Protect Your Energy: How to Stop Living in Survival Mode (feat. Zabie Yamasaki)
In a world that constantly demands more of our time, attention, and energy, many of us have become so accustomed to exhaustion that we mistake it for normal.
In this episode, Seline Shenoy speaks with Zabie Yamasaki, a trauma-informed yoga educator, resilience and well-being expert, speaker, and founder of Transcending Trauma Through Yoga.
Together, they explore why we get stuck in survival mode, how to recognize the signs of burnout, and ways to protect our energy without sacrificing our ambitions. Zabie shares practical insights on setting boundaries, honoring our limits, and cultivating greater rest, self-compassion, and resilience.
This conversation offers a refreshing perspective on how to move beyond constant depletion and create a more balanced, nourishing way of living.
Interview timestamps:
[00:04:39] Zabie's journey from trauma and burnout to healing
[00:07:57] The personal crisis that forced Zabie to change
[00:12:28] Why building resilience before burnout matters
[00:14:33] Why managing your energy matters more than managing time
[00:16:53] How to check in with your capacity before taking on more
[00:18:45] Simple ways to practice self-care without adding pressure
[00:21:42] Understanding physical, mental, and emotional energy
[00:24:19] How sensitive people can protect their energy
[00:26:56] Are you caring, carrying, observing, or absorbing?
[00:32:17] Balancing ambition with your changing capacity
[00:34:10] Why sustainable success requires healthier boundaries
[00:38:06] Letting go of scarcity, control, and constant urgency
[00:40:08] One simple practice to slow down and reconnect with yourself
[00:42:23] Creating space in your schedule for rest and recovery
