Listen "Regulate to Liberate Series: Why We Freeze"
Episode Synopsis
What is your most common fear reaction: fight, flight, freeze, or fawn? What triggers you to go into these responses? How can you be more mindful and approach these instinctive responses with compassion and curiosity to look under the fear at what's really going on? In this podcast, I explore why we freeze in moments of fear or stress and how to move through that response with more compassion. Often, during a freeze, our minds jump to worst-case scenarios, tying us to future outcomes and leaving us feeling stuck. To help shift out of freeze, I share a simple breathwork practice—slow inhales through the nose, exhales through the mouth—followed by a body scan to release tension and reconnect with safety. Our breath is a powerful tool to regulate the nervous system. I also highlight the importance of naming what's happening—what I call "name it to tame it." Whether through journaling or reflection, identifying the source of our freeze creates clarity and space from overwhelm. Thanks for listening, I'd love to connect with you over on Facebook. SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES: Click here
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