When the world feels chaotic and your nervous system is on high alert, it’s easy to fall into habits like overthinking, doom-scrolling, or shutting down.
In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when your survival responses—freeze, fawn, and dissociate aren’t working anymore, and how to start building a more sustainable sense of safety in your daily life.
Fear grows when we feed it constantly. One of the simplest things you can do is pause once a day and shift your attention back to your body and environment.
Here are a few practical tools we explore in this episode:
- Feet on the ground – Feel the support beneath you.
- Notice a scent – Use your sense of smell to come into the present.
- Listen for a sound – Let your ears guide you back to the body and calm.
- Tap on your body – Gently tapping your arms, chest, or legs can help your system release stress.
- Breathe slowly – Just a few steady breaths can shift your state.
These simple practices help you reconnect with your body and create a moment of calm, even when the world around you is uncertain.
Tune in for an honest conversation about nervous system overwhelm and small, doable ways to feel more grounded every day.
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