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From the outside, life may look fine. But inside? It’s chaos. You blow up when you don’t mean to, shut down when you need to step up, or feel so drained and overwhelmed that it’s hard to feel anything at all. Maybe you’ve told yourself it’s just who you are. Or worse, that nothing will ever change.

But what if these reactions weren’t your fault? What if they were signs of your body and brain doing exactly what they’re designed to do—keep you alive?

In this eye-opening and compassionate guide, licensed professional counselor Esther Perry unpacks the science of survival—how your nervous system reacts to protect you, even when it feels like it’s working against you. Through accessible insights and practical, evidence-based tools, you’ll learn how to decode your body’s signals, break free from the cycle of overwhelm, and rebuild a relationship with yourself based on understanding and trust.

It’s time to stop fighting your brain and body and start working with them. 

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“This book should come with a highlighter!! So many good insights for those operating in survival.”

Scott Henderson, Co-Founder and CEO at Doing Good Works