324 - 3 Reasons You're Stuck in Fight-or-Flight (Even Though You're Actually Safe)

The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance

Ever snap at your kids or feel your heart race the second your boss says, “We need to talk,” even though you logically know it’s not a life-or-death situation? 

You’re not just “overreacting.” Chances are your nervous system is stuck replaying an outdated survival script—one that sounds the alarm at the smallest hint of stress.

In today’s episode, we’re calling out 3 reasons your body refuses to let go of fight-or-flight, even when life is actually fine.

Turns out, “calm down” isn’t a magic wand for a system convinced it’s under siege. 

You’ll learn why your past experiences keep hitting the panic button, and how to show your body it’s safe instead of just telling it.

Three things you’ll learn in this episode:

  1. How your nervous system’s “database of past experiences” keeps hitting the panic button.
  2. Why telling yourself “everything’s fine” doesn’t override your body’s survival response.
  3. Real-world steps to build capacity and gradually teach your body it’s safe.


Tune in to discover how to rewrite that worn-out “everything’s a threat” story and finally let your body experience true safety—even when your boss calls an impromptu meeting or your kids decide to have a meltdown at 8 a.m.!


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