Why High-Achieving Women Stay Stuck in Survival Mode (And How to Break Free) | Dr. Alaina Puff

Busy and successful on paper, but secretly exhausted?

In this episode, Dr. Emily talks with psychologist and trauma-informed coach Dr. Alaina Puff about why so many high-achieving women stay stuck in survival mode, and how reconnecting with yourself can support lasting healing.

You'll learn:

  • Why high-achieving women often feel disconnected from themselves

  • What it really means to live in survival mode

  • How childhood conditioning shapes the nervous system

  • Why day-to-day pressure affects physical health over time

  • How somatic practices can help you feel safe in your body again

  • Simple daily practices to support your nervous system

This conversation is a starting point for feeling more at home in your own body.

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