10 Signs You're Stuck In Survival Mode (And How To Get Unstuck)

04/09/25 • 18 min

Do you feel constantly on edge, wired but exhausted, or like you’re just going through the motions of life? You might be stuck in survival mode—and not even know it.

In this episode of the Building Resilience Podcast, we’ll unpack what it means to have a dysregulated nervous system and how it can silently shape your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and even your physical health. We’ll walk through 10 often-overlooked signs that your nervous system might be stuck in survival mode—from chronic tension and trouble sleeping to overthinking, burnout, and people-pleasing.

You’ll also learn three simple, science-backed strategies to start bringing your system back to a place of safety and resilience. These aren’t your typical “self-care” tips—they’re practical, body-based tools you can use anytime, anywhere.

✨ Plus, there’s a special invitation to join the Nervous System Journaling Club on the Skool platform—a supportive community rooted in connection, creativity, and healing.

Nervous System Journaling Club:

https://www.skool.com/nervous-system-journaling-club/about?ref=06e003b61b8148ebbafd3a067f3cc2e1

Get My Resilience Journal

📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care

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If you’re ready to stop running on fumes and start feeling safe in your body again, this episode is for you.

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Do you feel constantly on edge, wired but exhausted, or like you’re just going through the motions of life? You might be stuck in survival mode—and not even know it.

✨ Plus, there’s a special invitation to join the Nervous System Journaling Club on the Skool platform—a supportive community rooted in connection, creativity, and healing.

Nervous System Journaling Club:

https://www.skool.com/nervous-system-journaling-club/about?ref=06e003b61b8148ebbafd3a067f3cc2e1

Get My Resilience Journal

📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care

📌 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Mental+health+Journal&hidden-keywords=B0DNRSLV9F&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

If you’re ready to stop running on fumes and start feeling safe in your body again, this episode is for you.

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Shower Power: Strengthening Bonds & Boosting Wellbeing

Have you ever considered that the secret to a healthier mind and a stronger relationship might be found behind the shower curtain?

In this fun and enlightening episode, Leah welcomes her friend and fellow entrepreneur, Neta Talmor, for a refreshingly candid conversation about how sharing a daily ritual like showering with your partner can deepen your connection, boost creativity, improve your mood, and even regulate your nervous system.

Together, they explore:

• Why showering together is not just about physical intimacy

• How daily rituals can build emotional closeness and strengthen relationships

• The science-backed benefits of warm water on your mood, nervous system, and creativity

• How shared rituals can co-regulate and emotionally ground us

• Cold water exposure as a tool to build nervous system resilience

• Creative ways to make this ritual work, even for busy parents!

Plus, Neta shares her perspective on how this simple, luxurious habit has sustained her marriage of over 30 years—and why it’s her favorite mental health and relationship hack.

💡 Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, navigating parenthood, or just curious about nervous system health, this episode is packed with insights and laughter you won’t want to miss.

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Nervous System Journaling Club:

https://www.skool.com/nervous-system-journaling-club/about?ref=06e003b61b8148ebbafd3a067f3cc2e1

Get My Resilience Journal

📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care

📌 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Mental+health+Journal&hidden-keywords=B0DNRSLV9F&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

This journal is designed to help you regulate your nervous system, process emotions, and build resilience. Scroll through the Amazon reviews—you’ll see firsthand how people struggling with anxiety have found it helpful.

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Next Episode

Builder or Wrecker: The Power of Words and Nervous System Cues

Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That’s not how I meant it to come out...” or felt the sting of someone else’s words lingering long after? The truth is, our words have weight—and they either build or break. But it’s not just what we say; it’s how we say it, and even more, how we’re showing up in our nervous system when we do.

In this episode of the Building Resilience Podcast, we explore the invisible but powerful role your nervous system plays in communication. Are you speaking from safety—or from survival? Are your words landing as support or as a threat?

Join me as we unpack:

• What it means to be a builder or a wrecker in everyday interactions

• How nervous system cues influence how your words are received

• Real-life strategies to communicate with more compassion, clarity, and regulation

• Why co-regulation matters—and what isn’t your responsibility

• And six practical tools you can start using today to build better connections

Nervous System Journaling Club:

https://www.skool.com/nervous-system-journaling-club/about?ref=06e003b61b8148ebbafd3a067f3cc2e1

Get My Resilience Journal to help you learn about nervous system regulation:

📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care

📌 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Mental+health+Journal&hidden-keywords=B0DNRSLV9F&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

This episode is a gentle but eye-opening invitation to reflect, reset, and rewire how you show up in your relationships—with yourself and others. Let’s build better, together.

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