How do you heal when your body is stuck in "danger mode" long after the event is over?
Christina Ketchen, a "nervous system nerd" and host of The Self Love Shift, shares her harrowing experience of surviving a 50-foot fall down a cliff. She reveals how this physical trauma taught her a profound lesson: even when we are safe, our nervous system can keep us trapped in fear.
This episode dives deep into the FailCraft theme of breaking the cycles that keep us stuck. Christina explains the difference between the Sympathetic (fight/flight) and Parasympathetic (calm) nervous systems, and why so many of us hover in a baseline state of agitation. Discover why she believes "we don't need fixing" and how to finally silence the inner voice that says you aren't good enough.
In this episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:
* Christina's story: Surviving a 50-foot fall down a cliff and the lesson of Acceptance.
* How emotional patterns (like "not good enough") are formed in childhood.
* Why self-love isn't just bubble baths—it's how you talk to yourself.
* The science of the Nervous System: Why your body still feels unsafe.
* How to access the Prefrontal Cortex to stop reacting emotionally.
* The powerful philosophy: "You don't need fixing".
* The difference between "Big T" Trauma and "Little t" Trauma.
* Practical steps to find a kinder way forward after a setback.
* Christina's definition of true success: Giving one person a glimmer of hope.
This episode is for anyone who feels emotionally exhausted, constantly on edge, or stuck in a loop of feeling "not enough," and is ready for a science-backed approach to healing.
Connect With Christina Ketchen:
* Free Masterclass (Patterns): https://christinaketchen.com/free-masterclass-video/
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinaketchen/
* Website: https://christinaketchen.com/
* Podcast: The Self Love Shift
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Chapters:
00:00 Hook: The Nervous System Sensing Danger
01:04 Introduction: Christina Ketchen
01:37 The 50ft Cliff Fall & The Power of Acceptance
02:55 Uncovering Emotional Patterns & "Not Good Enough"
05:20 Real Self-Love vs. "Fluff"
06:32 Nervous System 101: Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic
09:34 Why "You Don't Need Fixing"
12:03 confronting the Lie of "Not Enoughness"
13:48 "Big T" vs. "Little t" Trauma
15:43 Christina's Definition of True Success
16:31 Free Masterclass & How to Connect
