Episode 13: Complaining as a Coping Mechanism: What Your Nervous System Is Really Saying

For many trauma survivors, conflict doesn't just feel uncomfortable — it feels unsafe. When emotions rise, our nervous system can take over, pushing us into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. But what if...

12 Mar 14min

Why are the relationships that hurt us the most often the ones we feel most bonded to? Why does chaos sometimes feel like chemistry, and why does your body still react long after the relationship ends...

5 Mar 15min

What if the love you crave most is the one your body learned to fear? In this eye-opening episode of Beyond Survival: A Pathway to Peace, trauma-informed coach Naomi Stanchfield reveals how the 5 Love...

5 Mar 20min

Ever feel like you're chasing love—or running from it? Your attachment style isn't a personality flaw; it's a survival strategy shaped by early experiences. In this episode of Beyond Survival: A Pathw...

18 Feb 23min

Self-love can feel cringy, confusing, or completely out of reach after trauma. Maybe you've heard "you just need to love yourself" and felt your whole body tense up. In this episode, we explore why se...

11 Feb 17min

We've all heard the sayings — "Time heals all wounds." "You just have to get over it." "You can't love someone until you love yourself." But what if these common beliefs about trauma and healing are d...

28 Jan 18min

Do you say "yes" when your body screams "no"? Discover why people-pleasing isn't a flaw—it's the fawn response, a little-known trauma survival mechanism that kept you safe but now traps you in exhaust...

21 Jan 22min