Use This as a Cautionary Tale: Over-Giving, Stress, and Crawling Out of the Lows EP 45

This episode is a vulnerable reflection on one of the lowest chapters of my life—2017 through 2019—when over-giving, over-doing, and self-abandonment left me exhausted, lonely, and numbing with wine. I unpack the limiting beliefs and stress responses that kept me stuck, and share the small but powerful steps that helped me crawl out of the lows: therapy, quitting drinking, movement, journaling, and curiosity. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning under expectations or coping patterns, use this story as a cautionary tale—and as proof that it’s possible to reclaim self-trust, resilience, and peaceWays to continue the work:🔁 Ongoing support: The Deliberate Practice — a steady rhythm of nervous system regulation, breathwork, and integration.Free: The Complete Guide to Quitting Drinking .. a nervous-system-based guide for understanding cravings, stress, and stop/start cycles.🧭 Personalized clarity: The Personal Power Map — a personalized nervous system and identity audit with a video walkthrough.Explore everything at thedeliberateone.com Connect on Instagram @thedeliberateoneIf this episode supported you, you can buy me a coffee here