Best Unlearning Survival Mode Podcasts (2025)

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Healing the Mother Wound: How to Stop Parenting from Survival Mode with Emily Cleghorn 57:07

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Parenting from survival mode is not love, it's trauma reenactment. In this raw and hopeful episode, Emily Cleghorn, founder of Mamahood After Trauma and bestselling author, shares how she stopped parenting from reactivity, healed her nervous system, and began mothering from peace. We talk about how unprocessed trauma lives in the body, what overwhe…

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1197: Classic ACP Guilt And Anxiety Listener Q and A 19:09

4h ago19:09

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Guilt is today's topic as Gina answers a listener's question. Many thanks to Jonas and the other listeners who sent in questions about guilt and shame. In this episode, we cover How the anxious mind is prone to guilt Teasing out guilt vs shame How to move on from the event Listen in and give your anxious mind a peaceful path out of your guilt! Plea…

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7 Secrets to Eliminating Chronic Stress For Good 18:37

3d ago18:37

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🎓 Start Here: The 12-Week Health Anxiety Recovery Program Ready for step-by-step clarity, not confusion? Heal through daily guidance and nervous system retraining → Click Here ✨ Today's Episode: In this powerful and deeply human episode, Dennis dives into the real reason chronic stress never seems to let go, and the exact nervous-system principles …

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16: The Real Reason Powerful Women Struggle to Receive Pleasure- And What To Do About It with Dr. Bradford White 53:40

3d ago53:40

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A deep, honest conversation about why high-achieving women find it so hard to receive care, support, and pleasure—and what actually has to shift in their nervous system, identity, and relationships to change that. In this episode of The Aligned Powerhouse Podcast, I sit down with my dear friend and former supervisor, Dr. Bradford White, a licensed …

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1196: OCD, Anxiety And Boundaries: From Approval-Seeking To Authentic Living 20:16

3d ago20:16

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In today's episode, Gina shares some important tools to help liberate anxiety sufferers from the limitations placed on them by people-pleasing behaviors. The ability and willingness to use the statement "no", when it is the path to necessary self-care can really help people with anxiety provide themselves with the necessary time, attention and rest…

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From Cancer to Erotic Power: Reclaiming Body, Voice & Desire After Cancer with Sara Jane Wellock 1:27:18

6d ago1:27:18

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What if pleasure was the missing link in your healing? In this wildly raw, unfiltered, and deeply spiritual conversation, Sarah Jane Wellock shares her journey through cancer, double mastectomy, body reconstruction, and rediscovering the power of erotic energy as medicine. We talk about feminine suppression, cultural shame, receiving, and how the b…

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11. Imposter Syndrome: Why You Feel Unqualified Even When You’re Highly Capable 12:05

7d ago12:05

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Send us a text Click here to book a free mini session/clarity call with me - a focused 25-minute call where we’ll uncover what’s keeping you stuck, identify your next aligned step, and bring clarity to what healing looks like for you. Imposter syndrome isn’t a confidence issue - it’s a worthiness wound. In this episode, I break down why so many hig…

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1195: Slow Is Sacred: Turtle Wisdom For Healing Anxiety 17:55

7d ago17:55

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In today's episode, Gina shares her understanding of the wisdom of the turtle. The turtle, with their slow and steady pace, exude many qualities that humans can learn to live by, improving their peace, strength and safety. Listen in and improve your grasp on the secrets of the turtle way, strengthen your anxiety recovery progress today! Please visi…

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15: Myth: Perfectionism is Just Who I Am 13:50

10d ago13:50

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Dr. Brittany McGeehan unpacks the truth about perfectionism—why it isn’t a strength, but a survival pattern—and how letting it go unlocks authentic leadership, intimacy, and creativity. You’ve been praised for your standards, admired for your discipline, and told you “make it look easy.” But perfectionism isn’t proof of excellence—it’s a nervous sy…

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You're Using Too Many Anxiety Tools, Here's the One That Actually Works 12:49

10d ago12:49

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🎓 Start Here: The 12-Week Health Anxiety Recovery Program Ready for step-by-step clarity, not confusion? Heal through daily guidance and nervous system retraining → Click Here ✨ Today's Episode: Today we're talking about why anxiety healing often becomes overwhelming, not because you're doing too little, but because you're doing too much. From brea…

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1194: Why Anxiety Rises In Menopause And Perimenopause: Understanding The Nervous System Shift 20:01

10d ago20:01

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In today's episode, Gina shares her wisdom surrounding the topic of menopause, perimenopause and how these times can bring with them substantial shifts in women's nervous systems. Many women experiences substantial changes in their experience of anxiety around this midlife change, some for better, some for worse. The physiological changes of the bo…

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Trigger Warning: Human Trafficking & Trauma Recovery; Turning Pain into a Paid Message 58:14

13d ago58:14

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses trauma, abuse, and human trafficking. When trauma is silenced, the body carries the weight. In this deeply moving episode, Kathy explores how survivors of abuse and trafficking can reclaim their voices, heal, and turn pain into a paid message. From emotional eating and shame to speaking truth on global stages…

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1193: Calming The What-If Mind A Guided Meditation For Future Anxiety And Overthinking 19:11

14d ago19:11

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In today's episode, Gina discusses the implications of what-if thinking for people with anxiety and shares a calming guided meditation to help remedy this adverse mental tendency. We are reminded that we can fall into the what-if thinking trap easily and that our brain is only trying to protect us. Through the tools and meditation shared in this sh…

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10. You’re Not Falling Behind: The Truth About Life Timelines & Feeling “Late” 9:40

15d ago9:40

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Send us a text Click Here to Book a Free Mini Session with me! In this episode, I’m breaking down the myth that you’re “falling behind” in life. If you’ve ever compared your timeline to someone else’s, felt pressure to meet society’s expectations, or believed you should be further along in your healing, you’re not alone-and you’re not late. I talk …

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Stop Rushing Your Anxiety Healing - Your Nervous System Knows The Way 14:30

17d ago14:30

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🎓 Start Here: The 12-Week Health Anxiety Recovery Program Ready for step-by-step clarity, not confusion? Heal through daily guidance and nervous system retraining → Click Here ✨ Today's Episode: In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, Dennis shares a deep reminder for anyone feeling stuck or impatient in their recovery: healing can't be rushed.…

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14: The Pressure Trap: How High-Achieving Women Lose Power by Carrying Too Much 16:52

17d ago16:52

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Dr. Brittany McGeehan unpacks why constant pressure isn’t a sign of strength — and how releasing it unlocks greater clarity, creativity, and emotional freedom than you’ve ever experienced. You’ve been told that pressure makes you better — that thriving under stress is your superpower. But what if that pressure is actually the thing keeping you from…

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1192: Classic ACP Just For Today 18:56

17d ago18:56

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In today's episode, Gina shares with listeners wisdom contained in a series of quotes. These quotes are sourced from literature from Al-Anon family groups, a pamphlet entitled "Just For Today". These quotes have had an important impact on Gina's own life and healing and she is happy to be able to share them with you in the podcast today. Link to Al…

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Healing the Hidden Weight: PCOS, Trauma Recovery & Creating Aligned Business Success 59:52

20d ago59:52

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What happens when your body, your business, and your life feel out of sync? In this episode, Megan Dirks shares how living with PCOS and weight struggles shaped her journey, and how finding alignment in health and business completely transformed her path. As the founder of The Girl on the Left Project, Megan challenges women to step out of the shad…

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9. Intuition vs. Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference 12:45

21d ago12:45

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Send us a text Have you ever asked yourself, “Is this my intuition - or my anxiety?” I’ve been there. For years, I thought my intuition was broken - but what was really happening was that trauma had taught my body to confuse protection with truth. In this episode, I share how to tell the difference between anxiety and intuition, and how to rebuild …

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1191: What's Within Your Control - Finding Calm In An Uncertain World 16:20

21d ago16:20

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In today's episode, Gina discusses an important strategy to help individuals suffering with anxiety: identify things that are not within your control and let go of any requirement to control outcomes relating to these things. We live in an uncertain world and our ability to control external events can be extremely limited. It is an enormous gift yo…

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13: Your Energy Problem Isn’t a To-Do List Issue: How High-Performing Women Leak Their Power Without Realizing It 14:48

24d ago14:48

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Dr. Brittany McGeehan reveals why exhaustion isn’t caused by poor strategy but by hidden performance pressure — and how mastering your nervous system can give you back a full day’s worth of energy each week. Most high-achieving women think their exhaustion is a strategy problem — if they could just plan better, delegate more, or add another system,…

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The Hardest Parts of Anxiety Revealed (And What Actually Helps) 20:33

24d ago20:33

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🎓 Start Here (Code Treat30): The 12-Week Health Anxiety Recovery Program Ready for step-by-step clarity, not confusion? Heal through daily guidance and nervous system retraining → Click Here ✨ Today's Episode: Discover the hardest parts of anxiety and learn how to move through them with compassion, nervous-system awareness, and real-world tools. If…

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1190: How To Find Calm Within: Building Your Inner Sanctuary For Anxiety Relief 17:36

24d ago17:36

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In today's episode, Gina shares a technique for creating calm within yourself: developing your own inner sanctuary. The strength of this inner sanctuary lies in its perpetual presence within us, we can go to it any time, any where. Breathing practices to help enter your inner sanctuary are provided, as are visualizations for making your inner sanct…

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8. Why Uncertainty Feels Unsafe - and How to Trust Yourself Anyway 8:08

28d ago8:08

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Send us a text ✨ Click here to grab the free mini guide, Recalibrate Your Compass. If you’ve ever caught yourself overthinking, over-preparing, or trying to plan your way out of discomfort - this episode will hit home. You're not alone if you feel anxious when things are uncertain - like if you’re not in control, everything might fall apart. For ma…

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1189: Calming Anxiety Through Breath - Inspired By James Nestor 18:28

28d ago18:28

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In today's episode, Gina discusses the calming power of the breath, particularly as she has been inspired by James Nestor's recent book: Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. The reasons why the breath is so important are discussed, as well as the science behind why calm breathing can be so helpful. The emotional and spiritual sides of breathing a…

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From Fear to Freedom: What Swimming Teaches Us About Fear, Confidence & Life with Cori Myka 1:00:02

29d ago1:00:02

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What if fear in the water is the same fear that's holding you back in life? In this episode of Unlearn the Crap & Level Up: Your Soul is Calling, Kathy Baldwin sits down with Cori Myka, swim coach and transformation guide, to explore how learning to swim as an adult reveals the deeper conditioning we all carry. Cori shares why so many adults avoid …

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12: The Myth of Separation, Why You Can’t Leave Your Personal Life Out of Leadership 15:41

1M ago15:41

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The Myth of Separation, Why You Can’t Leave Your Personal Life Out of Leadership Dr. Brittany McGeehan dismantles the myth that high-performing women can separate their personal lives from their professional leadership—and explains why integration is the key to authentic success. In Episode 12 of The Aligned Powerhouse Podcast, Dr. Brittany McGeeha…

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Unlearning Anxiety: The Daily Mindset Shift That Heals Your Nervous System 18:50

1M ago18:50

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🎓 Start Here: The 12-Week Health Anxiety Recovery Program Ready for step-by-step clarity, not confusion? Heal through daily guidance and nervous system retraining → Click Here ✨ Today's Episode: In this episode, I walk you through how unlearning anxiety, not just managing it, can begin to reshape the way your nervous system responds to fear. We exp…

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1188: How Sound Soothes Your Nervous System 18:05

1M ago18:05

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In today's episode, Gina discusses the healing and soothing capacity of sound, specifically humming, for your mind, body and brain. The science behind the benefits of humming are discussed. Practical steps for integrating a humming practice into your daily routine are included. Listen in, start to hum and feel more peace and calm today! Please visi…

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Why Diets Fail & Stress Wins: Reverse Aging & Heal Inflammation with Deepak Saini 59:49

1M ago59:49

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Why do diets fail and stress always seem to win? In this episode of Unlearn the Crap & Level Up: Your Soul is Calling, Kathy Baldwin sits down with Deepak Saini, longevity coach and health strategist, to unpack the myths that keep us stuck, inflamed, and aging faster than we should. Together, we dive into the hidden cost of "eat less, move more," t…

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7. Is Your Discomfort from Growth or Misalignment? 7:25

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Send us a text ✨ Click here to grab the free mini guide, Recalibrate Your Compass. Discerning between discomfort from growth and discomfort from misalignment isn’t easy. It takes self-awareness, honesty, and the courage to pause instead of pushing through. In this episode, I unpack how to come back into alignment so you can tell the difference betw…

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1187: Faith Over Fear: Finding Calm When Loneliness Feels Overwhelming Listener Q and A 18:22

1M ago18:22

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In today's episode, Gina responds to a listener question regarding fear of being alone as we age. The listeners fears and concerns are outlined and described. A constructive way to respond to these fears is provided: acceptance of what is presently in order to allow the present to unfold with as much calm and grace as possible. Despite our discomfo…

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From Sexless Marriage to Orgasmic Life: Xanet Pailet on Healing Shame, Energy & Intimacy 56:16

1M ago56:16

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We were told not to talk about money, sex, or politics but that rule kept us small. This episode cracks open sexual shame, emotional safety, and the truth about real intimacy. Former healthcare lawyer Xanet Pailet left a 26-year sexless marriage at 50 and rebuilt her life as a sex and intimacy educator. In this raw, liberating conversation, we unpa…

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Real Danger or Just Anxiety? How to Finally Tell the Difference 13:08

1M ago13:08

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If health anxiety has been holding you back, explore the Health Anxiety Recovery Program at anxietyguyprograms.com rated the #1 program for health anxiety recovery, with daily guidance to help you make consistent progress. Podcast description: In this episode of The Anxiety Guy Podcast, Dennis Simsek dives deep into one of the most confusing parts …

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11: 5 Myths High-Performing Women Still Believe, And the Truth About Success and Relationships 14:50

1M ago14:50

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5 Myths High-Performing Women Still Believe, And the Truth About Success and Relationships Dr. Brittany McGeehan debunks the top five myths keeping high-achieving women stuck in burnout and disconnection, and reframes what real success looks like in leadership and love. In this episode of The Aligned Powerhouse Podcast, Dr. Brittany McGeehan takes …

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1186: Classic ACP Serenity Prayer For Anxiety 5 Reminders 15:18

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In today's episode, Gina shares with listeners the Serenity Prayer (popularized by Alcoholics Anonymous) and how it can help those of us suffering from anxiety. Though the prayer is thought to have been written by Protestant theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, the prayer is non-denominational and even applicable for those of us who are not religious at al…

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Why Self-Abandonment Keeps You Stuck and How to Finally Attract True Love w/Eleanor MacDonald 57:54

1M ago57:54

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She thought pleasing everyone was love until it cost her health, identity, and voice. Eleanor MacDonald unlearned self-abandonment and rebuilt from truth. In this powerful episode, Kathy Baldwin sits down with Eleanor MacDonald, a transformational coach and trauma-informed healer who knows what it means to lose yourself while trying to keep everyon…

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6. Stop Waiting to Feel Ready: How to Build Self-Trust by Taking Action 8:47

1M ago8:47

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Send us a text You don’t need to have it all figured out before you begin - you just need to start. In this episode, I break down how to "get ready" to tackle your biggest goals and dreams. Whether you’re rebuilding after a major transition or chasing a new dream, this episode will remind you that readiness isn’t a feeling - it’s something you crea…

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1185: Guest Anna Runkle: The Crappy Childhood Fairy Part 3 22:43

1M ago22:43

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In today's episode, Gina concludes her interview with Anna Runkle, The Crappy Childhood Fairy. In this part of the discussion, emphasis is made on how important others can be in the healing and recovery process. The importance of establishing a regular practice for reregulation tools (such as journaling and meditation) is reinforced. It is suggeste…

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10: The Hidden Habit of Self-Sabotage, How Perfectionism Destroys High-Performer Relationships 29:31

1M ago29:31

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The Hidden Habit of Self-Sabotage, How Perfectionism Destroys High-Performer Relationships Dr. Brittany McGeehan exposes the dark side of healing for high performers—how perfectionism and the fear of rupture quietly sabotage even the strongest relationships. In Episode 10 of The Aligned Powerhouse Podcast, Dr. Brittany McGeehan pulls back the curta…

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How Suppressed Emotions Keep You Stuck in Anxiety (and How to Let Go) 13:08

1M ago13:08

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If health anxiety has been holding you back, explore the Health Anxiety Recovery Program at anxietyguyprograms.com rated the #1 program for health anxiety recovery, with daily guidance to help you make consistent progress. Podcast description: Have you ever tried to stay calm, only to feel even more anxious inside? In this powerful episode, Dennis …

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1184: Guest Anna Runkle: The Crappy Childhood Fairy Part 2 21:47

2M ago21:47

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In today's episode, Gina continues her conversation with Anna Runkle, the Crappy Childhood Fairy. Learn more about how to reregulate your nervous system. In particular, Anna shares one of her most favorite tools: writing. Listen in and gain knowledge about how to use your ability to write to help calm your nervous system and return to a centered pl…

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5. Who You Became to Survive: Finding Freedom Beyond the Roles 8:10

2M ago8:10

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Send us a text Win a free spot inside Becoming the One! Click here for the chance to join my 12-week program completely free. We all play roles that once kept us safe - the strong one, the helper, the achiever, the one who never asks for too much. But what happens when those roles stop protecting you and start keeping you stuck? In this episode, we…