355 - 7 Signs Chronic Stress Has You Stuck in a Functional Freeze Response

Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance

If you feel like you’ve been stuck in a fog—too tired to move, too overwhelmed to start, or too numb to care—this episode is for you.

You’re probably not lazy. You’re not a procrastinator. You’re not failing.

You might just be in a nervous system freeze response—the most misunderstood nervous system state.

It’s what happens after months (or years) of running on fumes.

And it’s why so many high-achieving women feel exhausted, disconnected, and stuck—no matter how hard they’re trying.

In this episode, we break down:

✔️ What the freeze response really is (and why it’s not about being lazy)
✔️ 7 sneaky signs you’re in a freeze state
✔️ Simple, body-based tools to gently start thawing out
✔️ How to support your nervous system without pushing yourself harder

💡 Spoiler: Freeze is not the end of the road. It’s your nervous system asking for support—and there is a way forward.

Related Links:

• Previous Episode
• How to tell if Your're in Fight, Flight, or Freeze
• 4 Sneaky Ways Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn Are Hijacking How You Communicate
• Are You Ready for a Soul Shift? How to Get Unstuck and Reclaim Your Joy
• The Reset Mindset: How to Get Unstuck and Focus on What Matters Most