Episode 53: Why You’re Still Waiting to Be Rescued (Even When You Know Better)

Today, EG explores the idea of “rescue mode” — the quiet part of us that still waits for someone or something to finally make it all okay. Whether it’s a partner, an apology, or a moment that finally feels safe, many survivors and trauma-impacted people carry this deep, often invisible, hope of being rescued.

Throughout the episode, EG unpacks how rescue mode develops: from growing up in chaos or unpredictability, to internalizing the message that love or safety must come from someone else. She dives into how this belief can show up in adulthood through patterns like hyper-independence, overachieving, or taking on the “fixer” role in relationships. Towards the end, she details what it really means to move from rescue to reparenting.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re always “holding it together” for everyone else, or that peace feels suspicious after chaos, this episode is for you.

Key Themes: trauma healing, nervous system regulation, self-rescue, reparenting, supporting survivors, emotional safety, healing after trauma, self-worth, boundaries, trauma-informed relationships