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Our bodies and minds are constantly giving us information about how we are doing. Stress mode keeps us disconnected from that information. Decode your body's unique language.
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Supportive relationship is the #1 factor for resilience. This extends beyond a community of support. It includes relationship to others, ourselves, and every area of life.

The nervous system is multifaceted. From the food we eat to the cleaners in the household, there are many stress-less habits to explore.
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There are eight social and emotional skills that contribute to a person's capacity for resilience. Learn these skills and navigate the difficulties of life with way less stress.
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Meet the Version of You That Doesn't Self-Sabotage
Discover why 90% of people quit their New Year's goals in 3 weeks, and learn a powerful nervous system practice called resourcing that will help you meet the version of you that doesn't self-sabotage.
Brooke Shoup
Dec 18, 20258 min read


PTSD vs Complex PTSD: Why One Changes Your Identity
PTSD and Complex PTSD aren't the same thing. And understanding the difference might be the key to finally healing. If you read Part 1: Stress vs Trauma , you know that trauma is unresolved stress. When the stress switch turned on but never turned off. Now let's talk about what happens when that trauma becomes PTSD or Complex PTSD and why one of them fundamentally changes who you are. In this post (and video below), I'm breaking down: The difference between PTSD (one event)
Brooke Shoup
Nov 27, 20255 min read


Stress vs Trauma: Why Your Stress Never Goes Away
Think you're just stressed? It might be trauma. Learn the difference between stress and trauma, what happens in your nervous system, and how to heal.
Brooke Shoup
Nov 14, 20253 min read


The Road Back To You
Why do I feel so unlike myself when I'm stressed? How can I feel like myself again?
Brooke Shoup
May 29, 20255 min read


Your Emotional Bank Account
Experiencing burn out? We all have an emotional bank account where we make withdrawals and add deposits based on our experiences. Learn signs your account is in the red and ways to get out of it.
Brooke Shoup
May 23, 20254 min read


Stress-less Foundations
Hi, I'm Brooke, owner and founder of Living on Purpose. We want to help you stress less so you can bring your whole self to the people...
Brooke Shoup
Jan 9, 20253 min read
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