Survival Mode Disrupted with Leticia R Francis8 Sep 2025

Losing 150 Pounds… and Finding Herself Again

Monica’s journey is one of radical reclamation—from silent suffering to powerful rebirth. After losing a child, supporting a husband with a traumatic brain injury, and caring for medically fragile kids, she gave everything to others… and lost herself in the process.

⚠️ The day her doctor warned she might not survive
💔 Losing a child, and how unprocessed grief fuels survival mode
🍽️ Using food and busyness to numb pain
🧠 Learning to trust herself again, one podcast and treadmill walk at a time
🔥 Reclaiming her identity, voice, and autonomy through trauma-informed healing

This is a masterclass in grace, grit, and what it really takes to exit survival mode.

🎙️ What We Talk About:

The silent trauma responses no one talks about: overeating, over-serving, overfunctioning
Identity loss in motherhood, marriage, and caregiving
Why trauma doesn’t have to be “big” to be real
Breaking free from generational hustle conditioning
Self-trust, boundary setting, and reclaiming your voice
Rebuilding from burnout without shame
How to take bold, imperfect action even when you’re scared

🔑 Key Takeaways:“I didn’t lose 150 pounds. I released the shame that kept me silent.”“Trauma isn’t about the event—it’s about how your body responds to it.”“You are not selfish for needing rest. You are human.”“Healing starts the moment you stop shaming your survival.”
🙌 Why This Episode Matters:

This isn’t a weight loss story—it’s a soul reclamation story. Monica’s journey mirrors what so many women silently endure: giving until empty, smiling through grief, disappearing inside duty. Her raw honesty reminds us that healing is messy, nonlinear, and absolutely possible. If you’ve lost yourself along the way, let this be your permission slip to come back home.

💬 Connect with Monica:

🌐 Website: www.monicaconnollycoaching.com

📩 Email: monica@monicaconnollycoaching.com

📘 Facebook: Monica Connolly

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💬 Book a 1:1 Session with Leticia
📖 Order Survival Mode Exit Plan Book

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