Best Functional Freeze Podcasts (2025)

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355 - 7 Signs Chronic Stress Has You Stuck in a Functional Freeze Response 26:46

3d ago26:46

26:46

If you feel like you’ve been stuck in a fog—too tired to move, too overwhelmed to start, or too numb to care—this episode is for you. You’re probably not lazy. You’re not a procrastinator. You’re not failing. You might just be in a nervous system freeze response—the most misunderstood nervous system state. It’s what happens after months (or years) …

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why burnout isn’t your problem - functional freeze is 19:32

22d ago19:32

19:32

The step-by-step reset for when you’re showing up but feel...meh. You’re technically working… You’re answering emails, showing up to meetings, doing the thing. But it all feels flat. You’re exhausted. Numb. Disconnected. And worse—you’re wondering if the problem is you. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. Inside, I break down: ✔ What …

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279. Gemini New Moon 24:20

2h ago24:20

24:20

This is such a beautiful time for intention setting and getting more clarity on who we are, and who we are becoming. The Gemini New Moon is reminding us how our thoughts shape our world. It's having us take a pause so we can get clear on our inner narratives and creating some strategy in quiet as we think about how to reach our next set of goals. ✨…

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357 - Restoring Our Girls: How to Authentically Connect with Your Daughter in the Way She Actually Needs with author, Cathy Cassani Adams 59:24

3h ago59:24

59:24

If you're raising girls, this episode is a must-listen. Because the world they’re growing up in? It’s not the one we were raised in. In this powerful conversation with therapist, parenting coach, and Restoring Our Girls author Cathy Cassani Adams, we unpack what girls are really asking for—and why so many parents miss it. Cathy brings decades of ex…

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278. Confidence Secrets - with Mary Beth Newell 34:46

8h ago34:46

34:46

In this inspiring episode of Ready to Rise, Audrey Rose is joined by registered nurse, author, and speaker Mary-Beth Newell—a wellness expert with 45+ years in healthcare and a passion for holistic aging. Together, they dive deep into realistic self-care, anti-aging rituals, and energy-boosting strategies for women, especially those in caregiving r…

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Denial to Dedication: A Father's Raw Truth About Autism Acceptance With Harry Psaros 29:12

1h ago29:12

29:12

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Harry Psaros, author of the Amazon bestseller "From Struggle to Strength: A Father's Journey with Autism and the Power of Hope and Positivity." Harry shares his personal journey of initially denying his son Gus's autism diagnosis and how he eventually became a passionate advocate in the community. He discu…

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356 - Overwhelm, Brain Fog, and Irritability? 10 Ways a Dysregulated Nervous System Shows Up in Your Body 37:57

14h ago37:57

37:57

If you’re waking up tired, snapping at everyone by noon, forgetting basic things, or constantly overstimulated… it might not be your schedule, your supplements, or your mindset. It might be your nervous system. You’re not just “off.” Your body is trying to tell you something. In this episode, we’re unpacking what nervous system dysregulation actual…

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277. Be Magnetic in Relationships 36:05

11h ago36:05

36:05

I can't say this loud enough! Stop giving away your energy in all these relationships - it truly stops that flow of magnetism. ✨✨ Ready To Rise Fam! ✨✨ Nervous System Reset Free Masterclass: www.helloaudreyrose.com/reset 💻 Watch This Episode on YouTube: Catch all the behind-the-scenes bloopers and unedited moments over on YouTube! Subscribe Here 💖 …

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Overcoming Hopelessness in Betrayal Trauma 29:03

3d ago29:03

29:03

Finding Hope and Healing in the Face of Betrayal TraumaIn this episode of Healing With Worth, hosts Naomi and Marquelle address the topic of hopelessness, especially during tough times. They emphasize the importance of self-care, positive affirmations, and setting boundaries to regain confidence and self-esteem. They discuss practical steps like go…

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Unpacking Perimenopause: Real Talk and Holistic Healing - 111 - Amita Sharma 28:17

4d ago28:17

28:17

Hey, you guys, welcome back to the podcast! I’m your host, Victoria Jacklyn Evans, Radical Self-Care Guide, speaker, author, and community builder. Today, I’m joined by the incredible Amita Sharma, co-founder of NourishDoc, a global holistic wellness platform designed to support women through every stage of hormonal transition, from PMS to postmeno…

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Unmasking Moms: How Being Your Authentic Self Helps Your Neurodivergent Child Thrive 31:38

5d ago31:38

31:38

In this episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, I explore how mothers of neurodivergent children can embrace their authentic selves—quirks, sensitivities, and all—and why this is so powerful for modeling self-acceptance. I chat about the pressure to conform to the "good mom" ideal, the costs of masking, and practical strategies for living more authenti…

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354 - 3 Popular Wellness Trends That Might Be Dysregulating Your Nervous System 23:10

6d ago23:10

23:10

You’re doing your best to take care of yourself—maybe even trying to keep up with the wellness trends you’ve been seeing everywhere. But if you still feel anxious, wired, or totally drained… there might be more going on under the surface. In today’s episode, we’re calling it out: Not all wellness trends are good for your nervous system. 💥 You’ll le…

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IVF This Podcast Episode 179: IVF and Cognitive Distortions 28:29

7d ago28:29

28:29

Join me today as we unpack the most common cognitive distortions and how they show up in infertility and IVF—so you can spot them, soften them, and shift your inner narrative.

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276. The Flower Moon Portal - How To Work With It 28:17

10d ago28:17

28:17

This Scorpio Full Moon is intense—and wildly transformative. If you’ve been feeling emotionally raw, on edge, or ready to burn it all down (in the best way), this episode walks you through what this full moon means, what it’s stirring up, and how to work with it. You’ll learn: What Scorpio energy brings up (and why you might feel triggered, tired, …

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Navigating Divorce and Recovery: Insights and Support for Women 31:02

16d ago31:02

31:02

Navigating Divorce and Recovery: Insights and Support for WomenIn this episode of Healing With Worth, hosts Naomi and Marquelle discuss the difficult topic of divorce. They are joined by guest Heidi Davies, who shares her personal experience with divorce after a 17-year marriage marked by her ex-husband’s worsening pornography addiction and emotion…

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353 - How to Be a Tech-Intentional Family with The Screentime Consultant, Emily Cherkin, MEd 47:08

11d ago47:08

47:08

Today’s tech is not the same as the Saturday morning cartoons we grew up with. It’s faster, stickier, and designed to hijack attention, delay development, and disrupt regulation. And most of us are just trying to keep up—while feeling totally overwhelmed. In this conversation, I’m joined by The Screentime Consultant herself, Emily Cherkin, a former…

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275. It's a Scary Situation, I’m Not Okay - But Here's What I'm Doing 33:38

12d ago33:38

33:38

Right now, my husband is stuck in India during a time of political unrest. I’m navigating real fear, emotional exhaustion, and nervous system overload. I’m scared. I’m tired. And I’m trying to regulate my nervous system while living in the middle of this fear. This episode is not pre-planned or polished—it’s real. I’m bringing you inside what I’m e…

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Survival Mode: Decoding Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn in the Neurodivergent Children & Teens 43:59

14d ago43:59

43:59

In this episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, we explore how the nervous system's survival responses (Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn) shape the experiences of neurodivergent children—and ourselves as parents, educators, and therapists. Learn how recognizing these responses can transform challenging behaviors into opportunities for connection and gro…

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352 - 4 Sneaky Ways Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn Are Hijacking How You Communicate 41:27

14d ago41:27

41:27

Ever walked away from a conversation thinking “Why did I just say that?” “Why did I freeze?” “Why can’t I bring this up without freaking out?” It’s not that you’re bad at communicating. 🧠 Your nervous system is just running the show. In today’s episode, we’re diving into how your nervous system state is shaping your communication—whether you’re sna…

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274. How To Be Magnetic 29:00

20d ago29:00

29:00

In this excerpt from the RISE Sisterhood teaching call this month, I share how to bring your energy back in to become more magnetic. I explain how we can really become more magnetic by paying attention to what we focus on - where our energy is going. Nervous system regulation will help us to prevent a lot of energy leaks, and I also give more tips …

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Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal Part 2 42:32

23d ago42:32

42:32

Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal Trauma: Key Steps and BoundariesThis episode of the 'Healing With Worth' podcast, hosted by Naomi and Marquelle, explores the complex process of rebuilding trust in a relationship after betrayal trauma. They emphasize the importance of first restoring self-trust, then gradually rebuilding relationship trust through c…

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351 – 7 Underrated Self-Care Habits That Actually Help You Heal (Backed by Science) 28:10

20d ago28:10

28:10

Let’s be real: spa days are great, but they’re not going to rewire your nervous system. You need self-care that actually works. The kind that helps your brain slow down, your body feel safe, and your energy come back online. In this episode, we’re redefining self-care for high-achieving women—and talking about 7 surprisingly powerful (and wildly un…

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Building Bold Ideas: Bring Your Vision to Life - 110 - Jade Navega 41:04

19d ago41:04

41:04

Hey you guys, welcome back to the podcast! I’m your host, Victoria Jacklyn Evans, Radical Self-Care Guide, speaker, author, and community builder. Today, I’m joined by the incredible Jade Navaga, a visionary community builder, entrepreneur, and mother who is deeply dedicated to creating spaces where connection and purpose thrive. Jade is the founde…

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From Shame to Self-Compassion: Supporting Mental Health, Social Needs and Executive Functioning in Neurodivergent Kids 34:37

19d ago34:37

34:37

I'm excited to welcome Dr. Catherine Mutti-Driscoll back to The Autism ADHD Podcast for this special rebroadcast! We are chatting about neurodivergent children and their experience with self-critcism and how this is impacted by social differences, learning needs and executive functioning. Catherine and I also talk about how to move forward with sel…

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350 - 4 Signs You’re Out of Fight-or-Flight and Your Nervous System Is Actually Healing 22:17

21d ago22:17

22:17

You won’t always feel the moment you leave survival mode. Healing your nervous system won’t always look like a big breakthrough. Sometimes, it’s quiet. Subtle. Easy to miss if you don’t know what to look for. In this episode, we’re unpacking 4 signs your nervous system is healing—even if you’re not “there yet.” These shifts are easy to overlook, bu…

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IVF This Podcast Episode 178: IVF as a Pathway 9:41

27d ago9:41

9:41

Have you ever wondered what good could come out of your infertility/ IVF Journey? Join me today as I explore IVF as a potential pathway to a more intentional life—if and when you're ready to see it that way.

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273. Taurus New Moon Energy 25:39

28d ago25:39

25:39

It's a new moon in the sign of Taurus! This new moon is SOOOO JUICY - we are closing the eclipse portal we were just in, and this is a sacred intent timeline - So paying attention to our fate, and our destiny is KEY right now! We are in a BIG DESTINY GATE - so learning what we value, what we want, thinking about our long term goals - thinking about…

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272. How Real Self-Care Changes Your Life - with Cassandra Juniphant 34:44

29d ago34:44

34:44

Audrey sits down with Cassandra Juniphant—author, coach, and founder of Ori Ara—to talk about the real meaning of self-care. Beyond green juices and gym memberships, Cassandra shares how learning to nourish your body, rest deeply, and honor your seasons of life can completely change how you move through the world. They dive into: How Cassandra’s bo…

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271. Red Flags in Friendships 28:24

29d ago28:24

28:24

Today, we're having a real talk about friendship red flags — the ones that sneak up on you even when you’re trying to see the good in people. I’m sharing a personal story about walking away from friendships, how it triggered my nervous system, and why it’s completely normal to feel guilt, grief, and anxiety when you outgrow connections. We’ll talk …

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Overcoming Emotional Roadblocks 40:00

1M ago40:00

40:00

Overcoming Roadblocks in Betrayal Trauma RecoveryIn this episode of Healing With Worth, hosts Naomi and Marquelle discuss some common obstacles faced during the healing and recovery process from betrayal trauma. They emphasize the importance of self-work, the challenges women face in early recovery, and the value of support groups. They also touch …

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349 - The Weight of Beautiful: RHONJ’s Jackie Goldschneider on Healing Anorexia, Body Image, and Turning Pain into Purpose 39:25

1M ago39:25

39:25

You can look like you have it all together… and still be starving inside. In this raw, deeply honest conversation, I’m joined by Real Housewives of New Jersey star, former attorney, and author Jackie Goldschneider—who opens up about her 20-year battle with anorexia and what it really took to heal. We talk about the hidden layers of disordered eatin…

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Autism Out Loud: Anxiety, Family Dynamics & Redefining Success with Dr. Adrian Wood 25:52

1M ago25:52

25:52

In this episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, join Dr. Adrian Wood, co-author of the new book "Autism Out Loud" and me, as we dive into anxiety, emotional regulation, and redefining success. We also discuss the significance of flexibility and compassion in parenting, the role of siblings, and the importance of raising awareness and understanding of n…

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348 - Are These 3 Mistakes Making Your High-Functioning Anxiety Worse? (And What to Do Instead) 28:19

28d ago28:19

28:19

High-functioning anxiety looks like you're killing it. You’re answering the texts, running the meetings, managing all the moving pieces, smiling and saying “I’m good”... ...all the while your nervous system is stuck in overdrive. It doesn’t “look” like anxiety. But it might feel like: Overthinking every decision Trouble sleeping, even when you’re d…

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Finding Trust After Betrayal 16:19

1M ago16:19

16:19

Building Self-Trust After Betrayal TraumaIn this episode of Healing With Worth, hosts Naomi and Markel discuss the important topic of trust in the context of betrayal trauma recovery. They emphasize the need to rebuild self-trust first before working on trusting a partner again. The hosts share personal experiences and practical tips on recognizing…

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347 - 3 Body-Based Tools to Shift Out of Fight-or-Flight (Fast) 36:51

1M ago36:51

36:51

Ever feel like your mind & body are stuck in overdrive? It's not just “anxiety.” It's your nervous system trapped in fight-or-flight. And you can't think your way to feeling better. In today’s episode, we’re diving into 3 powerful somatic tools that calm your stress response—fast. Think: science-backed, zero-fluff techniques that get your body back…

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270. Reclaiming Your Feminine Energy - with Kyla Gagnon 48:16

1M ago48:16

48:16

If you’ve ever felt like you’re crushing it on the outside while slowly burning out on the inside — this one’s for you. In today’s powerful convo with Kyla Gagnon, we dive deep into why so many women are stuck in survival mode and how nervous system regulation, breathwork, and reconnecting with your feminine energy can completely shift your life. F…

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Leading From Within - 109 - Liliana Santizo 37:09

1M ago37:09

37:09

Joining me today is the incredible Liliana Santizo, a soulful strategist and leadership guide whose work truly embodies what it means to lead from the inside out. Born in Guatemala and raised in New York, Liliana brings deep roots in community advocacy, people development, and values-based coaching. Her work bridges inner alignment with outer impac…

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269. This Will Steal Your Joy So Fast - Here's How We Can Fix It 20:57

1M ago20:57

20:57

I can't wait to share with you all of the details about a regulated nervous system - why we need this, and how to achieve this - in my upcoming free masterclass on April 29. Grab your spot at www.helloaudreyrose.com/reset ✨✨ Ready To Rise Fam! ✨✨ 💻 Watch This Episode on YouTube: Catch all the behind-the-scenes bloopers and unedited moments over on …

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268. What is a Regulated Nervous System? 15:40

1M ago15:40

15:40

I can't wait to share with you all of the details about a regulated nervous system - why we need this, and how to achieve this - in my upcoming free masterclass on April 29. Grab your spot at www.helloaudreyrose.com/reset ✨✨ Ready To Rise Fam! ✨✨ 💻 Watch This Episode on YouTube: Catch all the behind-the-scenes bloopers and unedited moments over on …

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Navigating Emotional Storms With Effective Nervous System Regulation for Neurodivergent Kids 43:54

1M ago43:54

43:54

In this groundbreaking episode of The Autism ADHD Podcast, I dive deep into Polyvagal Theory and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) with Dr. Stephen Porges, and Karen Onderko. Learn how understanding our nervous system can transform therapeutic approaches for neurodivergent individuals. Episode Highlights: Dr. Porges explains how Polyvagal Theory he…

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346 - Tired, Anxious, and Overwhelmed? The Step-by-Step Process to Heal Burnout and Regulate Your Nervous System 33:44

1M ago33:44

33:44

If you’ve tried everything—therapy, time-blocking, supplements, mindset work—but still wake up tired, wired, and stuck in survival mode… this episode is your turning point. I’m walking you through the exact 7-step framework I teach inside The Burnout Recovery Blueprint to help high-achieving women regulate their nervous system and actually feel bet…

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362. I did 100 days of breathwork and here's what happened to me 15:37

1M ago15:37

15:37

I did 100 days of breathwork and here’s what happened… On Jan 1, I invited my online community to practice 77 Flow, where we did 7 mins of breathwork for 77 days to create ease and flow from within instead of the rigid goals that come with the calendar new year. On the spring equinox, we wrapped up our 77 days, but many of us kept going! What we fo…

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267. The Pink Moon Portal - Full Moon in Libra 25:45

1M ago25:45

25:45

In this special Full Moon in Libra episode, we're diving into the energy of April 2025's Pink Moon—and how it's calling you to release emotional clutter, rebalance your relationships, and return to inner peace. If you’ve been feeling emotionally overwhelmed, unappreciated, or disconnected from your needs, this full moon is your invitation to soften…

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345 - Tips for Balancing Hormones & Boosting Energy with Leisha Drews of Happily Hormonal 32:08

1M ago32:08

32:08

Tired all the time? Mood all over the place? Period wrecking your week? But every time you get your labs done, it’s the same thing: “Everything looks normal.” 🙄 This week on The Calm Mom, I’m joined by Dr. Leisha Drews—a hormone expert and functional medicine practitioner who’s here to say: you’re not crazy, and you’re not broken. As the host of th…

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