The Calm Mom - Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance

352 - 4 Sneaky Ways Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn Are Hijacking How You Communicate


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Ever walked away from a conversation thinking “Why did I just say that?” “Why did I freeze?” “Why can’t I bring this up without freaking out?”

It’s not that you’re bad at communicating. 🧠 Your nervous system is just running the show.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into how your nervous system state is shaping your communication—whether you’re snapping, shutting down, or trying to keep the peace at your own expense.

We’re breaking down:

  • What fight, flight, freeze, and fawn actually look like in real-time convos
  • Why you can’t “talk it out” when your body feels unsafe
  • Somatic cues to watch for—and what to do in the moment to shift gears
  • How to build real awareness so your communication gets clearer, calmer, and more connected

🎧 Hit play and learn how to stop spiraling in hard conversations—and start speaking from a place of safety.


>>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<


Related Links:

  • Previous Episode
  • 5 Signs You're in Fight or Flight (Even if You're Not Feeling Angry or Anxious)
  • Unlocking Calm Powerful Somatic Practices to Shift out of Fight, Flight or Freeze
  • 5 Signs You’re Parenting in Fight-or-Flight—and How to Shift Out of Survival Mode
  • 3 Body-Based Tools to Shift Out of Fight-or-Flight (Fast)


>>> 💌 DOWNLOAD THE NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET GUIDE 💌 <<<

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