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

355 - 7 Signs Chronic Stress Has You Stuck in a Functional Freeze Response


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If you feel like you’ve been stuck in a fog—too tired to move, too overwhelmed to start, or too numb to care—this episode is for you.


You’re probably not lazy. You’re not a procrastinator. You’re not failing. 


You might just be in a nervous system freeze response—the most misunderstood nervous system state.


It’s what happens after months (or years) of running on fumes. 


And it’s why so many high-achieving women feel exhausted, disconnected, and stuck—no matter how hard they’re trying.


In this episode, we break down:


 ✔️ What the freeze response really is (and why it’s not about being lazy)
 ✔️ 7 sneaky signs you’re in a freeze state
 ✔️ Simple, body-based tools to gently start thawing out
 ✔️ How to support your nervous system without pushing yourself harder


💡 Spoiler: Freeze is not the end of the road. It’s your nervous system asking for support—and there is a way forward.


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  • How to tell if Your're in Fight, Flight, or Freeze
  • 4 Sneaky Ways Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn Are Hijacking How You Communicate
  • Are You Ready for a Soul Shift? How to Get Unstuck and Reclaim Your Joy
  • The Reset Mindset: How to Get Unstuck and Focus on What Matters Most


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

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