EPISODE · Sep 11, 2022 · 23 MIN
Shining light on the Fawn Response: Stop Fawning
from Functional Spirituality · host Ava Irani
In this episode Ava describes the fawn response and how it relates to developmental trauma. She explores the difference between fawning and being authentically caring. Discover how powerful it is to understand how our behaviors can be unconsciously maladaptive and learn what to do to connect to a more authentic and grounded Self. Relevant episodes: Therapeutic Embodiment Facilitator Training Chapter markers: 00:00 Introduction to fawning 1:40 Fawning as a trauma response 5:00 When the fawn response becomes a maladaptive behavior 8:00 Equanimity or fawning? 12:00 What is the difference between fawning and being authentically caring? 18:15 Question from the Facebook group: does fawning cover feeling worried to trigger people when I am feeling great? 22:00 New module of fawning in our next Therapeutic Embodiment Facilitator Training 22:49 Thank you for listening Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness: www.functionalspirituality.com Free resources: Newsletter sign-up: A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month. Community meditation: Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community. Free workshop: Healing complex trauma: A free workshop on how to optimize your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma. Connect on Socials Where you can hear from us in daily life Personal account: @avairani_ Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality Studio: @spandaschool
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In this episode Ava describes the fawn response and how it relates to developmental trauma. She explores the difference between fawning and being authentically caring. Discover how powerful it is to understand how our behaviors can be unconsciously maladaptive and learn what to do to connect to a more authentic and grounded Self. Relevant episodes: Therapeutic Embodiment Facilitator Training Chapter markers: 00:00 Introduction to fawning 1:40 Fawning as a trauma response 5:00 When the fawn response becomes a maladaptive behavior 8:00 Equanimity or fawning? 12:00 What is the difference between fawning and being authentically caring? 18:15 Question from the Facebook group: does fawning cover feeling worried to trigger people when I am feeling great? 22:00 New module of fawning in our next Therapeutic Embodiment Facilitator Training 22:49 Thank you for listening Increasing accessibility to functional healing + non-dual spiritual oneness: www.functionalspirituality.com Free resources: Newsletter sign-up: A monthly update for me on new offers and the energy of the month. Community meditation: Join the Functional Spirituality Group and enjoy a free resource for meditators and yogis to connect to and enjoy a like-minded community. Free workshop: Healing complex trauma: A free workshop on how to optimize your spiritual practice and your daily life by understanding complex trauma. Connect on Socials Where you can hear from us in daily life Personal account: @avairani_ Functional Spirituality: @functionalspirituality Studio: @spandaschool
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