On the outside, you’re managing, you’re getting things done and handling your life.

But on the inside… it feels, meh. Effortful. Like you’re getting through your days instead of actually living them.

In this episode, we’re talking about how many people are living in survival mode without even realizing it.

You’ll learn what “functional freeze” actually looks like in real life, why so many of the usual self-care and mindset tools only help you cope (not truly change), and what it really takes to come back to yourself when your nervous system has been stuck in protection for a long time.

I share what this looked like in my own life, including the years I spent disconnected, exhausted, just getting through, and the moment I first realized I was actually back in my body again.

We’ll talk about:

• The difference between coping and actually living
• Why you can’t think your way out of a nervous system state
• How to start building real capacity instead of just managing stress
• What it feels like when you begin to come back online
• And a simple way to start shifting this in your own life, one small moment at a time

If you’ve ever thought, “Nothing is technically wrong… so why does everything feel like so much effort?”, this episode is for you.

If this gave you a new way to understand what you’ve been experiencing, you can find more support and resources in the Journeys With My Body Community and The Pocket Resets for Stress Community.