In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle dive into common signs and feelings of living in survival mode, plus, they unpack how to move through these periods of live, and make aligned changes to feel more balanced and at peace. Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at www.michellemaros.com/podcast ... Show More
Oct 20
Q&A with Barb and Michelle: Toxic Family, Self-Love, and Overwhelm
“It’s not about you needing to be fixed. It’s about you needing to understand that you already are worthy.” - BarbSelf-love, toxic relationships, and feeling overwhelmed: these are just a few of the topics in this week’s episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, where the m ... Show More
50m 22s
Oct 13
There's No One Path to Mental Health
"I'm okay with people having their opinions … but I'm not okay with them saying it's the only way." – BarbIn this week's episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, the mother-daughter duo get personal about mental health, asking for help, and how to make practices feel like ... Show More
40m 50s
Jul 2024
215. Are you living in survival mode?
Survival mode is, at its core, a stress response. When our minds and our bodies are put under extreme stress or believe we are in danger, we can enter a state where all we care about is getting through the next day. This can turn us into a person we're not and make us lose the en ... Show More
41m 4s
Jul 2023
surviving vs. living ep.36
Sometimes we get stuck in the default setting of survival. We go through life following a mundane routine that simply allows us to get from one day to the next. Unfortunately, this way of surviving stops us from truly living our lives, taking risks, exploring new experiences and ... Show More
39m 50s
Apr 2025
3 Signs You Might Be in Survival Mode (And How to Get Out with God)
Ever felt like you're doing all the right things—checking the boxes, showing up, pushing through—but deep down, you know you're running on empty? That’s not laziness, weakness, or failure. That’s survival mode. And God never meant for you to live stuck there. In this episode, I w ... Show More
12m 35s
Sep 2025
Is Your Nervous System Stuck in Survival Mode? Here’s How to Tell
Do you ever feel like you’re moving through life on autopilot - exhausted, tense, or numb - and you can’t figure out why? You’re praying, showing up, doing all the “right” things, but your body still feels like it’s bracing for impact. That’s often what survival mode looks like - ... Show More
16m 9s
Feb 2025
99: How to Stay in Your Feminine Energy When Life Feels Hard (Softness in Survival Mode)
<p>How to Stay in Your Feminine Energy When Life Feels Hard (Softness in Survival Mode)</p><p><br></p><p>Life isn’t always soft and easy—and that’s okay. But how do you stay in your feminine energy when you’re stressed, exhausted, or in survival mode? In this episode, we’re divin ... Show More
25m 31s
Nov 2017
5. How to Survive Family Time
Today, we’re talking about how to survive family time during the stressful holiday season. Join me on this episode as I share a powerful strategy to help you prepare for family time, skip the drama, and actually enjoy your holidays.Get full show notes and more information here: h ... Show More
26m 34s