Breaking Free from Worry: How to Stop Living in Survival Mode
If worrying were an Olympic sport, would you take home the gold? In this episode, we dive into the roots of chronic worry, how it’s often passed down through generations, and how living in survival mode can keep you stuck in a cycle of fear. Sharing personal stories—from family patterns of worry to real-life experiences of feeling unsafe—this episode explores how our past shapes our present and how to start breaking free. Learn why your brain clings to worry, the toll it takes on your health, and simple tools to help you shift into a calmer, more empowered mindset.
It's time to let go of the "what ifs" and trust in your ability to handle life as it comes. Tune in to learn how to put your inner "worrywart" on the back burner and start living fully in the present.
Letting Go of the Need to Control: Healing Survival Mode
Are you stuck in "survival mode," feeling like everything has to be under your control? In this episode, we dive into survival strategy #2—absolute control—and how it stems from anxiety and past trauma. I share my journey of recognizing this pattern, from micromanaging my family to realizing that my attempts to prevent harm were actually causing more stress and dysfunction.
We'll explore:
The difference between control and influence.
How fear of unpredictability fuels our need to micromanage.
Why letting go of control creates healthier dynamics and more freedom for everyone involved.
Join me as I unpack the lessons learned from breaking this cycle and stepping into a space of trust and presence. It’s time to let go of control and embrace a life with more ease and autonomy.