Dr. Ashley Smith challenges readers to examine despair and asks who truly benefits from hopelessness. She makes the case for fierce, active hope — not denial — as a deliberate choice that empowers action.

Are you stuck in survival mode? When Survival Becomes A Diagnosis, refers to a state of ongoing stress and survival mode that can cause various mental and physical health problems. This happens when the body's natural stress response, known as the fight-or-flight response, stays active over time, impacting different bodily systems and mental functions. While survival mode is a normal stress response, long-term activation can lead to negative effects.