Are You in Survival Mode? Simple Steps to Reset Your Nervous System and Restore Energy

EPISODE #69 — DEC 5, 2025

When life feels like a nonstop cycle of to-do lists, deadlines, and obligations, it’s easy to get stuck in survival mode without even realizing it. In this episode, I’ll break down what survival mode really is, the signs your nervous system is stuck there, and how chronic stress impacts your hormones, metabolism, and overall health. You’ll also learn simple, practical steps to signal safety to your body. And since the holiday season can magnify stress more than any other time of year, I’ll share how to move through this time of year while staying grounded, protecting your energy, and actually enjoying the season.

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In this episode:

01:05 — December craziness

05:20 — Why you’re body goes into survival mode when you’re stressed

06:22 — Signs your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight

08:29 — Feeling guilty about resting

10:24 — How your body adapts to survival mode (and why it stays stuck)

12:47 — 5 practical steps you can take to signal safety to your body

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