73. Not Broken. Equipped: Reframing Perseverance for Stress, Anxiety Symptoms, and Guilt

If your to-do list feels endless and you’re stuck, avoiding, or emotionally shutting down—this episode meets you there. We’re reframing perseverance through Positive Psychology and a trauma-informed lens. If you’re living with PTSD, anxiety symptoms, depression, or seasonal depression, you already know how to push through—but it may be driving chronic stress, burnout, isolation, loneliness, and guilt. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: Stay engaged with life without increasing overwhelm Break free from avoidance and emotional shutdown Use practical coping strategies that support your nervous system Rebuild consistency in your healing—even when you feel unmotivated or “barely functioning” If you feel burned out, unmoored, or disconnected, this will help you take small, manageable steps toward healing, re-engagement, and real relief. Because perseverance isn’t about forcing yourself forward—it’s about moving with wisdom, compassion, and sustainable strength. LINKS:  Sign up for an Anxiety and Depression Breakthrough Coaching Session https://practicalsolutionsforptsd.com/breakthrough Website: www.practicalsoluitionsforptsd.com Become an Insider by signing up for the weekly newsletter: insider.grwebsite.com Join our Facebook community: (1) Overcome Depression & Anxiety - Use Positive Psychology to Combat PTSD | Facebook Get in touch! [email protected] SERIES LINKS:  Take the free, Values in Action Survey and discover your Signature Character Strengths: 24 Character Strengths List | VIA Institute Not Broken. Equipped: Character Strengths for Seasonal Depression, Anxiety Symptoms, and Loneliness https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/45-not-broken-equipped-character-strengths-for-seasonal/id1835492018?i=1000745276942 49. Not Broken. Equipped: how Creativity Finds New Ways Through PTSD and Anxiety Symptoms https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/49-not-broken-equipped-how-creativity-finds-new-ways/id1835492018?i=1000747165493 53. Not Broken. Equipped: How Curiosity Helps Calm PTSD and Anxiety Symptoms https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/53-not-broken-equipped-how-curiosity-helps-calm-ptsd/id1835492018?i=1000749419988   Not Broken. Equipped: How to Stop Overthinking and Start Healing from Anxiety Symptoms and PTSD https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/57-not-broken-equipped-how-to-stop-overthinking-and/id1835492018?i=1000751733118   Not Broken. Equipped: Understanding Your Mind to Ease Anxiety Symptoms, PTSD, and Seasonal Depression. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/61-not-broken-equipped-understanding-your-mind-to-ease/id1835492018?i=1000754826859   Not Broken. Equipped: When Anxiety Symptoms Says “This Will Never End” | Perspective for Emotional Overwhelm. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/65-not-broken-equipped-when-anxiety-symptoms-says-this/id1835492018?i=1000757473946   Not Broken. Equipped: The Bravery You Need in Chronic Stress, Anxiety Symptoms, and Seasonal Depression https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/69-not-broken-equipped-the-bravery-you-need-in/id1835492018?i=1000760440217 KEYWORDS chronic stress anxiety symptoms depression seasonal depression PTSD guilt isolation loneliness emotional overwhelm burnout recovery mental health coping strategies trauma recovery nervous system regulation stress management anxiety help depression help feeling stuck in life lack of motivation avoidance coping