Trauma Responses: Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn

Trauma responses like fight, flight, freeze, and fawn are automatic survival reactions that can shape how people think, feel, and behave long after a stressful or unsafe experience. In this episode, we explore what each response means, why they develop, and how they can show up in everyday relationships and decision-making. We’ll also discuss how to recognize your own patterns and begin working toward greater emotional regulation and safety.