Your Nervous System Is Stuck in Survival Mode (Here’s How to Fix It)

You can know you’re safe… and still feel anxious. That’s not in your head. That’s your nervous system. In this episode of the Higher Human Podcast, I sit down with Taylor Schwartz, a somatic and psychodynamic therapist, to break down how trauma, stress, and overstimulation actually live in the body… and why mindset alone isn’t always enough to heal it. We explore: Why your body can feel unsafe even when nothing is wrong The difference between PTSD and complex trauma How childhood experiences shape your nervous system Signs you’re dysregulated (that most people miss) Why you feel on edge, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained Simple somatic tools you can use immediately If you’ve been stuck in cycles of anxiety, burnout, or emotional overwhelm… this episode will help you understand what’s actually going on beneath the surface. ⚡ Work With Me Book a session or explore coaching: https://store.thehigherhuman.com/product-details/product/breakthrough-session 📘 Download my free mindfulness ebook: www.thehigherhuman.com/ebook I also have an ebook for neurodiverse folks who are ADD/HD or Autistic: https://www.thehigherhuman.com/ebook-pdf-neuro-navigator 🔗 Connect with Taylor Website: istherapy.net Instagram: @istherapyla