actually happening in your physiology. Not just whether you have crossed the disease threshold. That information is more accessible than most people realize, and it is the foundation of every meaningful intervention.Share this episode with one woman who has been told her labs are normal and still does not feel fine. This is the episode that might finally explain why.Your next steps are below:✨ Free Guide: 9 Hidden Signs Your Metabolism Is Stuck in Survival Mode www.drkaceywallace.com/hiddenmetabolicmess✨ Adrenal Optimization Test (see your cortisol rhythm + DHEA clearly) www.drkaceywallace.com/innercalm✨ Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis www.drkaceywallace.com/htma✨ The Anchored Journey (application) www.drkaceywallace.com✨ Get the book: You Are Not Fine www.youarenotfine.comSupport the show

Eve, Robin, and Headspace therapist Ryan answer your questions about what to do when you're feeling stuck in survival mode at work, and how to stay consistent with an exercise routine. We wrap up with a calming mindful moment to help you reconnect with the present. Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Eve ⁠here⁠ and follow Ryan ⁠here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

High performers are often praised for their composure — even while their nervous systems are running in survival mode behind the scenes.In this episode, Mitchell Weisburgh joins Melissa Brunetti to explore how chronic stress and reactivity shape leadership, decision-making, and relationships — and what it takes to retrain the brain for calm, clarity, and collaboration.Rather than relying on mindset tricks or willpower, this conversation looks at nervous-system patterns, emotional regulation, and practical ways leaders can respond instead of react.In this episode, you'll learn:• What “emotional survival mode” actually looks like in everyday leadership• How chronic stress quietly hijacks decision-making and relationships• Why resilience, creativity, and collaboration are trainable skills• The difference between mindset hacks and nervous-system retraining• How survival mode impacts communication at work and at home• Simple ways leaders can interrupt reactivity without slowing down• How teams get stuck in collective survival mode — and how to shift it• Where to start if you're successful but chronically taxedWHERE TO FIND MITCHELL WEISBURGH:Website: https://www.mindshiftingwithmitch.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weisburghm/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mweisburgh/Books:MindShifting: Stop Your Brain from Sabotaging Your Happiness and Successhttps://a.co/d/242NDWdMindShifting: Conflict and Collaboration Courses:https://events.humanitix.com/host/mitchell-weisburghFIND MELISSA:https://www.somatichealingjourneys.comhttps://www.mindyourownkarma.comemailto:mindyourownkarma@gmail.comMYOK on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mind_your_own_karma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MYOK on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mindyourownkarma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MYOK on YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourOwnKarma⁠⁠⁠#MindYourOwnKarma #SomaticMindfulGuidedImagery #SMGI #SomaticHealingJourneys #MitchellWeisburgh #NervousSystem #EmotionalRegulation #BurnoutRecovery #StressManagement #CalmLeadership #HighPerformers #LeadershipDevelopment #TraumaInformedLeadership #Resilience #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #Neuroscience #Psychology #WorkplaceWellbeing #Collaboration #sustainablesuccess

Do you ever feel like you're not really living — just making it through the day? Between work, school drop-offs, endless to-do lists, and trying to keep up with everyone's needs but your own, it's easy for busyness to pull you into survival mode without you even noticing. In this episode, we talk about why survival mode feels so normal for busy Christian moms, what it actually does to our hearts, and how God invites us to walk with Him — not once life slows down, but right in the middle of it. We look at Isaiah 40:29-31 and what it means to find renewed strength in our weariness instead of waiting for a season that never comes. You'll learn: Why busyness pulls us into "autopilot" instead of away from God What Isaiah 40:29-31 teaches about strength for the weary A simple, practical shift you can make today to move from surviving to walking with Christ Why faithfulness isn't about a perfectly balanced schedule If you've ever said "I'll reconnect with God after this busy season," this episode is for you. Continue Growing with Faith Led Ministries If today's episode encouraged you, I'd love to invite you to continue growing with us at FaithLedMinistries.com. There you'll find: Biblical encouragement for everyday life More podcast episodes for overwhelmed Christian working moms Free resources to strengthen your faith Biblical counseling Christian life coaching The Faithfully Balanced course designed to help working Christian moms move from overwhelm to intentional, faith-filled living Our mission is to help you know Christ, apply God's Word, and walk faithfully through every season of life through biblical encouragement, practical strategies, and biblical counseling principles. Email: Lindsay@faithledministries.com Website: www.faithledministries.com Instagram: @faithledworkingmoms Facebook Community: Faith Led Working Moms Community

Send us Fan MailHave you ever noticed that even when life is going well, your mind is already searching for the next thing that could go wrong?The bills are paid. Your family is okay. Nothing terrible is happening......yet your body still feels on edge.In this episode, Kate McDowell explains why this isn't a motivation problem or a willpower problem.It's often a nervous system that's been living in survival mode for so long that constant vigilance starts to feel normal.You'll learn:• Why your brain keeps expecting the worst • Why relaxing can actually feel uncomfortable • How childhood experiences shape your nervous system • Why logic doesn't stop anxiety • The hidden reason you're always "on" • A simple exercise to interrupt spiraling thoughts • Why survival mode is a learned strategy—not your identityIf you've ever wondered: Why can't I relax?  Why do I always expect the worst?  Why am I always overthinking?  Why do I feel anxious when nothing is wrong? ...this episode is for you.If you're ready to stop surviving and start living, book your free consultation*** This podcast is for information purposes only. By providing the information contained herein, we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any disease or medical condition. Before beginning any type of natural regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional. 

Last week's episode was about living in survival mode — this week, Misty gets specific about how survival mode actually runs your hairstyling business without you even noticing. If you've ever people-pleased your way into a schedule you hate, felt too guilty to charge what you're worth, or avoided a conversation because conflict feels unbearable, this episode is your mirror.Misty walks through the real story of the year she finally took Saturdays off after 14–15 years behind the chair — the fear, the coach who asked one simple question, and what actually happened when she stopped protecting everyone else's schedule at the expense of her own life. Spoiler: the clients she was most afraid to lose were the easiest ones to talk to.This episode is for the hairstylist who is competent enough to hold a full book and calm enough to make every client feel safe in the chair — but who hasn't yet built that same safety and self-trust into her own business decisions. If you're a stylist or salon owner doing the personal development work and applying it to your business (not just your mindset), this one's for you.What you'll learn in this episode:Why survival mode shows up as people-pleasing, pricing guilt, and schedule avoidance behind the chairThe real story behind the year Misty took her Saturdays backThe one coaching question that reframed her biggest business fearHow to identify the actual fear underneath the business decision you're avoidingWhy proving your own fear wrong is the fastest way out of survival modehairstylist survival mode, hairstylist personal development podcast, salon owner mindset, hairstylist boundaries, hairstylist people pleasing, salon scheduling boundaries, hairstylist self-worth, hairstylist burnout, behind the chair mindsetMentioned in this episode:Industry: UNPLUGGED Retreat Join me and a small group of ambitious, seasoned women in the hair industry for a week in Costa Rica, April 2027! ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!!Industry: UNPLUGGED Retreat

Do you find yourself constantly racing through your to-do list, unable to sit still without a nagging voice whispering that you're wasting time? In this episode of Unblocked, I pull back the curtain on "survival mode" - the default state of chronic urgency that tricks our brains into treating everyday chores like immediate threats. Using a rainy Saturday morning and an urgent urge to trim my neighbor's bushes as a backdrop, I break down how anxiety masks itself as productivity. Learn how to recognize your own mental loops, choose reflection over force, and finally break free from the habit of rushing through life just to get to the "living" part.You don't need a life overhaul to shift from survive to alive. You need one pause.Ready to work on this for real? Grab a free consult at jessicasmarro.com, or join us in the Do The Thing community on Facebook.ENJOYING THE SHOW?Subscribe/Follow so you never miss an episode!Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help other growth-minded listeners find the show.RESOURCES:Order my #1 New Release book In Pursuit Get your complimentary copy of The Unblocked Journal to help bring awareness to perfectionist thinking and what it's creating in your life.Join My Do The Thing Community - join the group and drop your questions from the podSTAY CONNECTED:Follow me on Facebook & Instagram: @jessicasmarroShare this episode and tag me with what landed for youLet's Get Unblocked!

Episode 748 - Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I've been stuck since COVID"?You're not alone.For many people, the uncertainty of the past several years created a survival mindset that never fully switched off. What started as a temporary response became a permanent way of living.In this podcast, I explain why so many people are living on autopilot, how survival mode becomes an identity, and what it takes to break free.You'll learn:Why living by default feels so familiarHow survival mode affects your thoughts, emotions, and habitsThe hidden symptoms of chronic survival modeWhy motivation isn't the answerHow to interrupt old patterns and consciously create a new identityPractical steps to move from surviving to thrivingIf you're ready to stop repeating the same year over and over, this episode will show you where lasting change begins.MY PRODUCTS AND COACHING:

Have you ever felt like you've been doing all the right things... yet still felt exhausted, disconnected, or like something was missing? In this week's Heart & Hustle, I sit down with the wonderful Ramona Kossowan for a heartfelt conversation about healing from the inside out. We explore what happens when we stop fighting our bodies and begin listening to them. We talk about nervous system healing, stored stress, midlife reinvention, self-trust, and why true transformation isn't about pushing harder—it's about creating safety within ourselves. One of my favorite parts of our conversation is this reminder: healing doesn't have to be another thing to strive for. Sometimes it begins with slowing down, becoming present, and allowing ourselves to reconnect with who we've always been beneath the stress and survival. If you've been craving a gentler way forward, I think you'll really enjoy this conversation. ✨ Watch the full episode I'd love to know what resonates with you most. CONNECT WITH RAMONA Website: https://ramonakcoaching.com/ Website: https://www.gtrpractitioners.com/ramonakossowan/ Instagram: @ramonakcoaching Facebook: Ramona K Coaching LinkedIn: Ramona Kossowan YouTube: RamonaKCoaching Substack: RamonaKCoaching Pinterest: ramonakcoaching #HeartAndHustle #MidlifeWomen #Women'sWellness #NervousSystemHealing #TraumaHealing #SelfTrust #PersonalGrowth #WomenSupportingWomen #HealingJourney #PauletteReesDenis #RamonaKossowan

Happy Friday! Today our guest, the hilarious Candace Bryan, tells us about a scammer who was feeline pretty lucky to be taken in by her. The team then go down to the woods for a big surprise, unfortunately, it IS a man rather than a bear, but at least he's quiet!But perhaps the biggest crime of all is the revelation that some women opt to wear a bra to bed!!See you next Weds, when we're joined by comedian Chelsea Birkby. The DWSC London Residency is BACK at The Pleasance.You can see Hannah and Taylor, plus their special guests in September, October AND November.Full info and tickets HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Cammie shares her profound journey of healing and discovering true identity beyond childhood experiences and harmful narratives. She emphasizes how understanding your divine self can transform your life and aligns with your spiritual calling for wholeness.

Have you made it through something difficult but still feel like part of you is living inside the experience? In this episode of This Life or Something Better, Priscilla explores the difference between surviving a painful chapter and truly becoming resilient through it. Resilience is not only about getting through hardship. It is about adapting, changing your relationship with the story, and choosing how you want to live afterward. Priscilla shares how her father's passing became the beginning of her spiritual path and explains how repeating a painful story can keep your mind, body, and energy connected to the past. Using her 4A Process - Awareness, Acceptance, Awaken, and Action - she offers a practical way to move from survival mode into greater strength, purpose, and possibility. Your story is part of you, but it does not have to be the place where you remain. Thanks for listening. If you find this episode helpful, please share it with a friend or family member. Rating, Commenting and reviewing the podcast helps us to reach a greater number of lives. Stay in touch with us between episodes and join us in the This Life or Something Better Facebook Group. There, we'll share bonus episodes, run challenges and provide you with some additional inspiration as you reach for your Something Better. Do you want to work with Priscilla on reaching for your something better? Check out the upcoming programs and services designed to help you through life transitions, reach your goals and become the more empowered version of yourself. https://healinginharmonycenter.com/ Work with Priscilla Psyche Institute for Higher Learning Spiritual Counselor Certificate Program: Foundations page

There is a narrative circulating loudly in certain corners of social media and conventional medicine that what I do is not evidence-based. That functional medicine is supplement selling. That the testing is not validated. That providers like me are operating outside the bounds of legitimate medicine.I want to address that directly. Not because I am interested in a fight. But because the women listening to this deserve to feel certain about the care they are choosing. They deserve not to be destabilized by a confident-sounding voice that has not done the research.This episode is for you. And I am coming with receipts.Inside this episode, we cover:What evidence-based medicine actually means by definition, and why most people using it as a weapon are working with an incomplete version of itWhy the randomized controlled trial is the right tool for certain questions and the wrong tool for others, and what that distinction actually means for root cause medicineWhere the peer-reviewed research supporting functional medicine actually lives: the New England Journal of Medicine, Nature, The Lancet, Frontiers in EndocrinologyThe documented blind spots in conventional medical training: four hours or less of nutritional education across an entire medical school curriculumWhy the Women's Health Initiative may be the single greatest tragedy in women's healthcare, and what has changed in the decades sinceThe supplement accusation: what is true, what is misleading, and what the foundation of functional medicine is actually built onWhy the tests I use are not invented by functional medicine, and what the science actually says about cortisol curves, fasting insulin, comprehensive stool analysis, and full thyroid panelsThe story of a patient who came to me skeptical, and what the data said six months laterWhy the patient getting better is evidence, and why dismissing reproducible clinical outcomes as anecdote is a rhetorical position, not a scientific oneConventional medicine saves lives. Functional medicine restores them. Both of these things are true. And the women who need the second one deserve to pursue it without apology.You are not required to defend your healthcare choices to people who have not examined the research, have not sat with the patients, and have not followed the outcomes. The evidence exists. The research is in the journals. And the medicine that is actually restoring function in women who spent years being managed without being healed deserves to be chosen with confidence.Share this episode with one woman who has been made to second-guess the care that is actually working for her. She deserves the language to stand in it.Your next steps are below:✨ Free Guide: 9 Hidden Signs Your Metabolism Is Stuck in Survival Mode www.drkaceywallace.com/hiddenmetabolicmess✨ Adrenal Optimization Test (see your cortisol rhythm + DHEA clearly) www.drkaceywallace.com/innercalm✨ Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis www.drkaceywallace.com/htma✨ The Anchored Journey (application) www.drkaceywallace.com✨ Get the book: You Are Not Fine www.youarenotfine.com✨ Get our weekly newsletter: Dr. Kacey's Cornerwww.drkaceywallace.com/newslettersignupSupport the show

If motherhood has left you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, short-tempered, or disconnected from the person you used to be, you're not alone! In fact, you may be experiencing matrescence, the profound transformation that comes with becoming a mother.This week, Sarah sits down with Vanessa Leveille, founder of @MatrescenceinColor, to unpack survival mode, mom rage, burnout, identity shifts, and why so many moms feel like they're falling short. Then, most importantly, we'll dive into what to do about it! Because we're all in this transition together. Want more from our guest this week?Follow @MatrescenceinColor! Check out her website! (the blog is SO good)Want more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop my SHOPMY LinksShop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bottle Service MERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! As always, email your questions to Sarah@bigkidproblems.com for a chance to be featured on the show!Big thank you to our episode sponsors!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Connect with quality therapists and mental health expertsLittle Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30HIYA - Receive 50% off (50% off!!!) your first order on any of their products. Not available on their website, go to hiyahealth.com/bottleservice to claim this deal!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1985, my guest's husband left for work and never came home. Ten days later, she identified his body parts in a Detroit morgue. She also discovered he'd been living a secret double life. Dr. Jan Canty is a psychologist who spent 30 years in silence—until a podcast for homicide survivors brought her back. The night he went missing, Jan looked in a mirror and heard herself say, "He's dead. He's not coming home." She buried that moment for decades. Today, she helps others heal through after-death communication and community. This episode aired on July 20th—the exact day Jan learned her husband had been murdered. That synchronicity is not lost on me.00:00 The Night He Never Came Home 03:05 Introducing Dr. Jan Canty 04:05 The Phone Call from Homicide 05:06 The Double Life She Never Knew 07:38 Identifying Him in the Morgue 10:40 Survival Mode and 30 Years of Silence 14:47 What Makes Homicide Grief Unique 17:25 The Detective Who Saved Her 22:26 How She Clawed Her Way Out 26:51 The Spiritual Pivot: After-Death Communication 29:18 Her Own Experience: "He's Dead. He's Not Coming Home." 32:53 Spontaneous vs. Induced After-Death Communications 37:43 The Basketball Game: An ADC That Saved a Life 43:37 The First-Ever National Homicide Survivor Conference 46:27 Where to Find Jan 48:47 Closing LEARN MORE ABOUT GUEST:· Website: jancantyphd.com· Books: What Now | Rekindled· Podcast: Domino Effect of Murder (6 seasons)· Conference: National Homicide Survivor Conference – Gig Harbor, WA (Sept 11–13)· Email: aftermathofhomicide@gmail.com Subscribe to my Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/dramyrobbins JOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you'll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You'll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: - Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc- Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9- YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt- Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

這一集我們討論了臺灣健保制度與急診醫療、急救相關知識，以及預立醫療。本集節目由【 TAIZAKU 火星生技】贊助播出AI 只是放大器，工具再強，用不好就像猴子在敲打字機！ 在這個時代，你的「好狀態」才是最強的武器！ 白天高效駕馭AI，晚上還要有力氣和另一半加班戰鬥

This week, Misty gets more personal than usual. She's told you about getting out of debt. She's told you about leaving the chair to become a coach. But she hasn't told you the full story of going from a hyper-independent, angry teenager to the personal development junkie she is today — and the patterns she had to let go of to get there.This episode is about the protective patterns that used to keep you safe and now keep you blocked. It's about survival mode — why it feels comfortable, and why comfortable isn't the same as forward. It's about the quiet stress that never fully goes away, and why the goal was never to eliminate it, but to change how you respond to it.If you grew up believing that hustle and hardship are just what you owe before you're allowed to feel good, this episode is your permission slip to stop waiting. You don't have to earn peace through fifty more years behind the chair. You can practice it now — and yes, it's uncomfortable. But that discomfort is nothing compared to the discomfort of staying stuck in survival mode.hairstylist personal development podcast, salon owner burnout, hairstylist mindset coaching, survival mode healing, hustle culture recovery, self-worth for hairstylists, breaking limiting patternsMentioned in this episode:Industry: UNPLUGGED Retreat Join me and a small group of ambitious, seasoned women in the hair industry for a week in Costa Rica, April 2027! ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!!Industry: UNPLUGGED Retreat

This week, I'm sharing a conversation Josh and I recently had after one of the busiest weeks of our lives: a week filled with board exams, our baby shower, a maternity shoot, family visiting, and preparing for our daughter.It ironically summed up an important question we'd been asking ourselves recently:Are we creating a life that allows us to actually be present… or are we staying busy simply because that's what we've always done?In this episode, I talk about slowing down, making decisions that align with what matters most, and why not every opportunity is worth the presence it costs you.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, constantly behind, or like you're always waiting for life to slow down, this conversation is for you.

You don't wake up one day and realize you've been surviving... you just keep going, keep functioning, keep pushing through. And that's exactly what makes survival mode so hard to spot. In this episode, I'm talking about what it actually looks like to live in a state of chronic stress and high alert, why so many high-functioning people have no idea they're there, and what your patterns might be trying to tell you. Because the goal was never just to exist - Jesus said He came so that we could have life abundantly. And there's a real difference between the two. Also, don't forget!

Most high performers don't burn out because they're lazy. They burn out because they're trapped in survival mode. Surviving is exhausting.If you feel buried in tasks, overwhelmed by your to-do list, or disconnected from the bigger vision for your life and business, this episode will show you how to shift from reacting to creating so you can lead with purpose instead of just getting through the day.In this episode, you'll discover:✅ How to recognize when you're living from your to-do list instead of your vision✅ Why survival mode shrinks your future and kills creativity✅ The mindset shift that helps high performers move from reaction to creation✅ How to reconnect everyday tasks to a bigger purpose✅ Practical questions that help you think like a visionary leader againThe truth is, most people aren't exhausted because they have too much to do. They're exhausted because they've lost connection with why they're doing it. Success without vision leads to survival. Vision gives meaning to the work and creates sustainable fulfillment.If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed, stuck in reaction mode, and constantly chasing the next task without experiencing fulfillment, this is the breakthrough you've been looking for.

What if the life you're meant to live begins when you loosen your grip on the one you've carefully planned?In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Wani Iris Manly—TEDx and award-winning speaker, intellectual property attorney, change expert, entrepreneur, and bestselling author—whose remarkable journey from Miami to Paris transformed not only where she lived, but who she became.After building a successful legal career, Wani made an extraordinary leap of faith. She sold everything she owned and moved to Paris without knowing anyone, speaking the language, or having a backup plan. What she discovered wasn't just a new country—it was a new way of defining success, purpose, creativity, and trust.Together, we explore why change feels so uncomfortable, how our identities can keep us stuck, and why leaving room for life to surprise us may be one of the greatest acts of leadership we can practice.In this episode you'll discover:Why change often feels threatening—even when it's leading us somewhere betterWani's Change Blueprint for navigating life's biggest transitionsHow fear, identity, and uncertainty keep us holding on too tightlyWhy redefining success begins by defining it for yourselfThe connection between happiness, purpose, and living authenticallyWhy resilience doesn't require making life harder than it needs to beHow leaving room for life to surprise you can open doors you never imaginedWhether you're standing at the beginning of a new chapter, considering a career transition, or simply wondering what's next, this conversation offers encouragement to trust the journey—even when you can't yet see the destination.

Do you have more discomfort in your nervous system than peace?  Are you getting through the day by surviving but not eally living and thriving? If you aren't at peace in your body and your nervous system is able to relax due to the effects of past trauma, a reset may be needed to get out of fight, flight, and freeze.   READY for REAL HEALING Have you been looking for a Trauma-Informed Therapist who is also a Christian?  Do you want to honor your faith even in your therapy?  Would you love to incorporate deep healing in a way that aligns with God's Word and evidence-based treatments for trauma healing?     Consider Working with Me.  You can learn more at my website: www.emdrpittsburgh.com   For a Free Consultation Call:   If you would like to see about working with me in an EMDR Intensive, you can schedule a free 15 minute consultation call so that we can get to know each other and see if I am a good match for your therapy needs.  Go to www.calendly.com/michellecroyle to connect with me.   FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: Join our free Facebook Community For Encouragement and Support: CLICK HERE   FREE RESOURCE: If this episode resonated, you might be interested in my free resource.   I created a free, faith-honoring guide that gently explains how healing happens in the body and why you're not failing.  Free Trauma Healing Resource Guide *All content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered professional counseling.  If you need professional therapy, please seek it out, and if you are in immediate danger, please contact emergency services near you.

We are more self-aware than ever, and yet many people feel more stuck, anxious, and exhausted than before. Therapy culture has helped us name pain, but it often leaves us circling it. Insight increases, language expands, but healing stalls. What if the very frameworks meant to help us are quietly blocking our ability to change? This week on Win Today, Dr. Lee Warren joins me for a conversation that bridges neuroscience, faith, and lived experience. As a practicing neurosurgeon and trauma survivor, Dr. Warren explains why the brain resists healing, how survival mode hijacks our thinking, and why compulsive rumination feels productive while actually reinforcing pain. We explore the science behind neuroplasticity and the spiritual responsibility we carry to participate in our own renewal. This episode doesn't dismiss therapy, but it challenges passivity. Healing requires more than awareness. It requires agency, discipline, and the courage to rewire patterns that no longer serve life. Guest Bio Dr. W. Lee Warren is a practicing neurosurgeon, author, and speaker known for integrating neuroscience, faith, and personal experience to help people heal from trauma and transform their lives. A survivor of profound personal loss, he has spent decades studying how thoughts shape the brain and how intentional mental practices can lead to lasting emotional and spiritual renewal. He is the author of multiple books, including The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery. Show Partners SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

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The title is straight forward and exactly what this episode is for- Exiting survival mode and curing anhedonia/hopelessness. Merch: