48 - What Survival Mode is Doing to Your Body

48 - What Survival Mode is Doing to Your Body

Do you feel like you're constantly bracing for the next thing? Maybe your mind is always racing, you're overthinking every decision, your shoulders live up near your ears, and even when life is "fine," you still can't seem to relax. In this special episode, I'm sharing a sneak peek from my upcoming free training, How to Stop Living in Survival Mode. You'll learn: • What survival mode actually is and why so many women get stuck there • The difference between fight-or-flight and rest-and-digest • Why your brain treats everyday stressors like real emergencies • Common signs you may be living in survival mode without realizing it If you've been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, reactive, exhausted, or like your body is working against you, this episode is for you. Ready to stop feeling like everything is an emergency? Join me for my free live training: ✨ How to Stop Living in Survival Mode Wednesday, June 17th at 9:00 AM Pacific OR Thursday, June 18th at 5:00 PM Pacific During this free workshop, I'll teach you the framework I use to help women create calm as their baseline, stop spiraling, and feel safe in their bodies again. Save Your Spot Here!  [https://event.webinarjam.com/n5lopr/register/z05nx9t7?webinar_id=2] If you enjoyed this episode and would like to go through the Identifying Hidden Stressors Activity, reference episode 41! Episode 41 on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3BYQPyyukhZuBNq46QwRV6?si=6J0Sldo0QEyvZuOe1DjxAg] Episode 41 on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/41-bonus-guided-exercise-to-identify-hidden-stressors/id1798108549?i=1000757754774] Connect with Courtney: Instagram: @healthywithcourtneyy [https://www.instagram.com/healthywithcourtneyy]

47 - How One Woman Stopped Living Like Her Body Was Always "On Call" | A Wildly Regulated Success Story

What if the anxiety, overthinking, people-pleasing, and constant worrying you've been experiencing isn't just "who you are" but a nervous system that's been stuck in survival mode for far too long? In this powerful conversation, Courtney sits down with Nancy, one of the very first women to complete Wildly Regulated, to discuss what life looked like before the program, the shifts she's experienced since, and why nervous system regulation has become one of the most important tools in her daily life. After years of carrying the weight of a family health crisis, Nancy found herself constantly waiting for the next thing to go wrong. Her body was always on high alert even when there was no actual danger present. Sound familiar? In this episode, Nancy shares the simple yet profound practices that helped her stop living in a constant state of worry, become more aware of her triggers, and finally experience what it feels like to move through life with greater calm, confidence, and trust. If you've ever felt like your mind won't stop racing, your body is always tense, or you're exhausted from carrying the emotional weight of everything and everyone around you, this conversation is for you. In This Episode, We Discuss: * What survival mode actually feels like in everyday life * How unresolved stress and trauma can keep your nervous system on high alert * Learning that you don't have to fix everyone's problems * The power of pausing before reacting * How to identify triggers instead of being controlled by them * The importance of asking for support instead of carrying everything alone Memorable Quote "My body always felt like it was on call." Nancy's description perfectly captures what so many women experience every day: constantly anticipating the next problem, waiting for something to go wrong, and feeling unable to truly relax. The good news? It doesn't have to stay that way. What Nancy Learned Inside Wildly Regulated * You are capable. * You are not alone. * You have support. * You don't have to react to every thought. * You don't have to fix every problem. * You can feel safe in your body again. Most importantly, Nancy discovered that change is possible at any age when you have the right tools and choose to consciously practice them. Is Wildly Regulated Right For You? Wildly Regulated is for the woman who is tired of: * Overthinking every situation * Assuming the worst-case scenario * Feeling emotionally triggered by small things * People-pleasing at the expense of herself * Living in a constant state of stress, tension, and overwhelm * Feeling like she's carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders Inside the program, you'll learn how to regulate your nervous system, create safety within your body, break free from survival mode, and respond to life from a place of calm instead of reactivity. Because life gets a whole lot easier when every little thing doesn't throw you off course. Ready to Stop Living in Survival Mode? If Nancy's story resonated with you, this is your sign that things can change. You don't have to stay stuck in the same patterns. You don't have to keep carrying everything alone. And you don't have to spend another year waiting for things to magically get better. The tools are available. The support is available. The transformation is available. Now it's your turn. The next round of Wildly Regulated will begin end of June 2026.  Get on the priority list HERE!  [https://fantastic-experimenter-133.kit.com/wildlyregulatedpriority] You'll be notified first once doors open and for my hit FREE training, How to Stop Living in Survival Mode.  Follow Courtney on Instagram: @healthywithcourtneyy [https://instagram.com/healthywithcourtneyy]

46 - Become Less Triggered By Life

In today’s episode, we are diving deep into why nervous system regulation is so important and why it impacts far more than just stress levels. Your nervous system is the lens through which you experience life. It affects how you receive information, the meaning you assign to situations, how emotionally reactive you are, how safe you feel in your body, and ultimately how you respond to your life. We talk about: * Why the same situation can feel completely different depending on your nervous system state * How dysregulation causes us to assign dangerous or catastrophic meaning to neutral situations * Why your brain begins searching for evidence to confirm stress, fear, rejection, and disappointment * How your internal state creates your external reality * A simple 5-4-3-2-1 orienting exercise you can use anytime you feel overwhelmed or anxious This episode is a powerful reminder that healing your nervous system changes the way you experience your entire life. ✨ Wildly Regulated: my group coaching program designed to help you regulate your nervous system, stop living in survival mode, and become the version of you that moves through life feeling calmer, freer, and more intentional. Doors open soon, and we kick things off at the end of June. Join the priority waitlist here! [https://fantastic-experimenter-133.kit.com/wildlyregulatedpriority] If this episode resonated with you, make sure to share it with someone who may need it and leave a review so more people can find the show. Connect with me on Instagram [https://instagram.com/healthywithcourtneyy]

45 - Tarot Reading For May 11th: Trust Yourself, Speak Your Truth, & Keep Going

In this episode, I pull a 3-card tarot spread exploring where you are now, what you may be navigating, and where you’re being guided next.  Through the High Priestess, Queen of Swords, and Six of Wands, we dive into trusting your intuition, speaking truth to create clarity, and learning how to embrace the journey of becoming. This episode is filled with reflective questions and real-life examples to help you apply the messages directly to your own life, healing, growth, and transformation.

44 - How to Signal Safety to Your Body When You're Stressed, Overwhelmed, or Anxious

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly in survival mode? This episode is your go-to reset. Today, I’m walking you through 7 powerful pathways to signal safety to your body so you can shift out of stress, regulate your nervous system, and feel calm, grounded, and in control again. These are simple, practical tools you can use anytime, anywhere, whether you're in the middle of a stressful moment or building a more regulated, resilient life. Think of this episode as your toolkit for calm: one you can come back to whenever you need support. What You’ll Learn *  Why your body needs safety signals to come out of stress  *  How to quickly activate your parasympathetic (rest + digest) state  *  The connection between your body, breath, and nervous system  *  Simple, effective ways to regulate in real time  *  How to build a lifestyle that supports long-term calm and resilience 🧘‍♀️ Try This: 1-Minute Reset In this episode, I guide you through a quick practice combining:  ✔ Posture  ✔ Breathwork  ✔ Vagus nerve activation This is a simple, powerful way to shift your state in under a minute. Key Reminder This is not a checklist, it’s a menu. You don’t need to do everything. Choose what resonates, use what works, and come back to these tools when you need support. Start Your Day Regulated If you’re ready to feel calm, grounded, and steady from the moment you wake up: 👉 Press play on my Calm Morning Routine [https://stan.store/nourished_living_] Give your body the safety signals it’s been craving before your day even begins. Want to Go Deeper? If you’re ready to stop just coping with stress and actually train your body to feel safe: 👉 Join the Wildly Regulated Priority Waitlist (doors open in June) [https://fantastic-experimenter-133.kit.com/wildlyregulatedpriority] This is where we turn these tools into a way of living so you can feel calm, steady, and in control every single day. Loved This Episode? Make sure to: *  Subscribe to the podcast  *  Leave a review  *  Share with someone who needs this  And come connect with me on Instagram: @healthywithcourtneyy [https://instagram.com/healthywithcourtneyy] for more support and resources 💛