Functional freeze: high-functioning burnout

Liz defines functional freeze, its signs in ambitious women, and why bodies conserve energy by 'crashing'.

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Why do you still feel overwhelmed even when everything in your life looks “successful”? In this episode, I sit down with somatic expert Liz Tenuto to talk about how unresolved stress and trauma can shape your energy, your health, and even your success. We dive into how high-achieving women often live in a constant state of fight, flight, or functional freeze and how that impacts everything from your energy and sleep to your relationships and decision-making. Tune in to learn how somatic exercises help release stored stress and regulate your nervous system.

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HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 How do somatics work to regulate your nervous system and release tension?

07:30 What it feels like to experience emotional release through the body.

11:00 Why movement is essential to completing your body’s stress cycle.

18:00 How simplifying healing makes it more accessible and sustainable.

26:30 What does “functional freeze” look like in high-performing women?

30:30 How gentle movements in bed can calm your nervous system in minutes.

32:30 An exercise to reset your energy in just one minute.

38:30 Why doing less can actually help you feel better faster.

41:00 What sleep positions say that you're stressed?

49:30 How regulating your nervous system transforms your leadership and relationships.

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