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172: The Cost of Survival Mode
Most of us have been in survival mode so long we've convinced ourselves it's temporary. "Just get through this week." But weeks become months and months become years — and your body is paying the price.
In this episode, Melissa breaks down why surviving is actually more work than thriving, how the tight-grip control spiral is keeping your body stuck in dysregulation, and what it actually takes to create a body that feels safe enough to function. Spoiler: it's not a perfect meal plan. It's a safe nervous system.
What You'll Hear in This Episode
[00:02] Why "just get through this week" becomes…
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