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 diagnosis How under pressure the body prioritizes what you need to do over what you need to feel What happens when you postpone physical and emotional red flags What the difference between functional freeze and burnout is How the nervous system is trained to deprioritize your needs A mindfulness exercise for reconnecting with yourself Connect with Kristen: 🌐 Frontline Wellness Group 🎙️ Work with Kristen 📋 Free High Pressure Leadership Assessment 📱 Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.