Functional Freeze: Why High Achievers Put Off Healing Until They Break

This video was originally recorded as a livestream on Instagram, but I felt like sharing it here as I know functional freeze has become a hot topic as of late. Enjoy the observations and teachings! Get on my email list for future updates, weekly educational pieces, and to be notified about new releases and live streams: https://irenelyon.com/newsletter-sign-up PS - Interested in diving deeper into this work? Here's the link to SBSM (Foundations): http://www.smartbodysmartmind.com. Get on the Waitlist. Registration will open again in July 🙃 TIMESTAMPS: [00:00:00] Introduction and addressing common misconceptions of "functional freeze." [00:04:58] Irene's personal experience - starting to come out of functional freeze through somatic experiencing. [00:09:09] Overview of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study and how it is all connected to functional freeze. [00:15:25] Identifying signs of functional freeze and how major life events can "crack" the system. [00:22:08] Nervous System states and how they can affect us when healing. [00:23:26] The importance of deeper education in somatic healing and closing remarks. __ Thank you for being here! 1. Leave a comment and let me know how this video impacted you. Feel free to leave a question (my team answers them each week!) 2. To get more nervous system health resources, plus learn more about me and my credentials, plus the many ways you can work with me at the practical level, head to my website: https://irenelyon.com 3. Follow me on social. Click on the icons below 👇 4. GOT QUESTIONS? Send an email to: [email protected] Please know that... The statements on this YouTube channel or in videos are simply opinion. Content presented or posted on this channel is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or a professional therapeutic relationship. Content presented or posted is intended to provide general health information for educational purposes only, and you should contact the appropriate healthcare professional before relying on any such information.