70. Austra Putnina - Moving Beyond Survival Mode: Practical Tips for Regaining Control of Your Life

In this episode, we flip the script a bit as our co-host Austra takes the lead to interview Lisa. The focus in this episode is on understanding and navigating "Survival Mode," a state many find themselves in when faced with overwhelming stress or trauma. Episode Highlights: - Introduction to Survival Mode: Austra kicks off the discussion by asking Lisa to define what survival mode means personally and broadly, setting the stage for a deep dive into this pervasive issue. - Lisa’s Personal Experience with Survival Mode: Lisa shares her personal journey, explaining how survival mode manifested in her life from childhood into adulthood, marked by constant anxiety and hyper-vigilance. - Symptoms of Survival Mode: The conversation delves into specific symptoms such as exhaustion, foggy memory, and an overwhelming need for control. These insights are augmented by Lisa's reflections and a discussion of community feedback on the topic. - Coping Strategies and Reflections: Lisa and Austra discuss various coping mechanisms, emphasizing the importance of awareness and the challenging but necessary path toward healing. Key Takeaways: - Recognizing and Acknowledging Survival Mode: Identifying this state is the first step toward change. Lisa’s candid sharing provides listeners with a real-life context to relate to and learn from. - Empathy and Support: Both hosts stress the importance of support systems and self-empathy in managing survival mode - Practical Tips for Self-Care and Management: The episode is filled with practical advice on managing the symptoms of survival mode, from mindfulness exercises to recognizing triggers. Follow Austra here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austra-putnina/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austra.putnina/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@austraputninaTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@austra.putnina Follow me for more content here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095156184970Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatickel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisamtickel/Website: https://healingandgrowinghandinhandpodcast.com/ Join us next time on "Healing and Growing Hand in Hand" where we continue to explore personal growth and emotional healing. Don’t forget to subscribe and comment with your experiences or topics you’d like us to cover in future episodes!