What happens when your nervous system has been living on high alert for so long that peace feels like a problem to solve?In this deeply honest episode, Barbara shares the unexpected challenge of adjusting to calm after a lifetime of chaos. After moving back home following grad school, she found herself in the strangest predicament: finally safe, finally stable, and completely uncomfortable with both.If you've ever felt guilty for having a good day, wondered who you are when you're not constantly overcoming something, or found yourself looking for problems when there aren't any—this episode will make you feel so much less alone.You'll discover:Why your nervous system treats peace like a threat (and how to gently retrain it)The difference between thriving under pressure and just being addicted to stressHow to tolerate good feelings without waiting for the other shoe to dropWhy boredom might actually be a sign that you're finally safePractical tools for adjusting to the life you've worked so hard to buildThis is for anyone who's done the hard work of creating stability and now feels lost without the familiar rhythm of crisis. Because sometimes the most radical thing you can do is learn how to just... be okay.Perfect for therapy graduates, recovering perfectionists, and anyone who's discovered that getting better comes with its own surprising challenges.Brief mentions of chronic stress symptoms and past traumaConnect with Barbara: @mentalnesting_ on InstagramSupport the showThank you for being here, beautiful soul. If this episode resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a review—it helps other sensitive souls find this gentle space we're creating together. New episodes drop every Wednesday morning—perfect for your commute, morning walk, or cozy evening wind-down. Connect with me: Instagram: @mentalnesting_ Substack: mentalnesting.substack.com Email: [email protected] Join The Nest Community Want to work together? I offer gentle, between-session support for therapy graduates and sensitive adults. Learn more about 1:1 coaching and community offerings at mentalnesting.com Remember: Messy healing is still healing. You don't have to be done to be enough. Mental Nesting Podcast: For sensitive adults who've outgrown the hustle

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