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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 24 MIN

780 Why You Freeze Around Authority Figures and How to Take Your Power Back

from The Terri Cole Show

Do you ever shrink, freeze, or overreact with authority figures?  It could happen with a boss, a professor, or even a doctor.  Your heart races, your thoughts scramble, and afterward you think, Why did I react like that? You are not alone.  For many women, interactions with authority can trigger strong emotional responses that may not make sense in the moment.  Today, we are breaking down why this happens, how it shows up, and the practical steps you can take to change the pattern. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/780

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Do you ever shrink, freeze, or overreact with authority figures?  It could happen with a boss, a professor, or even a doctor.  Your heart races, your thoughts scramble, and afterward you think, Why did I react like that? You are not alone.  For many...

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