Episode 343 - The Functional Freeze Paradox with Petra Brunnbauer

December 16, 2025The Jōrni PodcastEpisode 343 - The Functional Freeze Paradox with Petra BrunnbauerThere is a profound exhaustion that can seep into our lives that comes from trying to hold yourself together for far too long. If you have ever felt functional on the outside while wired, numb, or overwhelmed on the inside, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar in the best possible way.We explore the paradox of chronic stress that never truly resolves, and why so many of us feel stuck without understanding why. You will be guided through an experience that goes beyond insight alone and invites your body into a different relationship with stress, regulation, and presence.PETRA BRUNNBAUERPetra Brunnbauer is a mind-body professional, founder of The Jōrni wellbeing platform, host of the globally ranked Jōrni Podcast, and author of The Functional Freeze Formula. With a Master’s in Psychology and as a doctoral student in Mind Body Medicine, she is dedicated to advancing holistic and integrative approaches to wellbeing.Petra supports professionals in understanding and recovering from Functional Freeze so they can engage with their full human potential. Through her programs, writing, events, and global community initiatives, individuals and organizations can explore integrative healing in ways that are accessible, transformative, and sustainable.RESOURCESbio.thejorni.comhttps://thejornievents.comhttps://functionalfreezeformula.comThe Functional Freeze Formula - Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Functional-Freeze-Formula-Understanding-Managing/dp/2959805119Surviving in Silence - Audio Serieshttps://thejorni.com/surviving-in-silence/THE JŌRNI RESOURCEShttps://thejornipodcast.com for show noteshttps://thejorniblog.com for more holistic healing and mental health resourceshttps://thejorni.comLIKED THIS EPISODE?Share this episode on social media and leave us a short reviewhttps://thejornipodcast.com/episode-343-the-functional-freeze-paradox-with-petra-brunnbauer