50. Stuck in Autopilot? How Small Acts of Courage Rewire Your Nervous System

Ever feel like you’re just going through the motions — stuck in the same old patterns, knowing you want more but feeling too exhausted or numb to make a change? If you’re nodding along, this episode is for you.

In this week’s episode of Start Thriving, I’m getting real about what it takes to break free from survival mode. If you’ve experienced complex trauma, you know that constant cycle of anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and feeling disconnected from your body all too well. But here’s the truth: You don’t have to stay stuck there.

We talk about:

👉 The sneaky signs that you’re stuck in survival mode — and why you might not even realize it
👉 How tiny acts of courage and spontaneity can help you break free from emotional autopilot
👉 Why your nervous system craves new experiences (and how to give it what it needs without overwhelm)
👉 The real reason change feels so hard — and how to make it easier
👉 My own story of how small shifts, like changing my routine and getting out of my comfort zone, helped me rewire my brain and reclaim my life

If you’re tired of feeling stuck and ready to step into a life of more ease, presence, and joy — this episode will give you the tools and hope you need to start moving forward.

And if you’re ready for more personalized support, my Fuck Survival Mode group program and 1:1 coaching are designed to help you get to the root of your patterns and finally feel safe, regulated, and fully alive. In these containers, we use measurable tools tailored to your unique nervous system so you can create lasting change — no more guessing, no more getting stuck in the same cycles.

📲 Ready to go deeper? Grab an Emotional Alchemy call with me to close a survival loop for good! Click here to book 📆

With love and resilience,
Chelsea