A science-grounded guide to help your nervous system step out of survival mode — and finally feel calm again.
A science-grounded guide to help your nervous system step out of survival mode — and finally feel calm again.
If you feel constantly on edge, exhausted, overwhelmed, or wired but tired, this guide will help you understand what’s happening in your body — and how to begin gently recalibrating your nervous system.
No toxic positivity.
No unrealistic wellness routines.
No “just relax” advice.
Just clear explanations, compassionate insight, and practical steps to help your body feel safe again.
Download the guide and begin the shift out of survival mode.
Trusted by women navigating burnout, chronic stress and nervous system overwhelm.
When life looks fine on the outside… but doesn’t feel that way inside
Many women I speak to say something similar.
From the outside, life looks normal.
You’re capable.
Responsible.
Holding everything together.
But internally something feels different.
You might notice:
If you feel constantly on edge, exhausted, overwhelmed, or wired but tired, this guide will help you understand what’s happening in your body — and how to begin gently recalibrating your nervous system.
No toxic positivity.
No unrealistic wellness routines.
No “just relax” advice.
Just clear explanations, compassionate insight, and practical steps to help your body feel safe again.
Trusted by women navigating burnout, chronic stress and nervous system overwhelm.
You might notice:
When life looks fine on the outside… but doesn’t feel that way inside
Many women I speak to say something similar.
From the outside, life looks normal.
You’re capable.
Responsible.
Holding everything together.
But internally something feels different.
You may have quietly wondered:
“Why can’t I cope like I used to?”
This isn’t weakness.
And it’s not because you’re doing life badly.
Often, it’s a sign that the nervous system has been operating in survival mode for longer than it should.
Looking for women’s wellbeing support in Bath, Bristol, or the surrounding area?
You’re in the right place.
Whether you’re feeling burnt out, craving connection, or simply curious about the support and community I’m building, this page is your open door to reach out.
There’s no pressure here.
No expectation that you have everything figured out.
Just a genuine opportunity to connect.
Book a call with me
If you’d like to talk things through, you’re very welcome to book a free Breathe Space call.
This is a relaxed, no-obligation conversation where we can explore what you’re navigating and whether any of the support, events, or resources I offer might feel helpful.
It’s simply a chance to pause, breathe, and talk.
Looking for women’s wellbeing support in Bath, Bristol, or the surrounding area?
You’re in the right place.
Whether you’re feeling burnt out, craving connection, or simply curious about the support and community I’m building, this page is your open door to reach out.
There’s no pressure here.
No expectation that you have everything figured out.
Just a genuine opportunity to connect.
Book a call with me
Book a free, no obligation Breathe Space call
If you’d like to talk things through, you’re very welcome to book a free Breathe Space call.
This is a relaxed, no-obligation conversation where we can explore what you’re navigating and whether any of the support, events, or resources I offer might feel helpful.
It’s simply a chance to pause, breathe, and talk.
The nervous system was never designed for constant pressure
Your nervous system is built to protect you.
When pressure appears, your body activates the fight-or-flight response to help you respond quickly and stay safe.
This system works beautifully in short bursts.
But modern life often keeps this system activated for months — sometimes years.
If that sounds familiar, you’re very welcome here.
The nervous system was never designed for constant pressure
Your nervous system is built to protect you.
When pressure appears, your body activates the fight-or-flight response to help you respond quickly and stay safe.
This system works beautifully in short bursts.
But modern life often keeps this system activated for months — sometimes years.
If that sounds familiar, you’re very welcome here.
Over time, the nervous system can become chronically activated.
When that happens, your body may struggle to fully return to a calm baseline.
And that constant activation can begin to affect:
Understanding this physiology can be incredibly relieving.
Because it explains why pushing harder rarely fixes the problem.
Over time, the nervous system can become chronically activated.
When that happens, your body may struggle to fully return to a calm baseline.
And that constant activation can begin to affect:
Understanding this physiology can be incredibly relieving.
Because it explains why pushing harder rarely fixes the problem.
Pause for a moment
Take a slow breath.
As you read this page, you might already be recognising parts of your own experience.
You may have been pushing through exhaustion, telling yourself you just need to be stronger, more organised, or more disciplined.
But if your nervous system has been in survival mode for a long time, pushing harder usually makes things worse — not better.
Understanding what your body has been doing to protect you can be the first step towards feeling calmer again.
Not sure if this applies to you?
Many women sense something is “off” but cannot quite explain it.
If you’re unsure whether your nervous system may be stuck in survival mode, you can take the short quiz first.
Not sure if this applies to you?
Many women sense something is “off” but cannot quite explain it.
If you’re unsure whether your nervous system may be stuck in survival mode, you can take the short quiz first.
Why I created this guide
Last year I began to recognise that my own nervous system had been stuck in survival mode for much longer than I realised.
Like many women, I was still functioning.
But underneath that functioning was:
As I began researching the physiology behind chronic stress responses, something became very clear.
This experience is far more common than many women realise.
Through my work as a health coach and women’s wellbeing advocate, I see many women trying to push through exhaustion, anxiety, and overwhelm without understanding what is happening inside their body.
So I began bringing together insights from:
alongside my own lived experience.
This guide is the result.
Not a quick fix.
But a clear, compassionate starting point for understanding and gently shifting your nervous system out of survival mode.
What you’ll learn inside the guide
Breaking Free from Fight or Flight explains:
Why “just relaxing” rarely works
And why the nervous system needs specific conditions to feel safe again.
The two common levels of fight-or-flight
Including the high-functioning version many women experience.
Why burnout, anxiety and irritability often overlap
And how they relate to nervous system activation.
The physiological cycle that keeps people stuck
And how to gently interrupt it.
What nervous system recalibration actually looks like
In everyday life — not unrealistic wellness routines.
Ready to start understanding what your body has been trying to tell you?
What you’ll learn inside the guide
Breaking Free from Fight or Flight explains:
Why “just relaxing” rarely works
And why the nervous system needs specific conditions to feel safe again.
The two common levels of fight-or-flight
Including the high-functioning version many women experience.
Why burnout, anxiety and irritability often overlap
And how they relate to nervous system activation.
The physiological cycle that keeps people stuck
And how to gently interrupt it.
What nervous system recalibration actually looks like
In everyday life — not unrealistic wellness routines.
Ready to start understanding what your body has been trying to tell you?
What you’ll receive
When you download Breaking Free from Survival Mode, you’ll receive a beautifully designed digital guide that includes:.
You will also receive supportive follow-up emails with additional insights and tools.
One important thing to know
Your nervous system is not broken.
It has simply been carrying too much for too long.
And with the right conditions, it can learn to feel safe again.
Begin your recovery
If any part of this page resonated with you, this guide will help you understand why.
And that understanding alone can bring enormous relief.
You don’t need to push harder.
One important thing to know
Your nervous system is not broken.
It has simply been carrying too much for too long.
And with the right conditions, it can learn to feel safe again.
Begin your recovery
If any part of this page resonated with you, this guide will help you understand why.
And that understanding alone can bring enormous relief.
You don’t need to push harder.
Sometimes the first step is simply understanding what your body has been trying to tell you.
Mariko Broome
Mariko Broome is a trauma-informed transformational health coach and women’s wellbeing advocate.
Through her workshops, writing, and coaching, she helps women heal burnout, realign with their purpose, and create sustainable calm — one real step at a time.
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As our society becomes more health-conscious, the demand for Health Coaches increases. But what is a Health Coach? And what types of capacity can you work with them?
Not at all.
Most women come on their own the first time.
You won’t be the only one feeling a bit unsure — and you definitely won’t be the only one walking in without knowing anyone.
Everyone is welcomed in a way that feels natural, not forced.
Yes indeed! I thought it would be important to get a stamp of approval so I studied to become a Health Coach at the prestigious College of Naturopathic medicine.
That’s completely OK.
A lot of women who come along feel exactly the same beforehand.
There’s no pressure to talk, share, or be “on.”
You can take things at your own pace — whether that’s chatting, listening, or just being there.
They’re simple, relaxed and low-pressure.
We meet, walk together, and chat as we go.
Some women talk the whole time, others dip in and out — both are completely fine.
It’s more about getting out, moving gently, and being around others than anything structured.
Not at all.
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You can go at your own pace, and there’s no expectation to keep up or push yourself.
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