Listen "I Didn't Know I Was In Survival Mode Until I Was Finally Safe"
Episode Synopsis
Episode Summary:
In my last episode, I shared the moment I realized I didn’t recognize myself anymore.
But what happens after that?
After you leave the job, the role, the relationship, the version of yourself that was built in survival?
This episode is about that in-between place—the one no one talks about.
Where everything is finally quiet… and instead of peace, you feel panic.
Where your nervous system doesn’t know how to rest, because for so long, it only knew how to survive.
If you’ve ever slowed down and felt lost instead of relieved, this one’s for you.
What You’ll Hear:
What survival mode really feels like (and why it often goes unnoticed)
Why stillness can feel threatening, even when it’s what you crave
The small rituals that helped me reconnect with myself
How I discovered nervous system + subconscious healing out of necessity
What healing actually looks and feels like (hint: it’s not always a glow-up)
This episode is especially for you if:
You’ve “made it out” but don’t feel better yet
Rest feels uncomfortable, unfamiliar, or even unsafe
You want to heal, but nothing seems to stick
You’re craving calm, clarity, and connection — but feel stuck in the in-between
Join the waitlist to receive a free calming hypnosis audio, designed to help your body feel safe again — even in the middle of a chaotic day: https://tanielstrydom.com/5-min-calming-reset-audio/
➡️ Website: https://tanielstrydom.com
➡️ Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tanielstrydom
In my last episode, I shared the moment I realized I didn’t recognize myself anymore.
But what happens after that?
After you leave the job, the role, the relationship, the version of yourself that was built in survival?
This episode is about that in-between place—the one no one talks about.
Where everything is finally quiet… and instead of peace, you feel panic.
Where your nervous system doesn’t know how to rest, because for so long, it only knew how to survive.
If you’ve ever slowed down and felt lost instead of relieved, this one’s for you.
What You’ll Hear:
What survival mode really feels like (and why it often goes unnoticed)
Why stillness can feel threatening, even when it’s what you crave
The small rituals that helped me reconnect with myself
How I discovered nervous system + subconscious healing out of necessity
What healing actually looks and feels like (hint: it’s not always a glow-up)
This episode is especially for you if:
You’ve “made it out” but don’t feel better yet
Rest feels uncomfortable, unfamiliar, or even unsafe
You want to heal, but nothing seems to stick
You’re craving calm, clarity, and connection — but feel stuck in the in-between
Join the waitlist to receive a free calming hypnosis audio, designed to help your body feel safe again — even in the middle of a chaotic day: https://tanielstrydom.com/5-min-calming-reset-audio/
➡️ Website: https://tanielstrydom.com
➡️ Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tanielstrydom
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