Most of us have been in survival mode so long we've convinced ourselves it's temporary. "Just get through this week." But weeks become months and months become years — and your body is paying the price. In this episode, Melissa breaks down why surviving is actually more work than thriving, how the tight-grip control spiral is keeping your body stuck in dysregulation, and what it actually takes to create a body that feels safe enough to function. Spoiler: it's not a perfect meal plan. It's a s...