Permission to Stand Down: Learning to Stand Down Without Losing Yourself - Episode32

Permission to Stand Down: Learning to Stand Down Without Losing YourselfIn this episode of the Life by Design with Angela Weiss Podcast, Angela explores what happens when survival mode becomes part of your identity.Many people spend years being “the strong one” — the dependable one, the helper, the fixer, the person everyone leans on. Over time, constantly carrying responsibility, pressure, and emotional weight can make rest feel uncomfortable and slowing down feel unsafe.This episode is a conversation about learning to stand down without feeling like you are losing yourself in the process.Angela discusses:Why survival mode can become tied to identityThe fear many people feel when life finally slows downWhat happens when your nervous system becomes used to constant stressWhy helpers, caregivers, healthcare workers, and parents often struggle to restHow survival mode can impact relationshipsThe difference between losing yourself and expanding who you areSmall ways to begin feeling safe enough to softenWhy healing is not about becoming a different personThis episode is for anyone who feels exhausted from constantly holding everything together and is beginning to realize they deserve support too.You are not weak for needing rest.You are human.⸻Resources & Connection:https://authors.tertulia.com/angelaweiss-drafther4xoInstagram: @AngelaWeissAuthorFacebook: Life by Design PressLinkedIn: Angela WeissYou can also find the book Permission to Stand Down on Amazon.To request the Permission to Stand Down Workbook, email:[email protected] “Stand Down” in the subject line.⸻Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or mental health care.Listening does not establish a provider-patient relationship.If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.