Survival Mode

Feeling burned out, stuck in survival mode, or constantly on edge? In this vulnerable solo episode, Dr. Cassandre shares the moment she realized that what she had accepted as “normal” was actually survival mode. High-functioning. Always “on.” But beneath the surface? Exhausted, disconnected, and stretched way too thin.

We explore:

• What survival mode really looks like (even when you're "doing fine")
• The science of chronic stress and how it affects your body and brain
• Symptoms of a dysregulated nervous system you might be ignoring
• Small but powerful ways to begin feeling safe, soft, and regulated again
• Why joy, rest, and boundaries are essential—not indulgent

If you’ve been stuck in go-mode for way too long, this is your invitation to breathe deep, unclench, and begin your journey back to yourself.

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