In this compelling episode of The Ashes to Love Podcast, we explore the profound difference between surviving and truly living. Many of us find ourselves stuck in survival mode, constantly battling the demands of daily life, and losing sight of the joy and fulfillment that comes from genuinely living.
With inspiring stories from those who have faced unimaginable challenges and emerged stronger, with a heightened sense of awareness and an unbreakable spirit. We talk about the impact of challenging experiences on the human psyche and how they can shape our survival instincts, both making us more resilient and stronger, while also preventing us from focusing on truly living. We discuss how our brains react to trauma and the survival mechanisms that kick in to protect us, and how it can be difficult to break free from the survival instinct that becomes ingrained after experiencing hardship.
The main topics featured in this episode are:
* The difference between living as a survivor vs truly experiencing life
* The psychological effects of living in survival mode
* When survival mode is important, and how to transition from a state of mere survival to one of vibrant, purposeful living
* How to break free from living in survival mode
* Personal stories of triumph over trauma and the lessons learned
