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

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

Alive & Well – Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Anxiety
355 - 7 Signs Chronic Stress Has You Stuck in a Functional Freeze Response
May 16, 2025 Episode 355
Michelle Grosser - Inspired by Brene Brown, Mel Robbins & Rachel Hollis

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.


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