437: Still Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop? 4 Steps to Stop Living in Survival Mode

About this episode

Kevin Lowe discusses how to stop living in survival mode after overcoming adversity.

Your brain learned how to survive the storm, but it hasn't learned how to survive the calm. Today, we begin the process to change that! After surviving something difficult—a diagnosis, a divorce, job loss, or another life-altering challenge—you’d expect life to finally feel normal again. But for many people, the fear doesn’t leave when the crisis ends. Instead, the mind keeps waiting for the next disaster… the next piece of bad news… the other shoe to drop. In this 437th episode of Grit, Grace, & Inspiration, Kevin Lowe shares why this happens and how to retrain your mind to stop living in survival mode after the storm has already passed. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why your brain stays stuck in survival mode long after the crisis ends A powerful way to retrain your mind to stop expecting the worst 4 practical mindset shifts that can help you release fear and start living again Press play now to learn how to stop waiting for the other shoe to drop—and finally start living the life you fought so hard to keep. Hey, it's Kevin! I hope you enjoyed today's episode! If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Below, you will find ALL the…

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Lowe

Topics covered

• survival mode
• mental health
• mindset shifts
• personal growth
• overcoming adversity

Keywords

• survival mode
• mental toughness
• fear
• mindset
• personal growth
• adversity
• life challenges

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