Is This Relationship Serving Me — or Am I Just Surviving It? | Safety, Self-Trust & Coming Home to Yourself

Have you ever been in a relationship that didn’t look that bad on the outside — but felt exhausting, confusing, or heavy on the inside? 

In this episode of Loving Your Life Again, Christina explores a gentler, more embodied question than “Is this relationship toxic?” or “Should I leave?” 

Do I feel safe being myself here? 

This conversation is for women who feel stuck in self-doubt, people-pleasing, or emotional exhaustion — especially those who learned to override their bodies to keep the peace. 

Rather than jumping to labels or decisions, this episode invites you to slow down, listen to your body, and begin rebuilding self-trust through awareness and nervous system safety. 

You’ll learn: 

• Why many women don’t recognize unhealthy dynamics while they’re inside them
• How your nervous system prioritizes familiarity over wellbeing
• What “safety in the body” actually means (without forcing calm or bypassing emotions)
• Gentle reflection questions to help you notice patterns without pressure
• How awareness creates choice — and choice restores power

This episode also introduces the January theme inside the Breath of Renewal Circle: Safety First, where we explore healing through the body, mind, and spirit — slowly, safely, and together.

Key Topics Covered 

• Emotional safety vs. logical justification in relationships
• People-pleasing, self-abandonment, and bracing
• Nervous system responses to chronic stress
• Why awareness comes before clarity
• How to begin listening to your body again

 
Resources & Support

Breath of Renewal Circle (Monthly Membership)
A somatic breathwork and community space focused on nervous system safety and healing.
Find the Details Here
 

1:1 Somatic Coaching Or What is the Next Best Step
Personalized support for women navigating relationship dynamics, boundaries, and self-trust.
Book Your Call Here
 
Reflection Question
 
After spending time with someone important, ask yourself: 

• Do I feel more expanded or contracted?
• Energized or depleted?
• Relieved or connected?

You’re not collecting evidence — you’re collecting information.
 

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction: When Something Feels Off
• 1:31 The Question: Do I Feel Safe Being Myself?
• 2:40 Welcome and Setting the Stage
• 3:26 My Story: Missing the Signs
• 6:12 The Real Questions We Ask Ourselves
• 7:07 Understanding Safety in Relationships
• 8:20 Pause and Reflection Exercise
• 9:15 Practice: Checking In After Interactions
• 10:36 Breath of Renewal and Support Options
• 11:59 Closing: Permission to Notice and Move at Your Pace