How To Identify Functional Freeze: The Cost of Putting Yourself Second

This episode unpacks everything you need to know about functional freeze, or what happens when women keep performing at a high level while feeling depleted, numb, or disconnected internally. Kristen looks at why this happens, why it can feel so confusing, and why “just resting” or "trying harder" doesn't fix it.Some takeaways:Why functional freeze is a pattern rather than a diagnosisHow under pressure the body prioritizes what you need to do over what you need to feelWhat happens when you postpone physical and emotional red flagsWhat the difference between functional freeze and burnout isHow the nervous system is trained to deprioritize your needsA mindfulness exercise for reconnecting with yourselfConnect with Kristen:🌐 Frontline Wellness Group🎙️ Work with Kristen📋 Free High Pressure Leadership Assessment📱 Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.