134. What to Do When Survival Becomes Your New Normal

Send us Fan MailSome seasons of life are meant to be intense—but temporary. We tell ourselves, I can do this for a little while, and we push through on adrenaline, determination, and grit. But what happens when that season doesn’t end?In this episode, I talk about what happens when a sprint quietly becomes a marathon—and why the strategies that helped you survive short-term stress can actually start working against you over time. We’re not talking about changing your circumstances. We’re talking about changing how you’re running your race so you don’t burn out, shut down, or lose yourself in the process.If you’ve been feeling more irritable, exhausted, emotionally flat, foggy, or like sleep doesn’t quite fix things anymore, this conversation will help you understand why—and what to do instead. I’ll walk you through how to recognize marathon mode, why self-care becomes non-negotiable (not indulgent), and how to make small, sustainable shifts that protect your energy, your nervous system, and your joy.This episode is for any mom who is carrying a long season with courage—and needs permission, wisdom, and compassion to run it differently.If you'd like to get the show notes for this episode, head to: https://leighgermann.com