EPISODE · Jan 7, 2024 · 37 MIN
18. The Freeze Response is the Root of Your ADHD, Inner Critic, and Toxic Shame
from Courageously Expressed | Post-Traumatic Purpose Reclamation · host Chelsea Bartell-Smith
Chelsea then delves into the complexities of the freeze response, the nervous system's way of hitting pause in the face of perceived danger. She offers a deep understanding of how this response manifests in our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and how it can lead to procrastination, avoidance, and self-criticism. With vivid personal anecdotes and compassionate insights, Chelsea unravels the intricacies of the freeze state and provides strategies for moving forward. If you're ready to shed your survival layers and let your true self flourish, Chelsea introduces her program, Fuck Survival Mode, designed to help you break free from the chains of the past and embrace a life of joy, love, and purpose. Discover how to apply for this transformative experience and embark on your journey to a thriving life. Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review to support our mission of healing and empowerment. And if you're eager to escape the grips of survival mode, apply for Chelsea's program and start your path to liberation. Apply here for F*ck Survival Mode! For more insights and resources, follow us on Instagram and Pinterest, and remember, you are not your protective mechanisms—you are an onion ready to peel back the layers to reveal your truest self. Are you ready to switch your coffee out for something that will actually boost focus, memory, mood, and immune system function?? Try Everyday Dose, the functional mushroom coffee that metabolizes anxiety and doesn't leave you crashing mid-day. Take this FREE quiz to determine your nervous system state & receive a somatic exercise to help you feel JOYFUL, AT EASE, FREE.
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Chelsea then delves into the complexities of the freeze response, the nervous system's way of hitting pause in the face of perceived danger. She offers a deep understanding of how this response manifests in our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and how it can lead to procrastination, avoidance, and self-criticism. With vivid personal anecdotes and compassionate insights, Chelsea unravels the intricacies of the freeze state and provides strategies for moving forward. If you're ready to shed your survival layers and let your true self flourish, Chelsea introduces her program, Fuck Survival Mode, designed to help you break free from the chains of the past and embrace a life of joy, love, and purpose. Discover how to apply for this transformative experience and embark on your journey to a thriving life. Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review to support our mission of healing and empowerment. And if you're eager to escape the grips of survival mode, apply for Chelsea's program and start your path to liberation. Apply here for F*ck Survival Mode! For more insights and resources, follow us on Instagram and Pinterest, and remember, you are not your protective mechanisms—you are an onion ready to peel back the layers to reveal your truest self. Are you ready to switch your coffee out for something that will actually boost focus, memory, mood, and immune system function?? Try Everyday Dose, the functional mushroom coffee that metabolizes anxiety and doesn't leave you crashing mid-day. Take this FREE quiz to determine your nervous system state & receive a somatic exercise to help you feel JOYFUL, AT EASE, FREE.
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18. The Freeze Response is the Root of Your ADHD, Inner Critic, and Toxic Shame
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