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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