In this episode of Unbreakable Resilience, Giuseppe Chiaramonte explores the powerful shift from “survival workouts” driven by fear, hypervigilance, and unresolved trauma to healthy, restorative workouts rooted in self-respect and mind-body connection.

Drawing on real lived experience as a former 11-year law enforcement officer healing from PTSD, anxiety, and depression, Giuseppe breaks down how trauma pushes us into fight-or-flight fitness routines—grinding harder, lifting heavier, and pushing past pain as a way to feel safe.

This episode teaches you how to retrain the nervous system, listen to your body, and move from a place of strength instead of threat. You’ll learn the difference between training to survive and training to thrive, plus a step-by-step framework for rebuilding a healthy relationship with exercise.

Whether you’re a first responder, an athlete, or someone learning to trust your body again, this episode gives you practical strategies to enjoy workouts, build sustainable strength, and leave fear-based fitness behind.