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Survival Mode

Survival Mode

Survival Mode addresses the body's instinctual response to stress, often characterized by heightened alertness and a focus on immediate threats. Explore techniques to shift from this reactive state to a more balanced and mindful way of living.

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Popular tracks

Browse free tracks on survival mode from our library.

4.8guided•26 min

Power Nap

Patty Bates-Ballard

4.7guided•8 min

Finding Inner Peace Amidst The Chaos

Lee Holden

4.7guided•9 min

Moving Through Survival Mode

Molly Rodau

4.5talks•23 min

Coming Out Of Survival Mode

Jenine Boser

4.9guided•26 min

We Hold The Codes

Joy Truscott

4.8guided•15 min•

Overcome People Pleasing & Speak Your Truth

Anaïs Skoutariotis

4.9talks•8 min

The Power Of Gratitude Explained

Ishar Keshu

4.9guided•20 min

Meditation For Clearing Your Childhood Money Blocks

Bart Milatz

4.9talks•1 min

August 17, 2025 - Today's Message

Dana Retzlaff

4.9talks•3 min

The Neuroscience Why You Are Not Stuck

Hannah Westphal

4.6guided•14 min

Face The Worst To Live Your Best

Toby Gant

4.7guided•2 min

Quick Manifestation Reset - Survival To Receiving

Guri Sohal

5talks•2 min

What Is Nervous System Regulation? A Beginner's Guide

Johanna Asterdal

4.8talks•33 min

Are You Enduring Life Instead Of Enjoying It? | SFTS Ep20

Tariro Mundawarara

4.3guided•3 min

5 Breaths Reset

Caroline B

4.5talks•26 min

Expect Great Things to Happen to You

Alex Buta

5guided•12 min•

Where To Find Strength When You Have None

Gary Hardy

5talks•13 min

Before You Act: Why Your Inner State Shapes Everything

Ilana | mettamood

On-demand courses

Discover premium courses by leading experts to learn about survival mode.

COURSE

4.8

2 days

Calm Yourself in Seconds

by Alice Langholt

A powerful brain-based technique you can use whenever, wherever needed for swift results.

COURSE

4.8

14 days

Exiting Survival Mode, Feeling Safe The Foundation For Any Kind Of Healing

by MysticAly

We will understand the importance of feeling safe in the body, and how this will impact our capacity to deal with stress.

COURSE

4.5

4 days

Breaking Free: A 4-Day Meditation Journey To Release Old Patterns

by Yvette Vermeer

Release old patterns with this 4-day meditation course inspired by Schema Therapy.

COURSE

5

14 days

Awaken Your Gentle Power - Find The Key To Calm, Power, And Your True Essence

by Evelien van Ommen

Do you want to feel safe in your body — and access a deep inner strength that’s gentle, yet powerfully clear?

COURSE

5

10 days

How To Move Through Grief And Change: The A.C.C.E.P.T. Model

by Rianna Hijlkema

A step-by-step guide for anyone stuck between who they were and who they're becoming.

COURSE

5

7 days

Burnout Recovery: Restore Your Energy After Stress & Emotional Exhaustion

by Andrew Neel

Learn how to leave survival mode, create a more sustainable life with healthier boundaries and rebuild balance.

COURSE

4.7

4 days

Overwhelmed Parent Burnout Recovery

by Courtney Johannesen

Nervous system reset from survival mode to steadiness.

COURSE

5

7 days

Moving Beyond Survival Mode: Support For Burnout And Overwhelm

by Mark Rowland

Simple daily practices for stress, overwhelm and emotional exhaustion an burnout

Newest tracks

Browse the latest survival mode tracks from our library.

4.8talks•33 min

Are You Enduring Life Instead Of Enjoying It? | SFTS Ep20

Tariro Mundawarara

5talks•5 min

Finding Strength In Life’s Challenges

Benjamin Wood

4.7guided•2 min

Quick Manifestation Reset - Survival To Receiving

Guri Sohal

4.9talks•3 min

The Neuroscience Why You Are Not Stuck

Hannah Westphal

5talks•2 min

What Is Nervous System Regulation? A Beginner's Guide

Johanna Asterdal

4.5talks•26 min

Expect Great Things to Happen to You

Alex Buta

5talks•13 min

Before You Act: Why Your Inner State Shapes Everything

Ilana | mettamood

5guided•12 min•

Where To Find Strength When You Have None

Gary Hardy

5talks•18 min•

Practice Of Returning Series: When You’re Too Tired To Care

Dr. Judy Boozer - Create The Calm

4.9talks•1 min

August 17, 2025 - Today's Message

Dana Retzlaff

4.3guided•3 min

5 Breaths Reset

Caroline B

4.9guided•20 min

Meditation For Clearing Your Childhood Money Blocks

Bart Milatz

4.9talks•8 min

The Power Of Gratitude Explained

Ishar Keshu

4.8guided•26 min

Power Nap

Patty Bates-Ballard

4.8guided•15 min•

Overcome People Pleasing & Speak Your Truth

Anaïs Skoutariotis

4.9guided•26 min

We Hold The Codes

Joy Truscott

4.5talks•23 min

Coming Out Of Survival Mode

Jenine Boser

4.6guided•14 min

Face The Worst To Live Your Best

Toby Gant

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Teachers

Popular teachers exploring the topic of survival mode.

Patty Bates-Ballard

Lee Holden

Molly Rodau

Jenine Boser

Joy Truscott

Anaïs Skoutariotis

Ishar Keshu

Bart Milatz

Dana Retzlaff

Hannah Westphal

Toby Gant

Guri Sohal

Johanna Asterdal

Tariro Mundawarara

Caroline B

Alex Buta

Gary Hardy

Ilana | mettamood

Dr. Judy Boozer - Create The Calm

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Survival Mode

Survival Mode

Survival Mode addresses the body's instinctual response to stress, often characterized by heightened alertness and a focus on immediate threats. Explore techniques to shift from this reactive state to a more balanced and mindful way of living.

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