How to Recognize When Survival Mode Is Keeping You Stuck (Part II)

Are you doing everything you know to do—praying, serving, staying strong—but still feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or exhausted? In this episode, Dr. Sharla breaks down three more hidden survival strategies that look like strength but are actually stunting your spiritual growth: hyper-independence, over-functioning, and emotional withdrawal.These high-achieving, high-functioning patterns are common among Christian women who appear confident and capable but are silently carrying unbearable mental and emotional weight.Inside this episode:How hyper-independence looks like faith, but really keeps you isolated and overwhelmedWhy over-functioning feels like serving but leads to burnout and bitternessThe danger of emotional withdrawal—why shutting down isn’t the same as having peaceReal talk about the emotional cost of carrying burdens God never gave youPractical steps to identify your survival strategies and start breaking freeThis isn’t a call to do more—it’s an invitation to see clearly. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re always in survival mode, this episode will help you recognize what’s keeping you stuck and give you the clarity you need to finally step into true healing.ResourcesTake the FREE Spiritual Wellness Check-InJoin the Purpose CollectiveJoin the The Society: Our Discipleship CommunitySubscribe to the YouTube ChannelAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy