You’re Not Lazy: You’re In Functional Freeze - 108
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Ever beat yourself up for being “lazy” when you can’t get things done, no matter how much you want to? This episode will change the way you see it.
Join author and radical self-care mentor Victoria Evans as she unpacks the lie of laziness and introduces a powerful reframe:
Most procrastination isn’t laziness, it’s a nervous system in survival mode.
We’ll cover:
What functional freeze actually is
How to spot it (foggy, numb, stuck sound familiar?)
The difference between fight, flight, freeze, and fawn
Why overworking and people-pleasing might be trauma responses
Gentle ways to move from freeze to safety
How to meet yourself with curiosity, not criticism
Real tools for self-trust, rest, and nervous system care
✨ If you’ve ever said, “Why can’t I just get it together?”, this one’s for you.
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