324 - 3 Reasons You're Stuck in Fight-or-Flight (Even Though You're Actually Safe)

The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance - A podcast by Michelle Grosser - Inspired by Brene Brown, Mel Robbins & Rachel Hollis

Ever snap at your kids or feel your heart race the second your boss says, “We need to talk,” even though you logically know it’s not a life-or-death situation? You’re not just “overreacting.” Chances are your nervous system is stuck replaying an outdated survival script—one that sounds the alarm at the smallest hint of stress. In today’s episode, we’re calling out 3 reasons your body refuses to let go of fight-or-flight, even when life is actually fine. Turns out, “calm down” isn’t a ma...