Elevate with Robert Glazer Weekend Conversations: Handling Your Fight or Flight Reflex
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Apr 4, 2026 A surprising pickleball meltdown kicks off a conversation about the fight or flight reflex and emotional dysregulation. They explore physical clues, common triggers like hunger and fatigue, and quick reset tactics to regain composure. Practical tips cover when to pause, postpone heated talks, and protect reputation. There is a focus on how leaders and parents can avoid long-term damage by choosing deliberate responses.
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Pickleball Meltdown Shows Sudden Dysregulation
- Robert Glazer witnessed a pickleball player have a public meltdown over a disputed serve that started at a 4–6 score and escalated despite friendly play.
- The opponent stomped, refused to concede, then apologized afterwards and looked mortified, illustrating sudden dysregulation in low-stakes settings.
ADHD Often Manifests As Dysregulation
- Jenna Free framed many ADHD symptoms as episodes of dysregulation rather than fixed deficits, shifting focus to faster re-regulation techniques.
- Treating dysregulation with coping tools (self-talk, routines) reduces outsized reactions even when underlying ADHD remains.
Pause And Physically Reset To Stop Reactivity
- When you feel fight or flight engage, pause and ask why you're agitated, take a breath, and step away briefly (get water or reboot).
- Robert Glazer suggests simple rituals like stepping out for a drink to reset the nervous system and avoid reactive behavior.