In episode 44, I open up about a realisation I had over the Christmas and New Year break, even when life slowed down, as always my body and mind didn’t. I noticed that my nervous system was still in survival mode: rushing, staying busy, struggling to truly rest. That moment led me to reflect on how past experiences, especially from childhood, can shape the way our nervous system operates today.
This episode is an invitation to pause and gently explore why your body might be wired for survival and how you can begin to create more safety, calm, and regulation in your everyday life.
We’ll talk about:
What it actually means to live in survival mode
How childhood environments and past experiences shape your nervous system
Why these patterns aren’t flaws — they’re protective responses
Self-reflection questions to help you understand your own nervous system
Simple, practical ways to nurture and regulate your nervous system
I’ll also share realistic tools you can start using today, including slowing down daily tasks, eating more mindfully, cold water exposure, walking outside, reading, taking baths, and learning how to move through life with less urgency and more intention.
This episode isn’t about doing more — it’s about learning how to feel safe enough to slow down.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly “on,” rushing through life, or struggling to fully relax, this conversation is for you.
This is the KFIT Mind & Body Podcast. Real Talk, Womens Talk.
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